Walking Off a Heart Attack in Croatia
Yep, you read that title correctly. We are tough, but until a few years ago, we never would have described ourselves as “walking off a heart attack” tough. That’s right, … Read more
Europe
Travels to Europe
Backpack Review – eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
Before our 2017 trip to Italy, Grant and I both got new backpacks. I am excited to share my thoughts on my bag, the eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible. … Read more
One Week Italy Itinerary – Venice, Florence and Rome
Italy typically ranks in the top five of the most visited countries in the world and for good reason! I have now visited Italy on three separate occasions (two with … Read more
Grant’s New Pack – Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW
We just got back from our first international trip with our new backpacks and I am excited to share my thoughts on the Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW. The Lowepro … Read more
Our Four Week Eastern Europe Itinerary
We are firm believers that if you’re going to fly to Europe, you might as well spend as much time there as possible. For us, that generally means about a … Read more
One Month in Italy – Our Itinerary
When we started planning our first trip to Europe several years ago, we wanted to see it all! I had visited Europe once before, in college, but Grant had not … Read more
Planning Your Trip to see Il Palio di Siena – Italy’s Craziest Horse Race
As we started planning our 2013 month-long trip to Italy, Grant suggested we make a point to be in Siena for the Palio. My reaction was, “the what?” Like many … Read more
One Week in Croatia: Our Itinerary
How to spend one week in Croatia, including a road trip through the Istria Peninsula and Plitvice National Park and the coastal towns of Split and Dubrovnik.
Slovenia Road Trip – Lake Bled and Triglav NP
After a glorious couple of nights in Ljubljana, it was time to hit the road. For the first time in two trips to Europe, we actually rented a car! Normally, … Read more
How to Spend One Day in Ljubljana
As we started planning our Eastern Europe itinerary, we didn’t know much about Slovenia. After a little research, though, it quickly emerged as a much-anticipated part of the trip. In … Read more