Things to Do in Pompeii

How to Spend a Week in Sorrento, Italy

A week in Sorrento is a good amount of time to explore Southern Italy. Here are my top tips for making the most of your visit when travelling on a budget. High in the cliffs overlooking the...

Best Day Trips From Rome

Rome, the capital of Italy, is the country's largest city and one of its most beautiful. The combination of architecture, history and art make Rome one of the best cities in the world to visit. It's...

Pompeii: A Day Trip

When you go to Roma, I beg you, please don't miss Pompeii. Pompeii has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. As tragedy so often does to us, the story of Pompeii gripped me when I...

Make Sure You Have Time for Pompeii

A small taste of Pompeii Something that we did not realize about the ruins of Pompeii is just how huge it is. The excavated ruins cover an area of approximately 170 acres. This is approximately the...

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...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...