Restaurant Recommendations Forno Campo de’ Fiori This place is high on the list of touristy restaurants, but for good reason. It’s right on the perimeter of Camp de’ Fiori and is serving up some tasty treats like Pizza Bianca. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187791-d2093186-Reviews-Forno_Campo_de_Fiori-Rome_Lazio.html Il Fornaio A bakery and its delicious. This was our first food stop after landing in Rome and checking into[…]
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Overview Experience an unforgettable trip as we return to London at Christmas! Our 5-day itinerary includes iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, and seasonal festive sights at Covent Garden Christmas Tree and Trafalgar Square. We indulged in gourmet meals at Dishoom and Hawksmoor Seven Dials, explored historic sites like the Charles Dickens Museum and Tower[…]
Read moreDay 1: April 18 – Departure Day 2: April 19 – Arrival in Amsterdam Day 3: April 20 – Haarlem Day 4: April 21 – Day Trip to Keukenhof Day 5: April 22 – The Hague and Delft Day 6: April 23 – The Hague Day 7: April 24 – Amsterdam Day 8: April 25 – Amsterdam Day 9: April[…]
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We sailed with A-Rosa on the Silva. A 186 passenger river cruise ship down the Rhine River roundtrip from Cologne (Köln) to see several of the German Christmas Markets. It was the “Rhine Christmas Markets All-Inclusive Premium International” cruise. We choose A-Rosa for two reasons: 1) they market themselves as “family friendly” and allow small children on board and 2)[…]
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Welcome, food enthusiasts and explorers of gastronomic delights, to the heart of London’s vibrant culinary scene – Borough Market. Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market stands as a haven for food lovers, a place where history, tradition, and innovation converge to create a feast for the senses. As you step into Borough Market, you’ll find[…]
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Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia are two towns that straddle either side of the Douro River. They are often thought as one town, and they do flow together as if one community, but technically they’re two different towns. Porto is made famous by the wine of it’s namesake, Port. Porto is an UNESCO World Heritage site. Food and Restaurant[…]
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“We are a family of three and will go on a two week trip with just two backpacks.” Whenever I say that, people look at me like I have two heads and question me to make sure that what they heard was correct. It is! We pack all of our stuff for a two week trip into one backpack per[…]
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Our Unforgettable Trip to Italy in November Rome is a must-see destination. A “Travel 101” place, as I like to call it. It’s busy, very touristy, not always warm and welcoming, but the attractions are some of the best the world has to offer. You can’t miss Ancient Rome with the Colosseum and Roman Forum, Historic Rome with the Pantheon,[…]
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This five day itinerary takes in the highlights of what Iceland has to offer. You’ll see waterfalls, glaciers, tons of sheep, black sand beaches, hot springs and more. This itinerary requires a rental car. It’s easy for anyone to do. You can do the days in whatever order you wish. Iceland, to put it mildly, is breathtaking. It’s some of[…]
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