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Getting Around Istanbul
Istanbul is a giant city divided by two rivers and often plagued by traffic. Get the low down on all the transport options available we tried during our 10 days there: trams, ferries, metro, taxies, etc.
Karousing in Kadıköy
Kadıköy was the perfect neighborhood for the first part of our stay in Istanbul, with its abundance of lively cafes during the day and vibrant, restaurant-filled streets at night. This part of Istanbul has warmth and spirit bursting from every nook and cranny.
Beach Town in Wind-Down: Two Weeks in Sarandë
Mike had wanted to see what it’s like to live in a beach town, and he certainly got his wish with Sarandë. But as the last of the tourists left town and restaurant after restaurant closed, we started thinking, what are we doing here? That is, until we met the local and expat community, discovered turquoise beaches, got seriously into jiu-jitsu, jet skied in the sea — and generally created our own vibe.
A Digestifs Digest: Exploring Italy’s Local Amari
Amaro is a class of Italian bitter liqueurs usually drunk as aperitifs or digestifs. Having been a fan of them for many years, so when we came to Italy I couldn’t resist searching out rare local and artisanal bottlings.
A Roman Holiday
We tour the iconic landmarks of Rome, then switch it up with a stay in Villa Borghese with Alexander Pushkin and the runaway trolley.
A Foodie’s Fancy Feasts: Ljubljana
Ljubljana was a culinary delight, and the subject of my first installment of a travel food series - A Foodie’s Fancy Feasts! Check out our favorite places to eat in Ljubljana, the best things to get there and whether they are family friendly and/or special occasion places.
Barreling through the Birthplace of the Renaissance
Florence was our first stop on a whirlwind tour of central Italy where we abandoned any pretense of “slow travel” and went into hyper-tourist mode.
Check out our romp through this beautiful city, the beneficiary of the most generous gift in history.
An Ode to Sorrento, of Sorts
Italy’s Campania region is chock-full of evocative names — Sorrento, Amalfi coast, Vesuvius, Pompeii, Capri. Even when you can’t quite place the name, they have an exotic, intriguing ring. Thus, we decided to brave the crowds and spent five days exploring the Sorrento peninsula.
Bologna the Fat
Bologna the Red, they call it, the Learned, and of course, Bologna the Fat. In our two weeks we did come across some fantastic culinary experiences!
Bologna, Where Everybody Knows your Name
For our longest stay in Italy, we chose Bologna, a place renown for its food. It was a nice change of pace to have our own bread monger and cheese monger, and to be repeat customers in cute local shops. The relative lack of tourists give the city an air of calm and authenticity.
Sunday Afternoon Malaise on the Road
Long term travel amplifies many tendencies and vulnerabilities. If you're as sensitive to rain and bad weather as myself, when you're away from your favorite comforts and friends, the lazy patter of rain against the roof with a background of general greyness can be suffocating.
The Tyrol Talent Show
We rounded out our cultural program in Innsbruck with a concert of local folk music, song, and dance. More kitschy than I could have imagined, it was also a glorious exhibition of musical ingenuity.
Touring Tyrol, Austria
To escape (yet another) imminent heat wave, we changed our plans at the last moment and, instead of north Italy, took a train to Innsbruck, Austria, a true Alpine city in the Tyrol region.
Vintgar Gorge - it Really is that Gorgeous
Although seasoned world travelers may rate Vintgar below some Swiss canyons, the enchanting scenery definitely exceeded my expectations.
Bled and Bohinj
There’s few more famous landmarks in Slovenia than lake Bled. But of course, if you ask most Slovenians they will scoff at it --“Tourist trap!” — and praise the nearby Bohinj. Having over a month at our disposal, we went to see both and to attempt to summit Bohinj’s Vogel peak.
Murano and Burano - When 118 Islands Just ain’t Enough
We tour Burano - the island of absurdly colorful houses - and Murano - the island of glasswork masters.
The Austrian Trains are not Alright
The Sitfortheroadster family hits snag after snag in attempting to train to & from Austria, busting the myth of their well oiled transportation machine
Two Days in Piran, Slovenia’s Coastal Paradise
We were supposed to only stay a night, but when it was time to check out and drive away, we just couldn’t bear to leave. Read on for the best way to spend two days there.