Last updated on July 29th, 2024 at 02:15 pmThe Emilia-Romagna region is often considered the foodie capital of Italy. It’s home to authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar, excellent charcuterie and truffles. It’s also the birthplace of bolognese sauce and mortadella (which is vastly superior to bologna in the United States). So I decided to take…
Last updated on January 24th, 2025 at 08:17 pm Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Magnificent examples of Italian Gothic architecture were erected with the financial assistance of powerful Florentine families like the Medici’s. When you visit Florence today you can see why artists like Michelangelo were inspired by the city. Wander through the…
Last updated on May 28th, 2025 at 08:32 amLast month, in our article, Travel Hacks to Save Big Money, we mentioned the Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard. They’re currently offering 60,000 American Airlines miles for new sign-ups until April 30th, 2019. This is an especially great deal since you only have to make…
Crete is the largest and most southern island in Greece. It’s home to ancient civilizations that predate Athenians, picturesque scenery and one of Greece’s best culinary scenes. As we have family in Heraklion, we’ve visited them multiple times over the last few years, giving us a chance to explore this beautiful island, with great local guidance. Crete highlights include Chania, Palace of Knosos, Rethymnon, Samaria Gorge (longest in Europe) and Elafonisi, a unique pink beach. Here are tips for visiting Crete!
Washington, DC has a wealth to offer visitors beyond the world’s largest collection of free museums, The Smithsonian. We lived in Washington, DC for 4 years and got to know the city well. Here are 25 Washington, DC tips covering free Smithsonian museums and much more!
