The picturesque town of Gouda, located in the South Holland province, is known as one the cheese capitals of The Netherlands. The world famous Gouda cheese has been produced for centuries by the farmers of nearby villages, an area that’s nicknamed the Cheese Valley. Once a week, they met up …
During our memorable Hawaii island-hopping adventure, we were thrilled to see how Hawaiian culture is still celebrated on a daily basis. Before our trip, we expected it to be rather commercially motivated but we were wrong. Hawaiian culture is still very much alive and that gives visitors to the islands …
It may not be the crown jewel of the South of France but Marseille has always been one of the country’s most important cities. Not only is the second largest, it’s also the oldest city in France, founded by the Greeks in 600 B.C. Marseille was immortalized during the French …
During the Algarve section of our most recent Portugal road trip, we came across a small fishing village that was just picture-perfect. It’s a town called Carvoeiro, hugged by the towering cliffs of the dramatic coastline between Lagos and Albufeira. The charming village is very compact, consisting of just a …
Out of all popular places to visit in Portugal, the southern Algarve region maintains its reputation as one of the most beloved holiday destinations in Europe. The fact that it’s home to some of the best beaches in Portugal definitely adds to the Algarve’s attraction but that’s not its only …
Like many countries around the world, especially in Europe and Latin-America, Panama upholds the carnival tradition. This festivity has its roots in catholicism, when remaining foods and alcohol were consumed right before the start of the 40-day lent leading to Easter. The Panama carnavales may not be as famous as …
Is winter your least favorite season too? While we always look forward to the festive period, the first few months of the year tend to really wear us out. But that’s not all bad. In fact, it makes this the most satisfactory period for a sunny break. Our magic formula …
Maui is the best Hawaiian island for family vacations, especially with toddlers and younger kids. One of the must-sees on Maui is the magical banyan tree that sparks the imagination. This magnificent tree is over 60 ft high (about 18 m), its crown 225 ft wide (about 70 m) and the canopy spread …
One of our favorite towns in the Provence is Cassis. This French Riviera gem is tucked away between Marseille and Toulon, far away from the famous strip of tourist magnets between Nice and St Tropez. In spite of the many day trippers, Cassis still feels pretty authentic, especially when you …
Portugal draws us in time after time. We’ve visited the country on multiple occasions and still, we can’t get enough of the splendid cities in Portugal with their inviting and convivial atmosphere, the gorgeous natural parks offering the most inspiring hikes, the enchanting castles that seem to come straight out …
