I spent three days in Naples, Italy mainly to see Pompeii and to eat all the food. As far as the city itself was concerned, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Perhaps that’s why I was so pleasantly surprised. Yes, it’s gritty and covered in graffiti, but first impressions can be deceiving. The Neapolitan people […]
Destinations
How to Spend One Day in Grand Teton National Park
Most visitors to Wyoming make a beeline for Yellowstone National Park, the state’s star attraction. But Grand Teton National park is just 10 miles south of Yellowstone and should not be overlooked. If you fly into Jackson Hole airport, you will actually land within the park’s boundaries. The descent past the Teton mountain range will […]
3 Days in Yellowstone – An Amazing Adventure
Yellowstone is the USA’s first national park and arguably its best. The 2.2 million acre park sits on top of a volcano, resulting in an extremely varied geothermal landscape. Although the last major eruption was over 600,000 years ago, the volcano is still very active. The pressure and heat that build up underground are released […]
5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary
Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Notting Hill, British Museum – the list of iconic sights in London goes on and on. So how many days do you need in London to experience all it has to offer? If it’s your first time visiting, I suggest spending at least 5 days in London. That […]
The Ultimate Washington DC Spring Blossoms Guide
Each spring, the Washington DC area erupts in colorful flowers. Cherry blossoms are the most famous, of course, and everyone waits with bated breath for the National Park Service to announce when peak bloom is expected. But there are plenty of other flowering trees and pretty petals to get excited about. From magnolias and eastern […]