The tiny European island country of Malta had been on our bucket list forever. We didn’t really know much about it other than it was a microstate, that it was an archipelago and that it …
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30 Photos That Will Inspire You To Visit Iceland

Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes, seems to be on everyone’s bucket list. It has been on ours for quite some time and we were finally able to cross it off our list earlier this month. …
Continue readingPalais Longchamp – Two Museums in One … and More

Palais Longchamp in Marseille If you happen to be in Marseille, the second largest city in France after Paris, make sure you visit Palais Longchamp. This architectural marvel was built in the 19th century as a …
Continue readingA day in Las Palmas – a relaxing itinerary

Las Palmas itinerary (1 day) Our week on Gran Canaria was spent mostly hiking and admiring its volcanic beauty. But one day we decided to take a break from our nature treks by venturing into the …
Continue readingTop 10 Sights in Marseille You Can’t Miss

If you happen to be in the south of France, don’t miss Marseille. The country’s second largest city after Paris, Marseille was originally founded by ancient Greeks. This Mediterranean port is often overlooked by international …
Continue readingGran Canaria: Beyond Beer & Resorts

Gran Canaria is more than just beer and resorts. It is very popular with sun-seekers from northern Europe. And for good reason. It has fairly good weather throughout the year. Most people who visit the …
Continue readingWhy You Should Visit Canary Islands

Why Visit Canary Islands? This archipelago may be a popular destination for sun seekers from northern Europe, but some North Americans have never even heard of them. Some people who have visited or heard of …
Continue readingFive Reasons We Love Barcelona

Once in a while, a place will wow you in such a way that it stays with you forever. We have a few places in the world that we are absolutely smitten with. One of …
Continue readingA Weekend in Paris

A Weekend in Paris Do you know what I like about returning to a place I’ve been to before? That you can skip all the main tourist attractions. Take a city like Paris, one of …
Continue readingThe Five Symbols of Paris

Paris is on every traveler’s bucket list. It is easily one of the most visited cities in the world. And although every person in the world has heard about these five symbols of Paris, not …
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