“One of the most exhilarating and picturesque hikes my wife and I experienced almost didn’t happen. While visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, we read about a nearby challenging trail that winds down the side of the mountain from Eze Village to the aqua-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the south of France. We decided to ascend the…
Santorini is one of the most visited islands in not only the Cyclades, but all of Greece. The island has the perfect combination of scenery, weather, picturesque views, and food. Visitors may be surprised to learn that there are ways to visit Santorini and avoid the high prices and high number of tourists. All you…
In my time travelling I’ve discovered that most countries have some strange and interesting traditions and laws, but none more so than Spain. Here are 10 facts that you probably didn’ t already know about this weird and wonderful land. Strange Laws While you would be well within your rights to walk along the…
“After being told countless times that I have a keen resemblance to Daniel Craig, I couldn’t wait to visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco that has been featured in two James Bond movies, Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye. And since my wife and I were already spending a few days on the French…
Perched atop the Eiffel Tower while the wind is howling, smacking your face with a cold winter chill may not sound like the most pleasant of circumstances, but when it’s Christmas Eve, the magic of Paris supersedes. Visiting the City of Lights at Christmas feels so right. We arrived around lunch time with anticipation in…
The promise of crystal clear Mediterranean waters, quaint cobbled streets and the best weather Europe has to offer is enough to convince anyone to pack up and head for Malaga. What many don’t know about this hidden gem is that the English teaching industry is absolutely booming, thanks to the greater influx of tourists visiting…
Have you ever dreamed of walking the streets of Paris? Or tasted the fruits of the wine country around Bordeaux? But didn’t believe you could go there because it is over your budget? Worry no further, France can be traveled on a budget if you know how to do it. France is one of the…
If there is one thing certain about the people in Brussels, they know how to keep Christmas well. And that is exactly what my wife and I were looking for in a holiday getaway, a true European Christmas. From the moment we stepped off our train, the twinkling of lights and faint echo of jingle…
While in Italy my wife and I made a point of visiting the Vatican. Neither of us are Catholic, but we’d long heard about the architectural and artistic marvels that are found inside so we immediately made plans to go. I was blown away. The Vatican is much larger and grander than I had previously…
“My wife and I went to Barcelona for a day trip. One of the best things we did that day was explore the Gothic Quarter. It’s a section of the city that was preserved and remodeled to resemble how it did back in medieval times. Gothic cathedral, historic buildings, cobblestone walkways, the works. It was…