Europe

  • One week in Portugal, Porto Riverside, Plan to Explore
    Destinations,  Europe

    Your Easy Itinerary For One Week In Portugal

    I love Portugal. It’s one of those destinations that you travel to and reminisce about long after your visit. We had one week in Portugal, and I think we hit some of the best highlights.  After lots of research, we decided to visit Lisbon, Sintra, and Porto during our one week stay. We traveled between each location by train, which was super easy.  Read on to see what we did in each city, the areas we stayed in and how we made the most of just one week. I’ll just be over here dreaming of going back….. Part 1: 3 Days in Lisbon Our trip started in Lisbon as it…

  • View of Budapest Hungary
    Destinations,  Europe

    How-to Guide and Top Tips for Budapest Hungary

    I never understood why they called Budapest Hungary the Paris of Eastern Europe. And then I traveled there.  There is something grand about Budapest, that is unlike many other European cities. It doesn’t have the “hit you in the face” fairytale feeling, it’s just welcoming and beautiful.  If you read my article 5 Reasons Why You Need to Try Hungarian Wine, then you know I’ve had this city on my bucket list for a long time. It’s super affordable, easy to navigate, and there’s So. Much. Good. Food.  Read on to get my tips and recommendations for this amazing city, and to watch our full travel video! Just for fun –…

  • Travel Experiences, Specialty Tour Hungarian Winery, Plan to Explore
    Destinations,  Europe

    5 Reasons Why You Need to Try Hungarian Wine

    Did you know that Hungary produces some pretty great wine? I didn’t until I started planning a trip to Budapest.  I had Budapest on my bucket list because my maiden name, Takacs, is Hungarian, and I don’t know much about my history on that side. Once I learned Hungary produces quality wine, I was 100% convinced it was the next location we should visit!   Eastern European affordability + beautiful city + quality wine = Ideal travel spot.  Read on to learn a little bit more about Hungarian wine, the history, wine regions, and why you should visit to try it!  (Click to read my full travel guide on Budapest where…