Cappadocia has been on my bucket list ever since I first saw photos of multi-colored balloons rising over red and rose-colored valleys. This region of Turkey is known for its natural and man-made wonders, including fairy chimneys (rock spires), underground cities, and cave houses. Chris ended up skipping Turkey (since we already went to Istanbul on […]
Roundabout Romania
In love with renting cars and driving around countries after Macedonia and Montenegro, we decided Romania would be a great stop for our next road trip. We spent five days driving through a handful of picturesque villages in Romania and ending our trip with a night in its capital of Bucharest. Romania also has more […]
I Heart Budapest
From the moment we stepped off the train in Budapest, I felt like I was transplanted to New York City. Except instead of skyscrapers, there were low buildings with lavish facades from an incredible mix of architectural styles. But the same aloof rushing urbanites, the same thriving subculture, the same gilded upper-crust establishments juxtaposed with […]
A Quick Stop in Slovakia
After a whirlwind week with friends, touring four cities across three countries, and participating in the merriment of Oktoberfest…. Chris and I were ready for some down time. Two nights in Bratislava, Slovakia (using the last of our Club Carlson points) were just what the doctor ordered. As much as we love Airbnb, white fluffy […]
Coffee and Cake, Hapsburgs and Ham Hock in Vienna
Our next stop was the polar opposite of beer-chugging Munich during Oktoberfest. The stately aristocrat of Europe, Vienna is known for classical music, fancy cake and fine wine, and grandiose buildings. It’s a city where people linger in cafes for hours over a single coffee and pastry and everyone knows how to waltz. It was […]
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