Embarrassingly, my knowledge of the Netherlands was stereotypical: legal drugs, red light district, windmills, tulips, wooden shoes, and Anne Frank. Amsterdam was the first stop on our two-month trip to Europe and Africa. It was our first overseas trip together. I was excited, but I had some nerves on alert, too. On top of that, …
St. George’s Island is located in the East of Bermuda, just North of the airport. This is the place to go if you want the original Bermuda. The town of St. George is listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site. Per UNESCO, “The historic town of St George with its related fortifications is an outstanding example …
The cultural landscape of Sintra is listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, and for good reason. Sintra is the Portugal I imagined and came to see. The beauty, the charm, the history, nature – the list goes on. Sintra is magical. My biggest regret is that we should have visited earlier and stayed longer. Plan …
Istanbul is a large, spread-out city; it can be overwhelming trying to decide where and how to start exploring the city. Matt suggested we take a guided tour for our first day. A great idea to help us figure out the layout and learn some insider tips for the rest of the week. We booked …