Itinerary for 3 Days in Barcelona, Spain
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
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 →
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium
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 →
Two Days in Brussels – An Easy-to-Follow Jam-Packed Guide
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 →
24 Hours in Florence, Italy – Top 5 Can’t-Miss Attractions
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 →
An Afternoon in Verona, Including Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta)
One of the smaller towns in Italy worth visiting is Verona. In ancient times, Verona was an important town, as it was at the intersection of several roads. Today, it’s Continue Reading →
5 Things to Know Before You Go to Victoria Falls
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 →
Ginkaku-ji – The Temple of the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto
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 →
Kinkaku-ji – The Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto
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 →
The Temple of Edfu, Egypt
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 →