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January 24, 2021
It’s one of the most Instagrammed bucket list places on the planet, but is Santorini worth the hype? Known as one of the most luxurious, romantic, and honeymoon destinations, we were very excited that the Santorini cruise port in the Cyclades Islands was one of the places on our Mediterranean Cruise with Princess Cruise Lines, […]
December 30, 2020
When I set off for the southern coast of Albania with JayWay Travel, my friends were more than a little skeptical. Known for scouring the earth in search of the best beaches, they didn’t see the lure. To be honest, besides it being an off-the-beaten-path destination, I wasn’t sure what to expect myself in Ksamil Albania, or […]
November 11, 2020
Poland. It’s one of the few countries in Central Europe that I had not visited. Gloomy images of tragedy, poverty, and food lines were all I knew. But I was wrong, so wrong. What I found was a county that boasts the sixth-largest economy in Europe and is one of the safest places to live […]
November 5, 2020
Island Hopping Croatia Updated 2020 Sometimes your journeys transform in unexpected ways. That’s how my cruise on the Dalmatian Islands turned out. What began as a solo trip visiting Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice National Park, and Bosnia, ended with a sensational island-hopping adventure, gathering up other women from other countries, and forming what became a girls’ […]
October 23, 2020
Odessa in Ukraine is a port city on the Black Sea, founded in 1794 (relatively young compared to Kiev or Lviv) by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. Its reputation as the summer capital and number of things to do in Odessa Ukraine draws in visitors who are eager to stroll around the city’s tree-lined […]
September 8, 2020
If you are looking for a European destination that is scenic and affordable, quirky but friendly, has beaches, mountains, vineyards, and great food….then you will love it here. There are so many things to do in Macedonia! One of the Balkan Peninsula’s landlocked countries in Southeastern Europe, the Republic Macedonia was once part of the […]
July 16, 2020
Why take the Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour? Hmmm, let me count the ways… kings and queens, knights, magicians, scoundrels, dwarfs, giants, dragons, witches, eunuchs, heroes, liars, and more. I won’t lie, I’m biased. Game of Thrones is the best medieval series ever to hit television, perhaps even the best series of any genre. The […]
June 14, 2020
Castle vacations are all the rage, and why not? Who doesn’t want to channel their inner king, princess, knight, or jester by staying in authentic castle rooms! Europe arguably offers the most diverse castle experience, with lodging ranging from medieval mansions to opulent palaces, to delightful chateaux. Related: 11 Lithuanian Castles That Will Amaze You […]
May 15, 2020
Nestled in the Portuguese mountains not far from Lisbon is the fairytale city of Sintra. The palaces of Sintra were once the summer homes for Portuguese monarchs and it’s a wonderful reprieve to escape the heat and humidity of the capital city. The historic center of Sintra is known for its 19th-century Romanticist architecture, royal […]
April 1, 2020
Switzerland tops as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The country has an exceptional amount of cultural diversity and beauty. Having four international languages spoken across the country, all people from across the globe are well represented. The country has many remarkable things to offer, including flower-lined nature paths, glorious mountain scenery, […]