Slideshow: Cruising the Bosphorus, Istanbul

You’ll eventually run into the Bosphorus if you’re ever in Istanbul. One of history’s most important waterways, the narrow Bosphorus connects Istanbul to Russia via the Black Sea and to the Mediterranean via the Dardanelles strait. You can cruise this historic waterway for about $7-10US. When you reach the Bosphorus (and you will), look for…

Road Tripping in Croatia

Most visitors to Croatia end up sailing at some point. With over 1,000 islands, Croatia is a sailor’s dream. But we decided to be different and drive through Croatia instead. This is easily one of the best countries in the world for a road trip, with excellent roads and short distances between major tourist cities….

Slideshow: 2 Days in Paris

Two days in Paris – it wasn’t enough. I honestly thought I would hate Paris, seeing as I’m so anti-tourist (which is ironic, considering I’m a tourist myself). But I absolutely and entirely fell in love with Paris. This is the city that taught me not to judge a place before I see it. My…

Where to Eat in Havana

Most of my pre-trip research said Cuban food is bland and boring. It’s even been suggested to bring your own spices to the island. While we definitely had some bland food, it wasn’t as bad as I was led to think. The more high-end restaurants have the most flavorful food (no surprise there) – but…

Lima with Kids

Lima was the first international trip for our 7-year old son. I’m so glad we took the time to visit the city, rather than rushing straight away to Machu Picchu. Lima is a great place for children. Although Lima has a population of 8 million, it doesn’t feel like your typical mega-metropolis. Over the few…