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 10 Places to Explore Outdoors in Santa Barbara

About the Area: Santa Barbara lies in the heart of the American Riviera. Sometimes overlooked as it’s two hours north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is full of hidden gems. Surrounded by the Santa...

Hiking Through the Tolmin Gorge in Slovenia's Soča Valley

On a hot summer day we visited the lowest point of the Slovenia's Soča Valley - the Tolmin Gorge. It's a an easy hour long hike from the town of Tolmin in northwestern Slovenia. The Soča...

Bordeaux - the best bits

If you’re heading to Bordeaux then all we can say is, lucky you. It is an an unbelievable city, not just for its plethora of bars, shops and cafés but because it is so beautiful as well...

7 Tips For Visiting The Grand Canyon

This is useful for a few reasons. First, it can either make or break your trip parking wise. The main visitor center doesn’t open until 9:00 am. THAT’S FINE. You’re mostly there for the...

Top 5 Places to Visit in Akita, Japan

Far from the bright neon lights, tall buildings, and crowded city life in Tokyo, Japan, is a place in Japan where you can find zen, tranquility and a lot of natural beauty! Akita, Japan is located in...