Oh AmsterDAM(N)! [Part One]

Let me just tell you... there is no other place in this world like Amsterdam! I have always dreamt about going to Amsterdam since I was a kid because there is such a unique cultural background to...

Escape mass tourism in Amsterdam

Amsterdam attracts two very distinctive crowds. One the one hand you have the sophisticated travelers searching for a cultural experience in Amsterdam’s museums. On the other hand, you have less...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

How to Travel from Venice to Ljubljana (2025 Guide)

Venice and Ljubljana are only about 240 km apart, which makes it easy to visit both on the same trip. Many travelers enjoy Venice's canals and atmosphere before heading to Slovenia's capital and...

Pousada Palácio de Estoi in Algarve, Portugal

Located about 10 km from Faro in the eastern Algarve, Pousada Palácio de Estoi is the region's only palace hotel creating a striking blend of history, elegance, and contemporary comfort...

Santar, Portugal: Authentic Village Charm

Tucked away in central Portugal, the Beirão Plateau is a landscape of soft hills and ancient mountains. Here lies Santar, a tiny village with a noble soul—just an hour northeast of Coimbra...