Historic Thermal Towns: A Cultural Route of the Council of Europe

There is nothing like stepping into a bath to soak away the stresses of the week. Thermal baths are no exception, with added benefits to our health and well-being. The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) plays an important role in growing this tradition thanks to fantastic thermal spa members around Europe. I recently explored historic thermal spas in Europe, and besides fantastic wellness facilities, I also enjoyed seeing remnants of thermal baths at ancient Greek archeological sites!

Photo overlooking people swimming in the Gellert Spa indoor thermal pool in Budapest, Hungary.

Andros: An Authentic Greek Cyclades Island

Last updated on February 4th, 2025 at 01:54 pmThe closest Cyclades island to Athens’ port of Rafina, Andros is the first stop on a ferry route that also connects Tinos and Mykonos. It is the second largest Cyclades island after Naxos, another Greek island especially popular with local tourists. Andros is a wonderful island to…

The Venetian Fortress and Bridge in Andros Chora, with a clear blue sky

Vacationing in the Caribbean

Last updated on March 19th, 2025 at 07:30 amYear round sunshine, magnificent beaches and tropical vibes make the Caribbean a popular tourist destination. The Caribbean Sea encompasses 28 island nations and includes around 7,000 islands. Nestled between North America and South America, the Caribbean spans 2.7 million square kilometers. Why the Caribbean?  If you want…

Caribbean island and beach bungalows

20 Years of Couples Travel and Life Abroad

Last updated on February 12th, 2025 at 04:43 pm20 years ago we met in a hostel in Brugge, Belgium. We were both backpacking solo after college and our paths randomly crossed. I was traveling from the USA and Bell was touring the continent from Australia. We were both heading to Amsterdam with a single overlapping…

The Future of Travel in 2022

Last updated on July 2nd, 2025 at 03:01 amBy Molly Barnes at Digital Nomad Life   As the stages and waves of the global pandemic proceed into the third year, travel continues to adjust to the changes. New variants and changing global hotspots are causing travel lockdowns across the world. And with no current end…

palm trees on the beach at sunset at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida