Our day cruise from Cat Ba Island was wonderful. After spending a couple days in Hanoi (Vietnam’s capital). I knew that I wanted to see the famous Ha Long Bay. But after talking to a couple locals and hearing about how much it has been overridden by tourism and the water is often littered with trash, I decided to take their recommendation and visit Cat Ba Island instead.
Continue reading “Cat Ba Island Day Cruise to Lan Ha Bay”Before going on our world trip, we had sooo many things to do. Every time I felt like we were making progress on our to-do list, I seemed to think of something else that needed to be added. It didn’t seem like we were ever making progress. But, eventually as the trip got closer and closer we were able to tick everything off the list. Here is my complete pre-trip checklist to help you get ready for your trip. These are in no particular order.
Continue reading “Pre-Trip To Do List For An Extended Trip”Bruges is a small, colorful town about an hour train ride east of Brussels. It is perfect for a day trip and a place that I would recommend over Brussels. Enjoy walking along cobblestone streets with the scenic canals at your side. Eat some Belgian delicacies like frites or waffles or get a drink at De Halve Maan Brewery for a true Belgian beer. To make the most of your time in Bruges make sure see/do my top 5 below!
Continue reading “5 Things You Must Do in Bruges”Can you feel the love in the air? Sweep your ‘honey’ off their feet with an amazing romantic getaway. Browse through this list to find destinations from all around the globe. With options ranging from big city paradise to mountainous retreat, you are sure to find the perfect getaway for you.
Continue reading “25 Romantic Getaways You’ll Want To Escape To”Barcelona is one of my all time favorite cities. Anytime that I am in Europe, I somehow end up making a side trip to Barcelona. There is just something magical and warm about the city that can’t keep me away. It is a city different from any other Spanish city, because the region of Catalunya has a very distinct character – they have their own language, flag and customs. In fact, many Catalonians want Barcelona to be it’s own country entirely. I could talk endlessly about my love for Barcelona, so you can imagine that this top 5 list was REALLY hard for me to make.
Continue reading “5 Things To Do For An Unforgettable Trip To Barcelona”The ‘love holidays’ are some of my favorite holidays. Sometimes they are spent at home, and sometimes you set off on an adventure. Love and travel seem to go together. But, what if you’re on a long trip that isn’t necessarily planned around one of those love holidays? Having a date night while traveling can be a bit tricky if you didn’t plan for it. You want to make sure that it isn’t just another day of exploring, but that you’re also finding the romance. Especially if you are traveling with kids.
Continue reading “Finding Romance in Barcelona – Love and Travel”There are two basic approaches to planning and budgeting travel.
