Kyoto has a lot to offer, and you can easily get overwhelmed. Here are the 10 top attractions in the city you must see, especially on your first visit. Kyoto is quintessentially Japan – A modern/futuristic city surrounded by tradition and spirituality, loaded with the best of both worlds. Thankfully Kyoto is one of the best-preserved cities that survived WWII, featuring 17 different U[...]
The best travel essentials for long flights you should never leave home without. For me, long flights are a nightmare; in fact as a I’m writing this blog, I am mentally preparing myself to endure the 20+ hour flight I will take just to get to my home country. I’ve never met anyone who enjoys long flights, even if you are lucky to be first or business class where the experience is m[...]
Floating lazily on the Aegean Sea, a tour to Delos island, Greece, is a perfect destination from trendy Mykonos. Delos, an island full of mysticism, and a deep history. Considered to be the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis, an island so famous it was featured in Homer’s Odyssey, and the location of the legendary treasure of the Delian leagues, founded to defend Greece fr[...]
Hiking from Fira to Oia is the best way to experience Santorini’s beauty. The hike from Fira to Oia was one of the highlights of our trip to Santorini. During the hike, we explored magnificent viewpoints; visited adorable churches perched high above the trail; and photographed the picturesque Greek whitewashed houses, that pop out sharply in any photograph with the deep blue Aegean S[...]
A tour to the volcano in Santorini, Greece should not be missed during your trip. Walking around the crater of an active volcano, especially one which dramatically changed the island’s landscape when it erupted, is definitely an unforgettable experience. If you are visiting the breath-taking island of Santorini, a tour to the volcano is a must as it is intrinsically tied to the islan[...]
Check out a list of things to do in Mykonos island, Greece. Stunning beaches, charming windmills, and narrow cobbled alleys await you in this Aegean paradise. Mykonos is one of Greece’s many islands – and probably the most famous in modern times for the hip jet set crowd. When we traveled to Greece a few years ago, it was difficult to choose where to go – especially as my husband[...]
Shoguns, Samurai, God-Emperors, the quest for perfections. All of this, which is uniquely Japanese, can be tied to one place in a true megalopolis that juxtaposes two worlds – the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Tokyo on one hand can be a hyper modern city right out of Blade Runner, while at the other it is proudly and deeply entrenched in it’s past. It’s no coincidence the Imperial Pa[...]
Visit Sighisoara citadel, Romania, a charming medieval town nestled in the hills of Transylvania. Located only 2-hours away from the city of Brasov, Sighisoara is a must-see when visiting Romania. Why? Because it’s among the most extraordinary and best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Trust me, it will not disappoint you. When you get to town, you will immediately feel you have b[...]
Practice horseback riding in Uruguay to take in the country’s gaucho culture. The history of horses in Uruguay goes back as far as the first European settlers arrived on the grassy plains. Growing up in an Uruguayan household in the US, there have been some images burned into my mind – chic beaches, mate, asados, of course soccer, and the gaucho. The mythical gaucho has always held[...]
See which are the best Austria’s attractions and use our itinerary to spend a great time in this amazing country. Austria is a beautiful country worth visiting, even if only for a few days. We spent 3 days in Vienna (and traveled to Bratislava for a day trip), 1 in Hallstatt and 2 in Salzburg. Overall, we had an awesome time in the country and we highly recommend that you include it[...]
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