Last updated on July 25th, 2023 at 06:51 pmThousands of years ago before Salzburg became famous for ‘The Sound of Music,’ it was a powerful trading center for White Gold. The rock salt mined under the Austrian Alps was as valuable as gold at the time. A name which the city embraced – “Salt Fortress” […]
Austrian Alpine Slide Adventure – Easy Day Trip From Salzburg
Last updated on July 25th, 2023 at 07:00 pmThe Alps might attract skiers and snowboarders in the winter but have you ever heard of sliding down the Alp on your summer holiday? You will now! And what’s more, it’s an easy day trip from Salzburg combined with Hallein Salt Mine tour. Gaurav and I are […]
What Is the Best Time to Visit Kenya? Tips for Visiting Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari
Last updated on June 27th, 2023 at 03:03 pmWho doesn’t have an African safari holiday on their bucket list?! My safari dreams were so close to coming true when Gaurav asked me to join him on a work trip to Kenya. The only problem – he had to be there in April, which is considered […]
Things to Do and See in Quebec City in Summer – A 2-Day Itinerary
Last updated on October 30th, 2024 at 06:08 pmIf you are wondering how to experience Europe without leaving North America, then you’ve reached the right place. We usually try to avoid visiting Europe in the summers not only because of the crazy prices but also to avoid flooded tourist scenes. So last summer, when we […]
Visiting the Bavarian Castles Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau – An Easy Day Trip From Munich
Last updated on May 22nd, 2023 at 01:23 pmVisiting Neuschwanstein castle, aka the fairytale castle or the Swan castle near Munich in Germany, makes for a fun day trip from Munich. It has inspired the likes of many artists, including Walt Disney, who created Sleeping Beauty’s castle after it. For us, what started off as […]
Keukenhof Park, Holland – Where to See Tulip Fields Near Amsterdam
Last updated on June 30th, 2023 at 10:58 amSeeing the Dutch tulips is a big bucket list item for anyone. And why not? The Netherlands has a multimillion-dollar floral industry built upon it. No kidding! You can even go see the Aalsmeer flower auction in Amsterdam. Fun FACT: Tulips were introduced to the Dutch in […]
Packing List for Iceland in Summer
Last updated on May 18th, 2024 at 12:04 pmSome of the most common questions we get asked related to Iceland are – what to wear in Iceland? will it be cold there in summer? what do I pack for my Iceland trip? Now, we have already published our summer road trip itinerary and basic tips for […]
How to Spend 3 Fun Days in Munich – A Self-Guided Itinerary
Last updated on June 26th, 2023 at 07:15 pmMunich was a surprise trip we gifted ourselves last summer. We were playing a little flight roulette while randomly searching for places to go on a long weekend. Our plan was to find a cheap flight to anywhere in Europe since it’s an easy distance to cover […]
Ultimate SF to LA Road Trip – Best Stops Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway
Last updated on December 23rd, 2023 at 02:02 pmNamed as one of the most scenic drives in America, California’s State Highway 1 or the Pacific Coast Highway road trip is well worth the hype. After years of dreaming about this drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, I finally checked this off my bucket list. […]
Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms in DC: Hidden Gems & Favorites
Last updated on September 30th, 2024 at 09:50 pmNot everyone has the luxury to go to Japan to see Cherry Blossoms, right?! Well, in that case, heading to Washington DC to spend a beautiful spring weekend would be the way to go. We have now lived here for over 10 years and have spent a […]