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10 Reasons Why I Love Lisbon (and you will too!)

Lisbon won me over pretty much as soon as we arrived. Even in my jet-lagged state, I could tell this was a special place. I fell in love with Lisbon top to bottom and everything in between. Here are 10 reasons I love Lisbon and think you will too. 1) Lisbon Architecture There is a rustic beauty to this city of colorful buildings and steep hills that feels different than any other place I’ve visited. One of my favorite things...

Sophia Loren art mural in Naples, Italy

10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Naples, Italy

When you think of Naples, Italy do you think of the mafia? Trash in the streets? I’m here to debunk the negative stereotypes you may have about this interesting and complex Italian City. But there are things you need to know before going. Here are ten things you need to know before visiting Naples. Tourism is booming in Naples, with the number of tourists visiting more than doubling since 2010. The success of Elena Ferrante’s My Brillant Friend series of...

How a DNA Test Changed My Life & Made Me Book a Trip to Italy

I’ve been to Italy several times and love it. It’s Italy! What’s not to love about pasta and wine and gelato? But my recent trip to the boot was more about exploring an emotional landscape than taking in the scenic beauty of the country. Read on to find out why I booked a trip to Italy based on my DNA test results and my experience with DNA travel. What is DNA Travel? The popularity of at-home DNA testing has led...

Peterhof Gardens, St. Petersburg, Russia

What to Expect on a Two-Day Tour In St Petersburg

A stop in St. Petersburg, Russia is a perennial favorite and often the highlight of any Baltic Cruise. Many cruise itineraries spend two days in St. Petersburg because there is so much to see. Curious about what to expect on a two-day tour in St Petersburg? Here’s my recent experience and details on why you should book a tour and what you may see. Do I Have to Book a Tour? No, but most visitors will be required to have...

Tivoli Gardens – a Must-See in Copenhagen

“That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” Walt Disney Last summer, our family went on a Baltic Cruise that started in Copenhagen, Denmark.  We arrived in Copenhagen the day before the cruise departed and had the absolute pleasure of exploring this amazing city.  While our time in Copenhagen was short, we saw so many things and fell in love with the city.  Of the many things to do in Copenhagen is visit Tivoli Gardens.  What...

Best Lisbon Food Tour – Taste of Lisboa Review

I love getting to know a destination through its food.  That’s why food tours have become one of my favorite ways to see a city and get my belly full at the same time. And our recent tour with Taste of Lisboa’s Food Tour in Lisbon is one of the best food tours I’ve taken. When planning our trip to Portugal, I knew a Lisbon food tour had to be part of the itinerary.  I researched a few companies and...

carmo ruins in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Must See – Carmo Ruins

“The ruins proclaim the building was beautiful.” Mohsin Hamid A trip to Lisbon had been on my bucket list for a while. Once there, I fell completely under its spell. Portugal is a stunning country with so much to see and do. There’s a rustic elegance to Lisbon that feels different than other European cities I’ve visited. There’s no pretense. It’s not trying to be anything more than what it is. Because what it is, is amazing. In a city...