Cesky Krumlov is a town in the Czech Republic that we love love love! The town is amazing and absolutely should not be missed on a trip to the Czech Republic. Located in Bohemia, Cesky Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town escaped the bombings in World War II, which is the reason why the old city is so well preserved. …
Vienna, Austria is a fabulous city that is home to world class museums, the Opera, cafes, pastries, and the famous Sacher Torte. Tim and I loved Vienna, although we were here for only two full days. We raced through the city and saw as much as possible. Of everything we saw and did, here are our ten favorite things to …
Mont Ventoux is one of the most famous mountains in Europe. It is featured in many Tour de France races, appearing every several years as one of the great climbs of the race. The history and the drama that has unfolded on this mountain is legendary. For cyclists, both amateur and professional, Mont Ventoux is a climb that makes the …
Tim and I had less than a day to tour the wine region in Provence. We had spent the first part of the day cycling up Mont Ventoux. After the ride we changed into shorts, T-shirts, and tennis shoes, my hair was up in a pony tail and under a visor, so we weren’t really dressed for fancy wine tastings. But …
Vence, a town that charmed us immediately, was also a town we weren’t planning on visiting during our trip to the French Riviera. Prior to the trip, Tim and I researched the best towns to visit, such as Nice (our home base for three days), Antibes, Cannes, Villefranche su Mer, Eze, Cap Ferrat, and St. Tropez. Tim and I visited …
The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula 1 Race held every year in Monaco. It is one of the most prestigious races in the world, the course winding through the narrow streets of Monaco. In the days leading up to the event, the streets of Monaco are transformed for the race. Barriers are set up, grandstands are erected, and sponsor …
Our timing was amazing during our trip to the French Riviera. Tim and I randomly picked a week in May to spend in the French Riviera and Provence and we were lucky enough to be able see the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix course. Tim and I spent an afternoon in Cannes. The town was filled with …
Tim and I have never been “beach people.” We would prefer a good hiking trail or a walk through a brand new city over a vacation at the beach. That was until we went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Tim and I spent a four day weekend here in 2009, on an Overachiever Trip for Tim meeting his sales numbers with …