Some cities in Italy overwhelm you with options. Siena does the opposite, and that’s exactly what we loved about it. The historic center is compact and entirely walkable, the main sights are clustered within easy reach of each other, and the city has a pace that makes it easy to slow down. The things to […]
One of the best things to do in Vieste is to take a boat tour of the Gargano Peninsula. There is no better way to see the coastal cliffs and explore the Gargano sea caves than by boat. To cruise along the Gargano Peninsula, you have several options. Which one you choose comes down to […]
Pisa and Lucca are two popular day trip destinations from Florence. Their close proximity to one another, small sizes, and handy train stations make them very easy to combine into one amazing day trip from Florence. We’ve visited both cities on separate trips to Italy. We stopped in Pisa while traveling by train from Florence […]
Two days in Florence is the sweet spot for a first visit. It’s enough time to see everything that matters, without the feeling that you’re sprinting from one landmark to the next. With two days, you can climb the dome of the Florence Cathedral, stand in front of Michelangelo’s David, spend a proper morning in […]
Lucca is one of Tuscany’s most rewarding cities to visit. While Florence gets the crowds and Pisa gets the selfies, Lucca has a charm that’s entirely its own: Renaissance city walls you can walk or bike, medieval towers rising above the rooftops, and a piazza built inside a Roman amphitheater. What we loved most was […]
Toronto is the crown jewel of Ontario and the most visited city in all of Canada. This 2 day Toronto itinerary will allow you to enjoy all the top sites of the city while still giving you room to breathe. From museums, a castle, and rooftop bars, this itinerary has it all. Toronto Itinerary Day […]
Florence is one of the most rewarding cities in Europe, and the best things to do in Florence range from climbing Brunelleschi’s iconic dome to watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo. We know this firsthand, having visited Florence twice. Our first trip was a quick day and a half visit in July with our kids. […]
After two trips through Tuscany, we’ve visited a lot of hill towns, including Siena, Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, and a handful of smaller villages tucked into the countryside. Arezzo was one of the last ones we visited, and arriving on a Sunday in early October, we weren’t sure what to expect. What we found was one […]
Visiting a rooftop bar or two (or three!) is one of the best things to do in Savannah. If you want drinks with a view, you have quite a few rooftop bars in Savannah to choose from. We are frequent visitors to Savannah. Having a cocktail and a small plate of food while enjoying the […]
The first time we visited the Siena Cathedral, it was a hot July afternoon and our kids, then 9 and 11, were well past the point of cathedral fatigue after several days of museums and churches. We weren’t expecting this to be the stop that won them over. But inside, with the mosaic floor on […]
Rome is filled with some of the world’s most famous landmarks…the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Roman Forum. One of the best things to do in Rome is to get a bird’s eye view of these iconic spots. From panoramic views from the highest spots in Rome to lovely […]
When deciding where to stay on the Amalfi Coast, there are a few things you need to consider. The first is location. Do you want to stay in a town that is easy to get to and easy to get around using public transportation, such as Sorrento? Or do you prefer to stay in one […]
The Florence Cathedral, the Duomo di Firenze, is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, and yet seeing it for the first time still catches you off guard. The sheer scale and detail of the marble facade up close is something no photograph quite prepares you for. We’ve now visited the Florence Cathedral […]
Toronto is a picturesque city that attracts millions of visitors each year. There’s a lot to explore in this world-class city, from museums, parks, and rooftop bars, so you’ll find no shortage of fun here in Toronto. With so much to do, it was difficult to narrow this list down to just 10 things to […]
Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa are two hilltop towns in Basilicata, Italy. Both of them are beautiful to visit and fun to explore. But what makes them even more exciting is the fact that you can get from one to the other on a zipline. In fact, one of the best things to do in Castelmezzano is […]
If you are planning your first trip to London, you may have a lot of questions running through your head. Where should I stay? Should I get the London Pass? How much time do I need? What should I do? If it will be your first time in London, there are some important things to […]
Planning a day trip to Capri from Sorrento, Naples, or Positano? One day in Capri is absolutely enough time to hit the highlights: a boat tour around the island, the Blue Grotto, the Monte Solaro chairlift, and a stroll through Capri town, if you plan your time well and get an early start. We’ve done […]
How many days do you need in Zermatt? How do you plan the perfect Zermatt itinerary? The answer to these questions depends on several factors. How much time do you have? Do you want to get out and hike the trails or simply ride the cable cars to viewpoints of the Matterhorn? What time of […]