Our most memorable moment in Athens was reaching the top of the rocky ancient citadel and seeing its ruins with our own eyes. Continue reading The Acropolis of Athens: 5 Things to Know Before You Go
What’s in a windmill? It’s a question we never asked ourselves until we were standing in front of one, craning our necks to take in its impressive height. Continue reading A Look Inside Italy’s Only Working Windmill
Travelers with limited time tend to wonder: Lucca or Siena? Our answer: It’d be a shame to have to choose between the two. Here’s what we loved about each. Continue reading Lucca or Siena? Hopefully, You Don’t Have to Choose
The world’s largest museum complex is even more mesmerizing after hours. Continue reading Why You Should Visit the Vatican Museums at Night
Campo de’ Fiori, one of Rome’s most famous public squares, buzzes around the clock. With its many restaurants, cinemas, theaters, nightclubs, bakeries and boutiques, it’s easy to see why. Continue reading 6 Things to Do Around Rome’s Campo de’ Fiori
The old saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Luckily, though, you can visit many of it’s most famous sites in one day – on foot. Here’s our tried-and-true route. Continue reading A 1-Day Walking Tour of Rome’s Most Iconic Sites
There are more than 40,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand. Yes – 40,000! Here’s how to prep for your visit to two of the country’s most famous. Continue reading Bangkok’s Wat Arun & Wat Pho: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
Compared to many major Asian cities, Hong Kong isn’t big – but it’s just as busy. So when we started researching where to book a room during our first visit, we didn’t know where to start. Continue reading 3 Neighborhoods to Stay in When Visiting Hong Kong
Tucked into the mountains of Lantau Island is one of the world’s biggest sitting Buddha statues, as well as a monastery that dates back more than 100 years. Continue reading A Day Trip to Hong Kong’s Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
From cheap eats to shopping to street entertainment, we never grew tired of what this Japanese-inspired neighborhood had to offer. For backpackers, there’s no better home base in Taipei. Continue reading 5 Reasons to Stay in Taipei’s Ximen Neighborhood
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