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Exploring Girona, Spain
Girona is one of those Medieval towns you see a lot in movies (or in this case, GoT) and you can’t believe it’s real. There wasn’t an alleyway we didn’t wander down and a stair we didn’t climb.
Exploring Barcelona, Spain
There’s no way you can see and do everything in Barcelona without taking almost 10 days… but I sure tried in the 5 I had.
Blackbeard’s Arizona Food & Bar Reviews
I’ve live in Arizona for seven years and have watched the food and bar scene explode across the state. Check out my food and bar video reviews on this page!
The Arizona Bucket List
While this is my home state, there’s so much I have yet to see! Check out my complete bucket list of everything I still have yet to do.
Helsinki + Day Trips in Finland
Finland is full of history, fresh air, and some oddities that most of the rest of the world isn’t used to. It’s also a far more simple life, which means your time there doesn’t need to be long. Check out our brief guide on how to spend a couple of days there to see it for yourself.
Exploring Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg is one of those cities worth seeing once. Once a heavily war-torn area is now shifting to a younger, vibrant feel with some great things to see and do. While you only need two days to see it all, make sure to put it on your list. Also, use it as a “base” location to take day trips to other parts of the country, such as Bremen and Lübeck.
Exploring Bremen, Germany
Bremen is the perfect dichotomy of modern, daily life and old world charm. We didn’t know what to expect when we stepped off the train from Hamburg as much of the town is modern. But, when you walk 3/4 of a mile towards the historic center, life suddenly becomes very different. The concrete buildings give way to old Bavarian buildings, porcelain bells, 1000 year-old statues, and many happy German people. This is a not-to-miss experience so make sure you use our itinerary and head there yourself.
Exploring Paris, France
For the first time in my life, I thoroughly exhausted Paris. There wasn’t one street we didn’t go down, one alleyway we didn’t explore and of course, we tried to see as many of the iconic places as we could. It took two months to put together this complete guide to Paris so use it and create your own amazing itinerary for Paris!
Exploring Giverny, France
The entire town of Giverny is so charming that it’s no wonder why Monet decide to spend the rest of his life there. We took the time to wander around and enjoy all the beautiful sites and millions of flowers in bloom, as well as enjoyed the most incredible lunch and Michelin-starred Le Jardin des Plumes! Check out our complete guide and make your own itinerary!
Exploring Luxembourg City
Luxembourg was an amazing day trip from Paris and one that is not to be missed. It’s a perfect dichotomy of historical charm and modern-day life. We wandered over (and under) bridges, explored the ruins of a castle, walked through hidden parks, and enjoyed every single thing we got to see and do. Definitely take advantage of this travel guide!
Exploring Dubai, UAE
Dubai was easy to fall in love with. With a mix of cultures, a ton of incredible architecture and no shortage of things to do, it’s no wonder why 85% of all inhabitants are expats. We are certainly looking forward to coming back but until then, plan your own trip with our guide!
Exploring The Seychelles
Seychelles had been my dream for nearly 25 years, and it’s unreal I was able to check that dream off my list. The waters are the clearest most blue-green I’ve ever seen and the jungle fauna are so beautiful. It is truly unlike no other place on earth and we hope that you get to experience it for yourself. So read through and make your own itinerary!
Exploring Antwerp, Belgium
From Amsterdam, we decided to take a day trip to Antwerp, Belgium - a beautiful city that has managed to combine history with a modern way of life. Check out a full itinerary for you to “steal”.
Exploring Haarlem, Netherlands
Haarlem is an incredible day trip from Amsterdam! There wasn’t an alleyway or canal view we didn’t take in, giving us a complete understanding of why the locals take their time and enjoy the life that surrounds them everyday.
Exploring Oatman, Arizona
Oatman, AZ was one of the most valuable gold mines of the early 20th century and also one with some incredible history. We got to pet wild donkeys, see where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard honeymooned, and explore old buildings still in-tact.
DAY TRIP: Northern Wales
Simply put - North Wales deserves its own two-week trip. If you haven’t visited there, you can’t truly understand just how stunning and peaceful this country is until you do. See Alice in Wonderland’s birthplace, walk through the mountains of Snowdonia, walk across the 126 ft.-high aqueduct for the most perfect sunset, and take a stroll through Conwy castle!
Exploring Belfast & Giant's Causeway, N. Ireland
Belfast has had one heck of a dark and dangerous history, but what has emerged and continued to evolve, is extraordinary. While we were only there a couple of days, we got to take The Black Cab Tour and the Giant’s Causeway Tour - both of which were fascinating trips you will read more about in this post.
Exploring Penrith, England
While we only stopped in Penrith for lunch, this charming little (extremely historic) town makes for a great weekend getaway! Check out all there is to experience there.
Exploring Liverpool, England
What do Beatlemania, The Cunard Line, Batman, and Harry Potter all have in common? They all have a place in history with Liverpool! I went from never being keen on visiting there, to wanting to go back.
Exploring Vilnius, Lithuania
Until 1991, Vilnius was filled with a torrid history that many eastern European countries faced. But what emerged is a city rich in history with so much beauty that will keep you wandering for hours.