Discover the Amalfi Coast in Winter: the Magic of Atrani's lights

Passing through Atrani during the Christmas season, you can sense an air of anticipation. Songs and lights prepare the atmosphere for the joyous event that, at dawn on December 24th, will see the...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

5 Top Places for Wrapped Souvlaki in Athens

Souvlaki, particularly the one wrapped in pita (tylichto in Greek), is a Greek staple and one of the world's most famous Greek dishes. Although souvlaki restaurants (souvlatzidika in Greek) have...

The Theatre of Thorikos: The World’s Longest-Lived Theatre

It may be difficult to believe, but the world's oldest surviving theatre is located in Thorikos, not one of the great towns of ancient Greece. The ruins of the ancient city of Thorikos (or...

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...

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...