Europe

Is the south of France calling your name? Nice is the French Riviera’s biggest town and thus the easiest-to-reach destination for a quick getaway on the Cote d’Azur. This two-day Nice, France itinerary will show you the best of this chic historic riviera town. If you’re wondering how I, a thirty-something Ohio girl ended up…

Have you been lured by the immense beauty of France’s Cote d’Azur? You aren’t the first. Artists have long been drawn to this region, leaving their mark from the hills of Provence down to the shimmering Mediterranean. If you want to follow in the footsteps of masters like Chagall, Picasso, and Matisse, this day trip…

Are the shimmering Mediterranean waters of the Cote d’Azur beckoning to you? This compact region of southeastern France is super day trip-able, so it’s popular to base yourself in Nice and village hop via train from there. One such essential day trip is visiting the city of Antibes, which sits in fortified coastal splendor just…

Ready to spend the weekend of your dreams in the stunning UK city of Bath? Among other things, this British town is notable for its honey-colored Georgian architecture, Roman ruins, and fine dining. Bath’s small size and incredible walkability make it the perfect place to escape London for a slow-paced, relaxing weekend.  Interestingly, Bath is the…

Curious how much savings or extra hours at work you’ll need to cover your Barcelona trip cost? An accountant at heart, I tracked everything I spent during my own first-time trip to Barcelona and am sharing the numbers here today. To help with your planning, I am breaking down all of my expenses below with…