Last updated on February 8th, 2024 at 10:45 pmLike many countries, Romania was on our travel radar for years. I nearly visited Romania in 2002, on the several month European backpacking trip I met Bell, after finishing university. At the time I was staying at a hostel in Budapest and a few people I met…
Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 04:27 pm Located in the Lombardy region, Bergamo is a charming city less than an hour by train northeast of Milan. Città Alta, Bergamo’s older upper district can is encircled by Venetian walls and features cobblestone streets. Its home to the Romanesque Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and…
Last updated on March 10th, 2024 at 09:18 pmAfter previously residing in Amsterdam for 3 and 1/2 years, we often reflect on the beauty of the Netherlands. We also miss some tasty quintessentially Dutch dishes. Now that we live in the USA, the pace of life is generally faster and excellent cheese is more expensive….
Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 12:32 am We live in Boston, which tops most American cities in terms of history, with Philadelphia being a significant exception. Independence Hall in Philadelphia is where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the US Constitution was debated by the creators of the country. Philadelphia was…
Last updated on December 21st, 2022 at 04:10 pmSeattle is a wonderful American destination for a city break or a pit stop to check out the gorgeous scenery that completely surrounds the city. In winter you can go skiing or snowboarding close by and during warmer months you can hike the mountains or catch a…
