Drowning in History in Belem, Portugal
Come with us on a rainy day as we leave Lisbon to visit nearby Belém. In between mouthfuls of pastry, we check out historic Belém Tower, the town squares and the beautiful Jerónimos Monastery.
Pastry Meets History at Portugal’s Pasteis de Belem
After spending nearly a month in Portugal, we fell in love with some of Portugals tastiest treats. One of the yummiest of them all was the pastel de nata. Join us the day we discovered the deliciousness at the Casa Pastéis de Belém.
Why the Best of Seville Isn’t In Your Guidebook
What comes to mind when you think of Seville? Before we set even foot in the city, Seville evoked orange blossoms, flamenco and amazing architecture. And while we did find all that, what we loved most about the city just can’t be found in any guidebook. Read on to find out what captured our hearts in Seville.
Living Up To The Hype: Seville’s Plaza de España
Every traveler has spent time at over-hyped tourist attractions in their travels. Honestly, often a lot of the biggest attractions just don’t live up to their hype. In a city filled with gorgeous, historic architecture, I was expecting Seville’s Plaza de España to be a bit of a miss. Turns out I was wrong. Read on to see why the Plaza de España pleasantly surprised us.
8 Temples You Have To See in Thailand
Thailand is a country of natural landscapes perfectly combined with extraordinary architectural masterpieces and religious temples. Guest poster Alyssa James describes 8 amazing temples that shouldn’t be missed next time you find yourself in beautiful Thailand.
Chasing the Legend of Flamenco in Seville at La Carbonería
We were starting to think that La Carboneria was simply a legend.
You know, like the fountain of youth, or a good coffee shop in small town Canada.
This iconic flamenco club in Seville might be hard to find but it’s definitely worth the trip.
Looking Down From The Top of The World: In Photos
Travel, by its very nature, is all about a switch in perspective.
When we’re in unfamiliar territory, things that seemed incredibly important in our everyday lives can suddenly see trivial. And things that were trivial to us in our day-to-day lives (like a comfortable bed, or a good meal) are suddenly cherished.
Here are a few of my favorite places in the world to look down across the rooftops.
Why You Need to Visit the Galapagos Islands: In Photos
Fascinated by the Galapagos Islands? So am I.
We haven’t visited them yet, however I’ve scoured through more photos and blogs in preparation of the day we do that I thought I’d share some of these with you.
The best news is, most of these come from fellow travelers. Enjoy Darwin’s wonder!
