A Guide to Surviving Mykonos, Greece in your 30s
If you too find yourself overwhelmed on Mykonos, follow my tips to avoid needing a vacation from your vacation.
Take a Trip Through Turkey’s Southern Riviera
Turkey has 4,500 miles of coastline so whether you’re looking for a peaceful, private chunk of sandy beach to relax or a party scene with bumping music and exotic cocktails, you’re bound to find both and everything in-between in Turkey. Rent a car and take the coastal route, stopping along the way to enjoy the …
Insider Secrets to Travel Like a Local on Oahu
If you are planning a trip or even a move to Oahu, follow these 13 insider tips to travel like a local and avoid breaking the bank.
A Local’s 12 Favorite Things to do on the North Shore
We were lucky enough to spend a year and a half living in Honolulu and absolutely fell in love with the island of Oahu. Our weekdays were spent living in the city and surfing in front of Waikiki beach but we couldn’t wait for the weekend to explore the other parts of the island. We …
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The Best Balkans Beaches and Beach Towns
The Balkan coastline is home to several culturally vibrant countries that have immense natural beauty. Their breathtaking beaches have turquoise waters, rocky coves, and rugged mountain backdrops. A rich history and nearby ancient ruins add a dose of adventure once you’ve had your fill of rest and relaxation on the pebble and sand beaches. From Croatia to Greece, here is a collection of my favorite beaches in the Balkans!
Croatia: Our Travel Journal
To sum up our 12-day Croatian experience… Croatia seems to be everything you think it will be… lovely old cities that are rich in history; wonderful and helpful people; a place where you feel safe and generally welcome; fantastic cuisine; generally reasonable prices in most cities; and most people speak English so it is easy enough to communicate and to get around. BUT I mentioned at the beginning of this post that my draw to Croatia was because I assumed it hadn’t gotten all crazy touristy yet, and that is most definitely not the case. We visited at the very beginning of their peak season and I cannot even imagine what the old city of Dubrovnik will look like in a month or two. I’m fairly certain I’ll want to be as far away from there as possible…
Albania: Our Travel Journal
Albania is everything you are looking for when you vacation – it’s safe, inexpensive, the people are lovely, the beaches beautiful, the food delicious, you can shop until your hearts content – what more could you ask for?