Barcelona Bucket List: Bites, Buildings & Beyond
Draped in elaborate architecture, decorated with colorful artwork and sparkling with coastal beauty, the city of Barcelona, Spain is a melting pot of culture and history. With famous landmarks sprinkled throughout the city and a range of efficient public transportation methods, the bustling downtown area is a hotspot for travelers worldwide.
Amsterdam After Hours: Tulips, Tours and Temptation
Our alarms went off at 3:00 a.m. and we caught the shuttle to Dublin Airport for our flight to Amsterdam via Aer Lingus. We made quick work of the transit system and dropped our luggage at the our hotel, The G Experience. We enjoyed breakfast at Bagels & Beans.
Andorra: Adventures at Altitude
Nestled in the Pyrenees Mountains, Andorra offers a unique travel experience to those curious enough to make the journey. This scenic country is known for its breathtaking landscapes, which offer year-round outdoor recreation like hiking, skiing and snowboarding. Tax-free shopping, luxury wellness spas and a multicultural atmosphere set this region apart from the average vacation destination. Only accessible by car or bus from neighboring countries Spain and France, this hidden gem continues to be a well-maintained treasure.
Bold in Brussels: Beauty, Beer and Belgian Bites
The morning started with a train ride from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi. Our stomachs were growling, so we took the tram to Wolf: a food hall in the center of the city. I ordered tequeños and arepa de cholo. Jeff and I split salchipapas and I tried some dim sum – all of which was delicious!
Happy Birthday in Paris
An early start to the morning, Ashley and I took the train out west for a journey through the Palace of Versailles. The palace is a former royal residency built by King Louis XIV and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Chandeliers hung from every ceiling, the walls were covered in velvet and paintings found around every corner. My favorite room was the Hall of Mirrors: 357, to be exact! It was absolutely beautiful!
Imagine Ireland: The Ideal Irish Roadtrip
After a 12-hour travel day, Jeff and I landed in Dublin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning and picked up our rental car. For those who don’t know: in Ireland the driver sits on the right side of the car and they drive on the left side of the road. Absolute CHAOS. Eventually we arrived at the Lyndon Guesthouse, our home for the evening.
London Lowdown: Big Ben, The Beatles and Bustling Bars
Upon arriving at London Heathrow International Airport we took the underground to our hotel to drop off our luggage. We wasted no time and chose Abbey Road as our first adventure. (I see you, Beatles fans!) Jeff and I snuck through the crowd and dodged a few cars for photos and visited the gift shop.
Luxembourg Luxury
This morning we took a 3.5 hour train from Brussels to Luxembourg. Located between France, Belgium and Germany, this tiny country is about the size of the US state of Rhode Island! After checking into our hotel we had lunch at QoSQo where we enjoyed gourmet quesadillas. Our first attraction was Grand Ducal Palace, home of the Grand Duke. Around the corner was Notre Dame Cathedral. The chiming of its bell could be heard throughout the entire city.
Rome Revisited: Ruins, Religion and Rigatoni
The ancient city of Rome, Italy is said to have been founded in 753 BC. Known for its rich history, ancient ruins and iconic landmarks, millions of travelers from around the world flock to the bustling metropolis to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture. History books don’t do Italy’s capital city justice – this is one you’re going to have to see for yourself!
