Medieval castles, culinary masterpieces, and modern history at every turn. Travel seamlessly across cultures and soak in epic history.
An extensive travelogue of our 21-day cruise from Lisbon to Cape Town. Highlights include the volcanic Canary Islands, the haunting history of Gorée Island (Senegal), the jungle beauty of São Tomé, and the desert landscapes of Walvis Bay (Namibia)
From London to Lisbon! Join us for a 3-week road trip packed with family fun in Greenwich, Belgian beer quirks, the moving history of Vimy Ridge, spontaneous stops in France (hello, raclette!), and the beautiful castles of Sintra. See our full, flexible itinerary!
A comprehensive summary of our second year of world travel, spanning Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia), a massive road trip across Australia (East Coast, Outback, West Coast), and the dramatic start of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Pacific Ocean.
A 23-day cruise from Genoa to Mauritius! We sailed through the Suez Canal, snorkelled the Red Sea, and visited the high-cost islands of Seychelles and Réunion. We share our experience with Costa Cruises, the pirate protocols, and why this budget cruise was the perfect way to get to Madagascar.
Genoa was our launchpad! We share our travel day from hell (missed connections & last-minute trains), plus our costly day trip to the French Riviera (Nice & Monaco). The highlight? The perfectly charming fishing village of Portofino and the gritty, real charm of Genoa itself.
From the Balkans to Bavaria! We explore the history and unique museums of Zagreb (Croatia), take a day trip to stunning Lake Bled (Slovenia) for that famous cream cake, and then brave the massive tents of Oktoberfest in Munich. Three litres later, my liver protested!
Sarajevo is a city of layers! We detail the history of the Siege of Sarajevo with two essential walking tours, visit the powerful Galerija 11/07/95 (Srebrenica), and explore the abandoned Olympic bobsled track that's now covered in graffiti. Plus, where to find the best cevapi and Bosnian coffee.
Our first stop in Serbia! We were charmed by the Art Nouveau architecture of Subotica, took a controversial "20th Century" walking tour in Belgrade, visited the Tesla Museum, and biked the shores of the Sava and Danube rivers. Plus, we share the essential (and complex) background to the Yugoslav wars.
How do you pronounce Budapest? We spent six days exploring the combined city! We navigated the 100E bus (and ticket snafu), drank pálinka, explored the famous Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar, saw the Parliament lit up, and stood silent at the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. Plus, Nic walked 20+ km solo!
Our 9-day Malta Itinerary! We used a 7-day bus pass to explore Valletta, the ancient walled city of Mdina, and the tiny island of Gozo. We share the story of the WWII bomb miracle at the Mosta Dome, the Knights of St. John history, and our dinner-and-dance experience.