You read our feature on the top “lows” from our spring 2016 trip and, while we did have a lot of problems, we had tons of amazing experiences too! Although we did feel like we had some bad luck at times, we were actually very fortunate that nothing truly terrible happened. Overall, the trip was …
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Photo Essay: Getting Lost in Florence’s Boboli Gardens
Florence’s Boboli Gardens are the most famous Italian gardens in the world! They are perched on top of a hill overlooking the city below and are home to a collection of sculptures and fountains and buildings dating from the 16th-18th centuries. Boboli Gardens features small vineyards, lovely flowers, tall hedges, and a maze of pathways …
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Top “Lows’ From Our Spring 2016 Europe Trip
Every trip has its lows. By traveling for an extended period of time, you are automatically opening yourself up to the possibility of something going wrong. I mean, many days it seems like if we didn’t have bad luck, we would have no luck at all! If you will, allow us a few minutes to …
This is What $20 Buys At Grocery Stores In Europe
Have you ever wondered how much you can buy for $20 at grocery stores in Europe? The results are pretty interesting and in some places, $20 in groceries bought us a good haul and in other cities, we left the store with only a few items. Although grocery shopping in Europe can be stressful at …
The Perfect European Road Trip Route: 8 Countries in 7 Days
Victoria’s Dad came to visit us in Europe and we set off on a fantastic European road trip. We were able to hit 8 countries in just 7 days. This itinerary is perfect for those of you who want to experience lots of European countries and culture in a small amount of time. In most …
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5 Things You Should Know About European Grocery Stores
Wondering what European grocery stores are like? When traveling to Europe for the first time, we were excited when we remembered that Aldi was a German company and it would be everywhere! Little did we know that Aldi is just one of a bajillion different types of grocery stores in Europe. In the United States, …
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5 Things We Love About Irish Car Rentals
During our time in Europe we have rented cars multiple times and each and every time the rates have been astronomically expensive! As true Americans, neither of us know how to drive a manual so we are constantly forced into renting automatic vehicles. Guess what? Automatics are “automatically” more expensive. During our research, we stumbled …
An Interracial Couple’s Response to “Airbnb Profile Photos Disadvantage Black Users”
Today an article hit the web from The New York Daily News regarding the disadvantages black people seem to receive when using Airbnb. When we heard that such an article had been published, we both reacted with ‘OMG THANK YOU FINALLY SOMEONE WRITES ABOUT THIS!’ As an interracial couple who has been traveling for the …
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How To Use An Italian Coffee Maker (Moka) Without Crying
Storytime: Our lovely Airbnb host in Bogliasco, Italy decided to take the “bed and breakfast” part to the next level by offering us a delicious traditional homemade breakfast. We had never tried coffee in Italy before so we were very excited! The night before, she told us she would leave the coffee on the …
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