The Goulash Experiment
(pronounced “dah-shake” and meaning “can I help you” or “pardon”) was a word I grew accustomed to hearing during our journey through Budapest’s Central Market. I was on a mission to …
Oh My Prague!
Prague is absolutely gorgeous, relatively cheap, and very walkable, which made for a great week of exploring and eating. We stayed in a newly renovated Airbnb in Prague 2 (or Vinohrady) …
A wonderful week in Mainz!
Our week in Mainz was truly special as we were able to spend quality time with family and experience the town and gorgeous surrounding areas. The scenery on the two hour …
A quick stop in Cologne!
Cologne (locally known as Köln) is a port city that sits on the Rhine River in western Germany, which made it an ideal first stop on the way to Mainz to …
We dig Amsterdam!
Amsterdam was our longest leg thus far and definitely one of our favorites! The cooler weather was a bit of an adjustment at first but we quickly came to appreciate …
#PrayForNice
We were hoping to fill this blog post with our wonderful experience in Nice and how much we cherished our time there but we’ve been so saddened and disgusted by …
Barcelona: our Catalonian adventure
We traveled to Barcelona by Renfe train which was a nice change not having to deal with airport security and luggage guidelines. Getting back to a coastal city and staying …
Gambas al Ajillo!
Ironically, we tried this traditional Spanish dish in Lisbon a few weeks ago and I finally gave it a whirl here in Barcelona after a visit to the gigantic La Boqueria. As …
Madrid: The Capital of Tapas!
With over 3 million people in Spain’s capital, Madrid is big, busy, and diverse. We stayed in a tiny basement Airbnb near Sol, the city center where you can find …
Southern Portugal: From the Farm to the Beach
We’re back after a relaxing week without internet! Our previous post didn’t include our last night in Lisbon, which was one for the books. It was the culmination of the Festival of Santo …