Nestled in the North East of England, County Durham is a gem waiting to be explored. What lies within County Durham that makes it somewhere worth visiting? Let’s start with the fact that 20.15 million people visited in 2023 to see…


Nestled in the North East of England, County Durham is a gem waiting to be explored. What lies within County Durham that makes it somewhere worth visiting? Let’s start with the fact that 20.15 million people visited in 2023 to see…

Looking for inspiration for a last-minute escape in Europe? Whether you live in Europe already or are considering an extended stay, these getaway ideas will motivate you to plan a last-minute escape. And not just escape, but enjoy more culture…

Delicious pasta, a calzone to kill for, pizzas everywhere and medieval towns whose names you will never get right — that’s Tuscany for you. It’s also all about gorgeous landscapes, and taking a Tuscany road trip might make you wish…

Our last day in Rome. What to do? We’re heading to see what Rick Steves considers “the most underappreciated sight in all of Italy.” Ostia Antica – Ancient Rome seaport Ostia Antica is Rome’s ancient seaport. It was first established…

This is “Only three days in Rome? Day Two” in our three-part series on Rome. Our second day in Rome was completely dedicated to visiting Vatican City. Which is fitting, since it’s really its own sovereign country! Only drawback is…

Our three days in Rome came at the end of a two-week self-guided tour through northern Italy. We had seen a lot already, and we didn’t want more of the same. We were not disappointed. Three days was long enough…

Ahh Santorini… If you had found the most beautiful, peaceful place on earth, wouldn’t you want others to know about it too? That’s the purpose of this post — sharing with you my favorite place ever. At least so far……