As 2025 winds down, we’ve been reflecting on what a year of travel really looks like after nearly a decade on the road. This wasn’t a year of chasing checklists or racing between destinations—it was a year shaped by connection, perspective, and showing up for the people and places that mattered most. From returning to … Read more
Okay, let’s be real, November gets a bad rap. It’s that awkward “in-between” month—summer is a distant memory, and the full-blown festive season hasn’t quite kicked off. For travelers, figuring out where to go in November in Europe can feel like a gamble with the weather gods. But honestly? We absolutely love it. After years … Read more
Forget what you think you know about Sardinia, the second biggest island in the Mediterranean. Beyond the postcard-perfect beaches lies an island of fierce pride, ancient traditions, and a raw, untamed beauty that truly inspired and awed us. Italy is our favorite country for many reasons and we have traveled through all of it for … Read more
When a close friend asked us to accompany him to Italy for the month of January, we thought Italy in January – are you nuts?! Well, it was one of the best decisions that we have made. Imagine some of the most sacred and difficult to get into places in the world with few tourists … Read more
Leaving the Amalfi Coast was hard enough, but driving through the outskirts of Foggia we felt like we were in a different land. It is customary to see scantily clad young ladies (mostly very good looking ones) sitting on a chair underneath a bridge. Not the welcome mat that we were hoping for as we … Read more
Eastern Calabria is very different from it’s western more populated part. Yet they both share a fascinating fusion of hundreds of miles of coastline with ancient rocky outcrops, interesting history and mountains. The drive from Matera in Basilicata to eastern Calabria was quite long, so we decided to spend a night in Le Castella – … Read more
Matera is located in the southern part of Italy. And although it is very Italian, it is definitely not your quintessential Italian town! It doesn’t have the typical perfect piazzas and cathedrals. Nor does it have the top designer stores. However, the second you see Sassi the ancient part of the city you will know … Read more
Sicily, Italy should be on every ones bucket list. Why? Well it is one of Italy’s biggest hidden jewels. The island has deep history, important archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking hikes, good wines and some of the most charming coastal towns. Getting to Sicily Thankfully our almost 10 hour ferry ride from Malta to Catania … Read more