The Azores are an archipelago of nine islands in the Atlantic Ocean that are still fairly new to hosting visitors. This means they remain very untouched with nature being the key reason to explore the Azores. The colors of the islands really come out in photographs and your Instagram feed will […]
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Our 6-Day Ireland Itinerary
A few years ago, we traveled to Ireland along with three friends to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was one of our first trips that required planning (no tour guides, no cruise ship, etc.). We were pretty ambitious and squeezed a lot of sightseeing into those 6 days, but it […]
Experiencing the NFL in London
If you love American football, you’ll definitely want to experience the NFL in London! We are Jacksonville Jaguars season ticket holders and have been wanting to see one of their games in London for years. We finally made it for the 2018 game against the Eagles and (despite the loss) […]
One Day on Terceira Island, Azores
During our week-long stay in the Azores, mostly on São Miguel, our group decided to spend one day visiting another nearby island. WC, Kelly, Harah, and myself woke up bright and early to catch the 7:00 am Sata Airlines flight to Terceira with a full-day Jeep tour awaiting us. Our guide, […]
Sunset at Santo Wines
One of Santorini‘s most popular wineries sits along the cliffs with the a picturesque view of the volcano and caldera. The sunset views at Santo Wines are what draw tourists in for tastings each evening. Tastings at Santo Wines You won’t leave Santo Wines without your fill of wine, that […]
Hot Springs in the Azores
Long days of hiking on São Miguel Island will make each dip in the hot springs even more enjoyable. There are a variety of hot springs in the Azores and each one has it’s own unique character. TIP: We would recommend dark bathing suits for most of these hot springs. The […]
10 Things You Must Do in Santorini
Santorini is a once-in-a-lifetime experience (unless of course you are lucky enough to return!). If you’re heading to the beautiful Greek island for the first time, there are 10 things you must do in Santorini. Must Do in Santorini: 1.) Take a sunset cruise The sunset in Santorini is nothing […]
Best Things to Do in Ponta Delgada, Azores
Ponta Delgada is the largest city on São Miguel Island in the Azores and is likely where you’ll have your “home base” throughout your visit. We loved the quaintness of Ponta Delgada, the beautiful architecture, waterfront views, and the delicious restaurants and lively bars. You will certainly find plenty of things […]
3-Day Mykonos Itinerary
If you’re heading to the Greek isles, Mykonos is likely on your list. It was definitely the most lively of the three cities we visited in Greece, and we were definitely ready to relax in Santorini afterwards! Below is an itinerary for our 3 days on the island. Day 1: […]
Whale Watching Adventure off São Miguel, Azores
More than 20 different types of marine mammals can be spotted in the Azores so it’s no wonder that whale and dolphin watching is one of the most popular excursions. Plus, there aren’t many things more exciting (at least to us) than seeing wildlife up close! While Pico Island is […]