Paris Districts

Paris Districts

Arrondissements (Paris Districts): Where to Stay in Paris for First-Time Visitors.  Paris has 20 arrondissements  (think of them like districts or neighborhoods). They spiral out from the center like a snail shell. Here’s why this matters: where you stay sets the tone...
Sintra Portugal

Sintra Portugal

Sintra Portugal: A Fairytale Day Trip. Sintra feels like stepping into a real-life fairytale. It’s perched in the cool, green hills just outside Lisbon, and it’s packed with dreamy architecture, dramatic viewpoints, and gardens that make you want to slow down and look...
Lagos, Portugal

Lagos, Portugal

Lagos, Portugal was one of those places Raun and I didn’t just like. We were genuinely blown away. Tucked along the Algarve coast in southern Portugal, Lagos is where dramatic golden cliffs meet bright turquoise water, and every turn seems to come with another “wait…...
Lisbon, Portugal: A City to Savor

Lisbon, Portugal: A City to Savor

Lisbon, Portugal: A City to Savor has a way of pulling you in gently… and then not letting go. Raun and I have been there more than once, and every time we leave we start talking about when we’ll come back. It’s the light (Lisbon glows), the hills, the tiled...
A Magical Christmas and New Year Holiday Through Europe

A Magical Christmas and New Year Holiday Through Europe

One of our most memorable holiday seasons was spent traveling through Europe during Christmas and New Year — a journey through four incredible countries that became a magical and meaningful adventure. We made the decision to celebrate with family and friends living in...
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