7 Things To Do in Bugibba, Malta
What to do and see in the small town of Bugibba, Malta. From beaches and bars to temples and squares, turns out there's more to this small seaside town than you might expect.
How to Visit Istanbul in Six Hours
With only an afternoon to check out the sights and sounds in Istanbul's old city, we tell you how to see the main highlights for yourself in under 6 hours.
Rocking Gibraltar and Wrestling Monkeys
Still feeling the effects of a crazy travel week riding camels in Morocco, sleeping in Bedouin tent villages in the Sahara Desert and hanging out in the chaotic sprawling urban jungle called the Medina of Marrakech, Micki and I were on the mend in Seville and looking for our next family adventure.
When we pulled up a map of the area, it became clear that there was one last place we needed to check out before we left this area of Spain behind us. Only 2 hours south was an iconic landmark that I had heard about since childhood and never really thought I'd ever see it in person. Gibraltar was calling and that meant two things, road trip and monkees!
Rome for the Weekend
Ah Rome - the Eternal City. So much history, so much romance, so much culture. You could spend years exploring the Italian capital and still not uncover every nook and cranny, every hidden gem. But unfortunately, most of us will not have years to while away in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. However, all is not lost, because complex and layered as it may be, Rome 101 - the real must-see places of the city - can all be done within a weekend.
Falling in Love with Porto in Photos
We arrived in Porto exhausted and chilled to the bone.
But three days later I found myself not wanting to leave. Follow along as I show you, through our camera lens, why I fell in love with the city.
Walking the Cold Walls of Avila and Enjoying the Sunshine
From it's mountainous plateau, Avila, Spain is a sight to behold. With gigantic walls nearly a thousand years old, the city is a veritable fortress of churches and convents. It's also darn cold in February. Avila was the first stop on our road trip from Madrid to Portugal and the city didn't disappoint. Check out our take on it and wonder aloud with us what we were doing there in sub zero temperatures just one week after leaving the warm tropical beaches of Mexico.
The Little Things We Love about Spain (And What Drives Us Crazy)
It's the small details of life in a new place that really fascinate me. I love to find out how the locals live; where they shop, what they eat, how they get around.
Find out what we've discovered about Spain that we love, and what drives us crazy.
Fun Family Activities in Madrid
With nearly a week in Madrid to spend, I was a bit worried about what we'd find to do in the city with a seven and four year old. Would we be resigned to a week of checking out amusement parks and playgrounds, or is it possible to enjoy the art, architecture and history of a European city with kids in tow? Well, we definitely found out...