The historic crossroads between the East and West – Istanbul (Not Constantinople) – was founded in 660 BC. Sitting on the two continents of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the 15th largest city in the world. It’s full of culture…
How to spend 4 days in Cappadocia, Turkey: Travel Itinerary
Cappadocia is most well known for its incredible sunrise hot air balloon rides, but it also offers incredible desert-scapes, underground cities to explore, and incredible buildings built into rocks and caves. We spent the last bit of our honeymoon here,…
Sicily Travel: How to spend the perfect day in Trabia, Sicily
Located about 40 minutes from the Sicilian capital city of Palermo, Trabia is a coastal village of ~10,000 people. Trabia’s claim to fame is that it was the birthplace of spaghetti pasta. Founded in the 11th century, it is now…
Taj Mahal Travel Tips: What you need to know before visiting
Real Talk: I read multiple articles calling the Taj Mahal “overrated,” so I set my expectations low before our trip. To be honest, these statements were off-base. Kiefer & I agreed the Taj Mahal was our favorite of the 7…
Mérida Travel Guide: How to spend 5 days in Mérida, Mexico
The capital of the state of Yucatán, the city of Mérida is full of history and culture. Mérida really feels like it was plucked out of a movie set from its trendy restaurants to vibrant buildings! We spent quite a…
San Diego Travel Guide: A local’s guide to the city
As someone born and raised in San Diego, one of my favorite things is sharing tips with travelers on how to best enjoy our beautiful city! This San Diego travel guide has been updated and perfected over the years. Every…
