With so much to do and see in the immense country of Japan, it can be difficult to plan a relatively short trip. My eight day itinerary includes stays in the two most popular cities, Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as day trips to see some incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I’ve included my original…
There are some cities that make an immediate impact on you. One such place is Copenhagen. It’s a little unexpected and that’s probably what’s so great about it. It was the city I spent the least amount of time in since it was just a quick layover stop, but is one of the ones I…
When staying in Paris, your visit will be very colored by the area in which you stay. There are countless neighborhoods within the 20 arrondissements in Paris so it is important to choose wisely. When I visited Paris I stayed in the Saint Michel area, and loved it! I chose to stay at the Holiday…
The Amalfi coast would have to top my list of favorite places, and for good reason. With cliffside towns leading down to the beach, a volcano on the horizon, and roman ruins within a short drive, this area in Italy is hard to beat! We made it there via our cruise port of Naples and…
If you just missed cherry blossom season in Japan, then don’t fret! The Shiba-sakura (Pink Moss) festival hosts an equally impressive array of flowers, with the pink moss carpeting the ground and a view of Mt.Fuji. This was such a fun day on our family Japan trip, which you can find the full itinerary to…