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Wales: Northern Highlights

Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (A nation without a language is a nation without a heart)Old Welsh Proverbs The picturesque mountains and beaches of northern Wales make perfect road trip material. We only live two hours from the Wales border, so we hopped in the car and celebrated the...

Monaco: High Rollin’

At less than one square mile in size, Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world but also the wealthiest with 30% of the population being millionaires. The city attracts high rollers and is well-known for its fancy casinos, yacht-lined harbor, and expensive cars. The city-state is...

Nice: Relaxing on the French Riviera

There is more to life than increasing its speed.Gandhi World-class beaches. Old-world charm. Renowned culinary scene. Gorgeous weather. Azur blue sea. What more could you ask for when you are looking for a last-minute, relaxing weekend abroad with minimal planning necessary? Nice checked...

Glencoe: Hikes and Haggis

Kilt: it’s what happened to the last person that called it a skirtAnonymous Scotland has been on our bucket list for a while, so when I joined Jimmy in the UK this winter, we couldn’t wait to take the short drive north.  However, wintertime isn’t ideal, so when our friend Josh said...

Matera: Italy’s Ancient City of Caves

 Anyone who sees Matera cannot help but be awe-struck, so expressive and touching is its sorrowful beautyCarlo Levi Matera is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, and I bet that you have never heard of it. We hadn’t until it was named the 2019 European Capital...

Puglia: A Tour of Five Charming Towns

You may have the universe if I may have ItalyGiuseppe Verdi There is just something about the vibe in Italy.  The expressive language. The chill squares with little tables and chairs spilling out from coffee shops and restaurants.  The evening strolls.  The maze of narrow...