I’m a fan of seeing a new destination on foot if it’s at all possible. There’s nothing quite like being out in the open air, smelling the food cooking from local bakeries and restaurants, interacting with locals and seeing the sites from outside of a car or tour bus window, especially when visiting some of…
Category: Europe
Want to show your family the history and beauty of Europe? You’re not alone! Come along and learn how to discover “the continent” as a first-timer, get inspired with where to travel from Italy and Ireland to Paris, Spain and London. I share my journalistic and firsthand advice on the sites to see, tours to take, navigating the unfamiliar languages and, of course, flying – and staying – free, using travel rewards.
10 Little Known Things to Do in Barcelona
If you’re planning to venture to beautiful Barcelona for the first time, you’re probably excited to see its top sites and eyeing the perfect place to stay on sites like Lugaris.com, which offers luxury apartments. After all, there are so many things to do in Barcelona, which is known for its beautiful architecture found in its…
Italy Travel Tips: 35 Things Every Traveler to Italy Should Know
Our family made our first trek to Europe together in 2017. We were nervous. I had traveled to Europe once, but the rest of my family had not. Our plans took us to Dublin, then on to Paris followed by Bologna in northern Italy and then Tuscany. What if we can’t communicate? What if we…
Vacation Rental or Hotel: Which Is Right for Your European Vacation?
Planning a trip to Europe can be overwhelming, especially if you want to visit multiple countries. And when it comes to booking accommodations, whether you’re interested in staying in a hotel or a rental, making the right choice is imperative, as your vacation lodgings will determine where you rest and relax, as well as your proximity to top…
A Family Guide to Exploring Dublin
About a six-hour flight from the East Coast, Dublin makes a great family-friendly destination with its friendly people, walkable streets and central location to explore the rest of the country. Families can fly there entirely on miles by booking with Aer Lingus, the national airline of Ireland, which offers flights for 26,000 miles per person during their “off…