Where to Eat in Izmir

If I told you to visit a coastal Turkish city with incredible food that is also home to ancient ruins, you’d probably be on the first plane to Antalya. After all, it’s one of the top 10 most visited cities in the whole world, surely that’s where I’m telling you to go. There can’t be …

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5 Days in Istanbul: The Ultimate Itinerary

Istanbul: where east and west collide. The crossroads of the world. It is a city packed with unparalleled history, life, and culture. A city with a mosque on every corner where no person can truly feel out of place. A city full of smiling faces, delicious food, and an addicting charm. You can spend 5 …

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A Day Trip to Évora from Lisbon

A day trip to Évora belongs on every traveler’s Portuguese itinerary. Évora is a charming town that lies at the center of the Alentejo region of Portugal. While small in stature (just ~50,000 residents) this town punches above its weight in historical significance. Located just 90 minutes from Lisbon by train, the whole town is …

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Lake Bled: A Day Trip Itinerary

Lake Bled is the most famous destination in Slovenia and also the best. You can’t come to Slovenia without spending at least a day here. The iconic photo of the island church in the center of the lake is frequently used as a screensaver for TVs and computers. If you’ve seen the photos and wondered: …

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