Art of the Itinerary
Great Plans Make Great Trips!
Situated along the Danube River, Bratislava — the capital of Slovakia — boasts a lovely Old Town, a thriving food scene, and a few highly unusual landmarks. With its welcoming atmosphere and affordability, Bratislava is a perfect mix of European tradition and modern vibrancy, making it an ideal destination for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience. Bratislava …
Eastern European Road Trip — During a summer abroad in college, I spent six weeks taking classes in Innsbruck, Austria, with weekends free to explore. I made it to six countries that summer, and heard about a seventh from nearly every traveler I met along the way: Croatia. I never got there. It took twenty-five …
A Long-Awaited Return Prague, Czech Republic, was the second stop on our Epic Europe 2.0 cross-country road trip in the summer of 2023. For me, it was a long-awaited return — I’d first visited in 1997 while attending college classes in Innsbruck, Austria, and I fell hard for it. For the boys, it was their first time …
Rainmaker Conservation Park Located just outside the popular resort destinations of Manual Antonio and Quepos, Rainmaker Conservation Park is a remarkable example of preservation and integrity. The privately owned reserve, situated in the heart of the Fila Chonta Mountains, boasts 1450 acres of pristine rainforest. Unlike Manuel Antonio National Park, which hosts hundreds of thousands …
Going Back to Ballena As a matter of preference, we try to stay off the beaten path as much as possible when we travel. In our experience, it’s the less commercialized destinations that better convey the authenticity of a country and its people. We recently made our fourth trip to Costa Rica and revisited the …
When I started this blog at the end of 2019, I had no idea what awaited in the wings of 2020. I’d spent months reading the advice of experienced bloggers, teaching myself new software, editing photos, and writing until my head hurt...
Cave-tubing is an experience unique to Belize. If there’s another place in the world where you can float lazily through cathedral-like caverns, we’ve yet to find it. This laid-back subterranean river adventure is likely the most relaxing couple of hours you’ll spend in Belize. And it has the potential to be the most educational. Caves …
Two Different Worlds Belize is one of those countries that seems to inhabit two different worlds. Located on the east coast of Central America, it boasts beautiful white sand beaches and world-class diving along its massive barrier reef. But just two hours inland, the country’s Cayo region is a place of abundant jungles, adventure tours …
A Quick Trip If you’re planning a visit to Greece, the quick trip from Athens to Santorini is worth making. And, because the island is relatively small, you really don’t need much time. We spent two full days on Santorini and it was plenty. These are our top 7 reasons heading from Athens to Santorini …
Authentic Greece The village of Oia usually gets all the travel hype. The tiny cliff-side town on the northwest tip of Santorini is world-renown for its sunset views. But depending on the type of experience you’re looking for it’s not necessarily the top destination on the island. If your goal is snapping a few of …
