I consider myself a thrifty traveler. It's not that I don't enjoy luxurious hotels or 5-course dinners, I just prefer to spend money on trips in a way that gets me more... longer vacations and ultimately, more time spent…
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Alison Macbeth
Living in a place as amazing as Amsterdam, we've had the chance to play Tour Guide a few times for our friends and family that have come to visit. I've decided to put this knowledge to use and am…
During our trip to Portugal's Algarve region this past August, we visited a number of beautiful beaches along the country's western and southern coasts. After visiting one of the most beautiful beaches near Aljezur, called Praia da Bordeira, we happened upon…
Thanks to Airbnb, you don't have to spend a fortune to stay in some beautiful places while on vacation! For this post, I've put together a list of my favorite and most memorable Airbnbs with links to where you…
Sintra, Portugal, is a small town just an hour train ride from Lisbon, making it a very popular destination for day-trippers from the nearby capital city. The forested, hilly area surrounding Sintra has a much milder climate than the…
Planning a wedding is not the easiest thing you'll do with your soon-to-be life partner, and planning a destination wedding only makes things more complicated. But for us, the payoff was absolutely worth it. If you're considering having a…
Our first wedding anniversary is just a week away! It's hard to believe it's already been a year... time flies, as they say, and we have certainly kept busy these past 12 months. In honor of this special occasion,…
Typically known for its cannabis friendly "coffeeshops" and Red Light District, many of Amsterdam's tourists may be surprised to learn there are more cultural attractions per capita in Amsterdam than any other major city in the world. With so many…
The first thing that comes to mind for most people when they think of Bruges, Belgium, are serene winding canals abutted by quaint stone houses. The city's famous canals give it the nickname The Venice of the North. In…
Haarlem is a very walkable town and a fun place to explore with its winding Medieval streets and brick alleyways. It's also just 15-minutes away from Amsterdam by train, making it a great choice if you're looking for a…