Itinerary for 3 Days in Barcelona, Spain

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

When Mark and I added Barcelona to our France and England trip itinerary, it was only meant to be a way to mark Spain off our country list. We didn’t Continue Reading →

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Uncovering Ancient Pompeii, Italy

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

If you’ve ever read a newspaper, poured concrete, used a public toilet or walked across a floor with radiant heating, your life has been touched by an invention created by Continue Reading →

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The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Bruges is one of the prettiest, most romantic cities in Europe. But it’s also home to one of the more unusual celebrations we’ve ever experienced in our travels – Heilig Bloedprocessie, Continue Reading →

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Grand-Place town hall, Brussels. Belgium

An Easy-to-Follow Guide for Two Jam-Packed Days in Brussels

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

You may think that two days in Brussels won’t be enough time to fully explore this major European city. But surprisingly, despite its size, many of the highlights in Brussels Continue Reading →

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24 Hours in Florence, Italy – Top 5 Can’t-Miss Attractions

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Florence, Italy is an iconic, ancient city that really encompasses the true heart of Italian food and culture. It’s crowded, busy, and colourful, and is a mandatory stop for anyone Continue Reading →

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An Afternoon in Verona, Including Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta)

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

It’s hard to believe now, but the first overseas vacation Mark and I ever took together was way back in 2006 to Italy! Man, planning that first holiday together was Continue Reading →

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5 Things to Know Before You Go to Victoria Falls

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Victoria Falls is one of those places that has to be seen to be believed. It’s almost impossible to comprehend the impressive volume of water that spills endlessly over this Continue Reading →

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Ginkaku-ji – The Temple of the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Not to be confused with Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Ginkaku-ji is the Temple of the Silver Pavilion. Despite the name though, it’s not actually covered in silver leaf. In Continue Reading →

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Kinkaku-ji – The Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, located in Kyoto, is one of those sites you have to see to believe. It manages to exist in its Continue Reading →

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The Temple of Edfu, Egypt

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

The Temple of Edfu is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. It’s also the second largest temple in all of Egypt, with the Temple of Karnak being the Continue Reading →

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What to Know Before You Visit the Pyramids of Giza

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

The Pyramids of Giza are some of the most iconic and fascinating man-made architectural achievements in the world. They are also overrun with tourists, fake security guards, aggressive camel drivers, Continue Reading →

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5 Things To Do in Avignon, France

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

In a country that boasts a city as amazing and beautiful as Paris, it’s understandable that you might not consider seeing other places in France. Paris has it all – Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Imperial Ruins of Rome’s Palatine Hill

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

If you love archaeology and history, then a visit to Palatine Hill is a must if you’re ever in Rome. It’s just a short walk from the Roman Colosseum and Continue Reading →

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A Photographic Tour of the Roman Colosseum

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Without a doubt, one of the most famous and iconic attractions in Rome is the Colosseum. Approximately 4 million tourists visit the Colosseum each year, making it one of the Continue Reading →

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A Self-Drive Adventure Around the Golden Circle in Iceland

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Darlene — Leave a reply

As Mark and I were planning our most recent visit to Iceland, we knew we wanted to venture beyond Reykjavik. We started pricing out day trips – the most popular Continue Reading →

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A Day Trip to Japan’s Himeji Castle

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Darlene — Leave a reply

When you think of castles, you probably imagine the massive stone facades, round towers, moats and dungeons of medieval European fortresses. But what about Japan? My husband and I were Continue Reading →

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The Engineering Marvel of Abu Simbel

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Abu Simbel is the site of two ancient temples located in Aswan, Egypt. At least, this is where they’re located now. But how they got here was no easy feat. Continue Reading →

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5 Reasons to Add Evora to Your Portugal Itinerary

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Evora is a quiet Portuguese town of approximately 56,500 residents. Located about 1.5 hours east of Lisbon, you could easily dismiss this little municipality as a “nothing to see here” Continue Reading →

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The Imperial Roman Baths in Trier, Germany

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Germany has a ton of Roman ruins scattered about, and Trier is no exception. We spent three days in this quaint little city. You could barely throw a stone in Continue Reading →

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Scenic Flight Over the Okavango Delta

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

During our group tour of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, we had the opportunity to take in a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta in Botswana. I don’t really Continue Reading →

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Itinerary for 3 Days in Barcelona, Spain

Uncovering Ancient Pompeii, Italy

The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium

An Easy-to-Follow Guide for Two Jam-Packed Days in Brussels

24 Hours in Florence, Italy – Top 5 Can’t-Miss Attractions

An Afternoon in Verona, Including Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta)

5 Things to Know Before You Go to Victoria Falls

Ginkaku-ji – The Temple of the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji – The Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto

The Temple of Edfu, Egypt

What to Know Before You Visit the Pyramids of Giza

5 Things To Do in Avignon, France

Exploring the Imperial Ruins of Rome’s Palatine Hill

A Photographic Tour of the Roman Colosseum

A Self-Drive Adventure Around the Golden Circle in Iceland

A Day Trip to Japan’s Himeji Castle

The Engineering Marvel of Abu Simbel

5 Reasons to Add Evora to Your Portugal Itinerary

The Imperial Roman Baths in Trier, Germany

Scenic Flight Over the Okavango Delta