Travel blog for working couples interested in affordable luxury, sustainable travel and a wide variety of ways to explore the world!
Edinburg is an incredible city in Scotland. With a population of over half a million, this city offers just a little bit of everything. But you may not have guessed that an extinct volcano lies in the middle of this compact city. You also may not have guessed that if you have just a few …
Many people are like us. Working adults with responsibilities as well as dreams of far-flung destinations. We fit a different type of travel mold than that of the younger end of the millennium generation. Long ago, we traded in the possibilities of a traditional gap year for the security offered by full time jobs and …
When searching through various travel and tourism lists, Stonehenge almost always pops up somewhere along the line. Stonehenge is over 5,000 years old and still serves as a mystery and special place for many. It is an unofficial world wonder for many, but also a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s an incredibly popular tourist attraction …
Planning a Mediterranean cruise is exciting. In fact, going on a Mediterranean cruise is regularly described as a “once in a lifetime” travel experience. Even if you’ve cruised before, this region offers so many different experiences from its popular Caribbean counterparts. The port cities and activities are different, the cultures are different, the food is …
Planning big trips can be really involved and paper intensive. From tickets, reservations, maps, paper money, journals, and more, there can be a lot of paper to keep track of. I really don’t like carting around excessive amounts of paper with our personal information on them, nor do I like having to keep various papers …
Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to spend a month exploring Europe. This was my first time overseas and it’s easy to say that this was a life changing trip for me. While my love of travel was born long before this particular trip, my time in Europe was a tipping point for me. …
Traveling by train in Italy is a great way to explore this beautiful country. First time train travel in a foreign country can be a little daunting to some. Making sure all of your base are covered allows train travel to go smooth as possible. Our first train trip was without any issues. If you’re …
Pompeii has become a major tourist destination, receiving an average of 2.5 million visitors per year. While fewer buildings are open for viewing today than several decades ago, many portions of the city are the center of tourism activities. As a result, Pompeii is suffering from the impacts caused by mass tourism.