Sample itinerary for your first trip to Spain

Nearly every day I see the same question pop up on the travel forums I belong to: "I am traveling in Spain for two weeks. Where should I go?" The most common misconception seems to be that...

One Day Trip to Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht, a small city located about 30min by train from Amsterdam, is the perfect place for one day trip. Many people visit Amsterdam, however, there are many other places to see around. One of...

What to see and do in London in 3 days

London, definitely a great city with many things to see and do. During our last trip, we realized that 3 days is not enough as London is a huge city! However, 3 days is enough to see the most...

Porto - Land of Wine and Sunny

They say a good place is a “land of milk and honey”. Well in Porto, it’s a land of “wine and sunny”. We heard great things about Porto but didn’t know what to expect. Needless to...

The Most Beautiful Half-Timbered Towns in Germany

The half-timbered house or Riegelhaus is the best-known Germany timber truss type of building. It is a skeleton structure made of wood, in which the horizontal stiffening by means of obliquely built...

Hostels are not just for younger travelers

My international travels did not begin until I was 47. I was on a super tight budget, so I learned about hostels. Everything I read talked all about the party life for young people. Was I crazy to...