I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, but that didn’t stop me from feeling like I lived in the Swiss Alps with the Von Trapps when I was young. My mother would constantly fill the house with singing, playing the soundtrack, or the Sound of Music DVD playing in the background of our lives.… Continue reading Villa Trapp: A Hotel with History
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Are the Hills Still Alive? Salzburg: A Traveler’s Perspective
We recently returned back from a trip to Salzburg with Emily’s family. A trip 43 years in the making. We asked Emily’s mom to write about how she experienced the city she loves then and now. Here is what she had to say: The very first time I ever heard of Salzburg, Austria was in… Continue reading Are the Hills Still Alive? Salzburg: A Traveler’s Perspective
Top Places to Explore in Istanbul
Recently we have received a few requests about highlights and recommendations to do in Istanbul , Turkey. Istanbul has such a rich and deep history, truly there is something wonderful to be seen around every corner. These are a few of our must see recommendations in central Istanbul. Like I said Turkey has deep, rich, and… Continue reading Top Places to Explore in Istanbul
What is it Like to Ride a Hot Air Balloon in Turkey?
“If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it, anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it. There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination” -Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Sometimes in your life you will have amazing and extraordinary moments… Continue reading What is it Like to Ride a Hot Air Balloon in Turkey?
Must See Cities in Turkey
Turkey needs to on your bucket list. It is breathtaking, full of beautiful cities, amazing ancient civilizations, and historical UNESCO World Heritage sites. Most people know about Istanbul but Turkey has so many more sites to see! We will do a separate article about Istanbul later on but for now, we want to discuss these… Continue reading Must See Cities in Turkey
How We Travel for (Almost) Free!
While traveling can be fun, it can also be down right expensive. That is the reason I hear most often as to why people do not travel more. Repeat after me, TRAVELING DOES NOT HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! We want everyone to be able to experience the world without breaking the bank. Here are the… Continue reading How We Travel for (Almost) Free!
Reasons You Should NOT Travel
Traveling is fun! It is a time to explore the world outside of your boundaries and meet new friends. But there are times that you should definitely NOT travel. Don’t travel because you are running away from something You should not use travel to hide from problems because problems return. Sometimes they return in different… Continue reading Reasons You Should NOT Travel
Road Trip Dos and Don’ts
Being the adventurous travelers we are, one of our first big travels was an United States road trip! We spent a month traveling through the West coast; down the Pacific Coast Highway, through the redwood forest, and traversing Yellowstone. We will soon be posting our itineraries, suggestions, and the best parts of the trip. But… Continue reading Road Trip Dos and Don’ts
Beginner’s Guide to Lucerne Switzerland in the Winter
Visiting Lucerne soon and don’t know where to start? We have your back! Below are some of our suggestions for an amazing time in Lucerne that won’t break the bank. If reading isn’t really your thing, check out our video of this trip here! Where to stay? We definitely recommend the Bellpark Hostel. First of… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Lucerne Switzerland in the Winter
Six Places You Should Definitely Visit in 2018!
A new year is definitely time for new adventures!! Here are some of our top places to go in 2018 that have been travel approved by us!! Prague, Czech Republic Looking to travel Europe but are someone who is on a budget? Prague is definitely the place to hit up. From its beautiful architecture, to… Continue reading Six Places You Should Definitely Visit in 2018!