Packing can be tough, and it is WAY more than just packing your clothes. As a matter of fact, the other things you need may be more important than what you wear.  We recently did a three-week trip to Europe (3 countries) and then straight to South America (also three countries) with just one medi...

 In this episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek into our upcoming walking adventure through the heart of Umbria, Italy, with Macs Adventure. Known as the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria is a region full of rolling hills, medieval hilltop towns, olive groves, and vineyard-covered landscapes—and we ...

While we don't consider ourselves huge foodies, we do like to eat.  We also like to find the best local places to eat when visiting a new destination.  We typically don't want to visit a chain unless we really love it and it's not something we have at home (Wagamama or Nando's when in the UK for ...

Fall is a great time to plan a getaway.  As the seasons start to change, a getaway is a great way to reflect on the next season and get some inspiration from your travels. Some links are affiliate links.  See our disclosure. Here's 10 Places you should Book for a Fall Getaway Your choice will o...

First, Here’s what we did right when we visited Rome. Melissa’s sister had highly recommended a couple of tours and I’m so glad we took her advice. They were: 1. The Colosseum and Roman Forum with the Colosseum Underground tour. Highly recommend. At the very least buy tickets for the Colosseum...

We have mixed feelings about traveling to the world's most popular destinations.  While we want to see them because they are the most talked about and photographed iconic locations worldwide, they can also often be touristy.  We think the key to seeing these places is t...

How we are Maximizing our Travel in 2024 with Travel Hacks In this post we're going to share some travel hacks that we have learned while planning our upcoming trips. If you are unfamiliar with the term “travel hack,” it refers to strategies and techniques used to maximize travel while minimizin...

Italy’s warm hospitality, passionate people, and timeless allure make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a blend of history, art, and natural splendor.  Here's our experiences, what we would do differently, what you need to pack, and where we want to go next! Here's Our 7 Places ...

On our summer trip to Europe we were in Naples, Italy and Greece was our next stop on our trip.  We had planned about 10 days to visit the Greek Islands and Athens.   We decided on Santorini as our first stop- you have to see it once right? You can fly from Naples to Santorini so it was a perfec...

In June & July of 2019 we had the opportunity to take an extended trip to Europe.  Sine the Mediterranean was an area of interest, especially Greece as Melissa had been there before while I was working in the UK for several weeks. We decided to look at a Mediterranean cruise as that would allow...