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Munich, Germany

Traveling back from Sicily, Italy to New York we chose to do a 24-hour layover in Munich, Germany. We'd always wanted to go to Germany but had never been so we figured this might be a sweet taste of the culture.

Bruges, Belgium

Living and Studying in a Renaissance Town

An ancient town to its core, living and studying in Bruges, Belgium, was like taking a step back in time to the Renaissance. Winding canals line the incredibly beautiful stone buildings adorned with stained glass, and all sorts of yummy brasseries an...

Savoca, Sicily

Hilltop Town of The Godfather

Savoca, Sicily was our very favorite spot on our two week trip through Sicily. We booked it before knowing that this was the town where the Sicilian scenes of The Godfather were shot. Being Sicilian myself, these were actually my favorite scenes of a...

Teaching in Thailand

Explorations of an English Teacher in the Land of Smiles

Driving through the mountains on Thailand, I notice drastic contrasts in color and texture. From lush forest greens of every shade, to wildly abundant and colorful wild flowers and fruits, to tiny villages filled with glistening street foods and loca...

Bend, Oregon Itinerary: Where to Eat, Stay and Play

An Adventurer's Paradise

Explore Bend, Oregon with our ultimate itinerary! Discover the best places to eat, stay, and play in this vibrant destination. From late winter adventures visiting family to historic landmark stays, plan your memorable Bend trip now. Find local recom...

Kyoto, Japan

Traditional Japanese Crafts Abound

This trip of a lifetime took us back into the ancient Japanese crafts of weaving, papermaking, and indigo dyeing as they've been done for thousands of years. Being fully immersed in this rich culture of beauty has been life-changing.