59 Rivoli - a Unique Former Squat

Are you looking for a unique, artistic experience close to the heart of Paris, then 59 Rivoli is the place to go. While this is not "street art", walking up and down the spiral staircase you feel...

A Walking Tour of Lisbon, Portugal

Seeing Portugal from the sea is spectacular. We had sailed four days from Vigo, Spain and cruised into the heart of Lisbon. We moored at the Parque das Nações (park of the nations) Marina, which...

Top 3 Places to Visit on Lake Brienz, Switzerland

I’ve read stories about Lake Brienz being one of the most spectacular lakes in Switzerland, but to see it in reality, it’s something else. It has to be the tropical color of the lake, the...

How Not to Dress Like a Tourist in Spain

When my family and I first moved abroad and became expats in the amazing city of Barcelona, we didn’t take notice to how we may have...”stood out” amongst locals. Looking back now two...

Copenhagen's Hidden Gem Can Be Found in Christiania's Hippie Commune

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (26 May 2013) – It was a simple misunderstanding. Traveling with my friend and work colleague, Terri, it was my responsibility to handle all the business details on the 15-day...

The Romantic Island of Santorini

My first time in Greece was in Santorini. I know, it’s unusual, but somewhere you had to start. And it was a good start. Santorini is truly the most romantic island in the world, with its sunsets...