Romantic Lakeside Hotels Around the World

Last updated on December 21st, 2022 at 04:37 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: Lakeside holidays are both relaxing and romantic. A beautiful and peaceful view offers the opportunity to calm our bodies and reset our minds. As we currently reside in the busy Washington, DC area, we love the opportunity to escape the busy beltway when we can….

Couples Share Travel Tips for Valentine’s Day

Last updated on December 30th, 2022 at 06:55 pmIn honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re proud to feature couples from around the world who love to travel. Stories here include entries by journalists, a U.S. Marine, writers, bloggers, doctors, IT workers and people from other walks of life. These wonderful couples share travel tips for romance on…

Bergamo: Great Base to Explore Lombardy

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…

Pros and Cons of Guided Tours: Maximizing Your Travels

Last updated on August 26th, 2020 at 10:41 pm  We all have different methods of traveling and interests that make our time in foreign lands unique. Many younger backpackers criticize package tourists for not seeking authentic experiences, and to be honest, our early twenty-something selves might have said the same. But fast forward a decade…

Milan Duomo in a Thunderstorm and Tips for Visiting

Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 04:30 pmAlong with Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ fresco, Milan’s duomo is one of the most iconic images of Italy’s fashion capital. This past May we spent 2 days in Milano during a week long trip to northern Italy’s Lombardia region. The Milan Duomo is impressive, and we…

Piazza in the Rain