Travel
Today, we remain grateful that our parents did not allow us to travel before getting married.
Traveling opened a completely new and exciting chapter for us
to see new places and revisit old favorites for the first time together
and to love each other and the world more deeply.
There’s More in Macau
Fast Facts: Country: Macau Location: Located in East Asia, Macau (like Hong Kong) is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, which means for official purposes, it is part of China but is allowed to operate as an independent city-state. Language: Cantonese...
Quino Conquers Hong Kong
Fast Facts: Country: Hong Kong Capital: Victoria (Central) Location: Located in East Asia, Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, which means for official purposes, it is part of China but is allowed to operate as an independent country....
Czech-ed in Prague!
Fast Facts: Country: Czech Republic Capital: Prague Location: The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Germany to the west, and Austria to the south. Language: Czech Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK) For this trip: Month of Travel: August...
New Year in Nepal
Fast Facts: Country: Nepal Capitla: Kathmandu Location: Located in South Asia, Nepal is a landlocked country between India and Tibet, an autonomous region of China. Language: Nepali Currency: Nepalese rupee For this trip: Month of Travel: December to January Weather:...
Home in Madrid?
Fast Facts: Country: Spain City: Madrid Location: Located in Southern Europe, Spain is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea; to the north and northeast by France, Andorra and Bay of Biscay; and to the west and northwest by Portugal and the Atlantic...
We loved Seville first
Fast Facts: Country: Spain City: Seville Location: Located in Southern Spain, Seville is the capital and largest city of the Andalusia region. Language: Spanish Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: November Weather: 17 to 19 deg C What to Wear: It was...
Montserrat, the Serrated Mountain
Fast Facts: Location: Montserrat, the “Serrated Mountain,” is located northwest of Barcelona. Language: Catalan Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: November Weather: 17 to 19 deg C Montserrat, a multi-peaked mountain range, is definitely worth a visit not...
Gaudi-ed in Barcelona
Fast Facts: Country: Spain City: Barcelona Location: Located on the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia. Language: Catalan and Spanish Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: November Weather: 17 to 19 deg C What to...
When in Brussels: 8 Things to do in 8 Hours
Fast Facts: Country: Belgium Capital: Brussels Location: Belgium is bordered by France, The Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg. Language: Dutch, French and German Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: November Weather: 9 to 12 deg C What to Wear: This really...
The Split is a Gift in Amsterdam
Fast Facts: Country: Netherlands Capital: Amsterdam Location: Located in Western Europe, The Netherlands is bordered by Belgium in the south, Germany in the east and the North Sea in its north and west. Language: Dutch Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel:...
Paris is always a good idea
Fast Facts: Country: France Capital: Paris Location: France is bordered by Belgium and Luxembourg in the northeast, Germany and Switzerland in the east, Italy in the southeast and Spain in the southwest. Language: French Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel:...
Naples & Amalfi Coast
Fast Facts: Country: Italy City: Naples Location: Naples is the regional capital of the Campania region. Sorrento and Amalfi Coast are located south of the city. Language: Italian Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: October Weather: 20 to 24 deg C...
The Small Superpower, Vatican City
Fast Facts: Country: Vatican City Location: The size of a golf course, Vatican City is located within the city of Rome, Italy. Language: Italian Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: October Weather: 19 to 22 deg C What to Wear: Wear modest clothes, your best...
Rome: The Eternal City
Fast Facts: Country: Italy City: Rome Location: Located in the Lazio region, Rome is the capital of Italy. Language: Italian Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: October Weather: 19 to 22 deg C What to Wear: You’ll need a light jacket, which you can even...
Tuscan Treasures
Fast Facts: Country: Italy Location: Tuscany is a region in central Italy with Florence as its capital. Language: Italian Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: October Weather: 19 to 23 deg C What to Wear: The early morning and the late afternoon can get...
Florence: The Birthplace of the Renaissance
Fast Facts: Country: Italy City: Florence Location: Florence is the capital city of the Tuscany region. Language: Italian Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: October Weather: 14 to 19 deg C What to Wear: As we were travelling south, we were also...
Letters from Verona
Fast Facts: Country: Italy City: Verona Location: Verona is part of the Veneto region with Venice as the capital. Language: Italian Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: October Weather: 14 to 18 deg C What to Wear: Just enough to keep you warm and...
Venice: The Seat of Elegant Decay
Fast Facts: Country: Italy City: Venice Location: Situated in the northeastern part of Italy, Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. Language: Italian Currency: Euro For this trip: Month of Travel: October Weather: 14 to 18 deg C What to Wear: Coming from sunny...
One in Taiwan
Fast Facts: Country: Taiwan Capital: Taipei Location: Taiwan is located in East Asia with neighboring countries that include the Philippines to its South, Japan to the northeast and China to the West. Language: Mandarin Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$ or TWD) For...
The Best of Luxor and Cairo – Top Things to See in these Egyptian Cities
Fast Facts: Country: Egypt Capital: Cairo Location: Egypt is a transcontinental country with parts of it in Africa and Asia, specifically the Middle East. It’s surrounded by Israel to the north-east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. Language: Arabic...
Five Must Visit Places in Jordan
Fast Facts: Country: Jordan Capital: Amman Location: Jordan is a country in the Middle East. It’s bordered by Syria to the north, Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Language: Arabic, English Currency: Jordanian...
Guide to Petra, Jordan – Monastery Trail
We’ve put together a guide to a customized Ad-Deir (Monastery) Trail. This is for first-timers as it covers what we thought were the highlights inside the ancient city. We’ve included a map and as many photos as possible so you don’t miss any...
Winter Georgia-land!
Fast Facts: Country: Georgia Capital: Tbilisi Location: Georgia is a country in Eastern Europe. Set on the coast of the Black Sea, it lies to the south of Russia, and to the north of Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Language: Georgian Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL) For...