Is Albania worth visiting? This is a question we heard ourselves asking before our trip, especially because Albania has had a pretty awful reputation throughout the Balkans. While we were doing a road trip through the region, almost every person we met from a neighboring country seemed surprised that we were planning to go to…
Learning cultural travel tips before visiting a new destination can completely change the way you experience a trip. When we first started traveling, we didn’t always know the unspoken rules of the places we visited, and we definitely learned some things the hard way. From accidentally over-tipping in countries where it can negatively impact local…
Planning a trip to Spain and wondering how to travel to Madrid? Spain’s capital is one of the best-connected cities in Europe, making it surprisingly easy to reach whether you are flying in from another continent, arriving from elsewhere in Spain, or traveling overland from another European country. I lived there for a couple of…
Looking for the best things to do in summer in NYC? Well, you’re in the right place! Summer is a love-hate relationship for us, and we’ve learned how to make the most of the city during the hottest months. New York City is incredible year-round, but summer is when the city really comes alive. Parks…
There are thousands of articles about the best things to do in NYC for first-time visitors, but most of them are simply giant lists of attractions. Anyone can tell you to visit Times Square or the Statue of Liberty. What they don’t tell you is which attractions are actually worth prioritizing, how much time to…
If you’re planning a trip to Japan then enjoying the incredible food of Osaka is a non-negociable! We had a friend living in Japan who couldn’t stop raving about Osaka as one of the country’s ultimate foodie destinations, so naturally we had to see what all the hype was about. We spent five days in…
I absolutely love going home and enjoying New York City! I used to always wish it was summer, and now we’ve been truly embracing the fact that there are four seasons, and that the city is always changing. Every season offers a completely different experience. From festive holiday markets and snowy streets to rooftop bars,…
New York is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, and there’s no better way to capture the magic than with a flying dress photoshoot in NYC’s iconic destinations. Whether you’re visiting the city for a weekend trip, are a frequent visitor, or are a New York native, flying dress photoshoots are the…
New York City is one of the most exciting cities in the world, and as locals to the area, it has always felt like our backyard. But even we know that a rainy day in the city can throw a wrench in your plans, especially if you had an outdoor itinerary in mind. If you’re…
Planning a trip to Italy and wondering how to get to Rome? This iconic city is full of history, ancient ruins, incredible food, and some of the most breathtaking art and architecture in the world. It is one of those cities that is an absolute must for first-time visitors to Italy, and should absolutely make…