During our year-long honeymoon, we spent 5 incredible months backpacking in South America. We swam in the Caribbean at Tayrona National Park in Colombia; we swam with playful baby seals in the Galapagos Islands; we hiked (ok, crawled on our hands … [Read more...] about 30 Things No One Tells You About Backpacking in South America
How to Plan a Trip in 8 Practical Steps (& What NOT to Plan)
Planning a trip can feel like both the most exciting AND the most overwhelming part of travel. Sure, creating a Pinterest board full of gorgeous pictures is fun, but then you start trying to figure out the actual logistics and it hits you ... oh … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Trip in 8 Practical Steps (& What NOT to Plan)
The Perfect Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas and Spanish Wine in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain is home to many wonderful, amazing things. Balmy beaches. Catalan food. Fantastical buildings created by the famous architect, Gaudi. Spanish wine. Ancient, winding, narrow streets. Tapas. Towering Gothic churches. Catalan food, … [Read more...] about The Perfect Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas and Spanish Wine in Barcelona
14 Adorable Things to do in Bruges, Belgium at Christmas
Bruges, Belgium is possibly the most ridiculously adorable medieval town in Europe. Christmas in Bruges is a magical land of swans, horse-drawn carriages, chocolate shops, little lace shops, and Christmas Markets. Bruges in winter takes charm to a … [Read more...] about 14 Adorable Things to do in Bruges, Belgium at Christmas
The Brussels Beer and Chocolate Tour
It’s no secret that we love a good food tour when exploring a new place. Food tours are the best way to explore a city on foot while learning about its culture and history, in between stuffing yourself with as much excellent local food as you can … [Read more...] about The Brussels Beer and Chocolate Tour
The Best Hostel in Antwerp, Belgium
There are many different kinds of hostels: some hostels feel like college dorms; some feel like futuristic pod-homes; some feel like mountain sanctuaries; a few even feel a bit like hostel summer camp. Every budget traveler has their favorite "type" … [Read more...] about The Best Hostel in Antwerp, Belgium