Faro itinerary. See how to spend two days in Faro, The Algarve, Portugal including Ilha Deserta, Faro Beach, and the best places to eat. If I had to describe Faro in one sentence, it would be “a historic city with access to golden beaches and an incredible culinary scene”. Faro has managed to keep the balance of an authentic […]
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2 days in Lisbon, Portugal: Lovely Lisbon itinerary (from €47 per day)
Budget itinerary for 2 days in Lisbon, Portugal (from €47 per day excluding accommodation). Portugal has become an increasingly popular destination and for good reason. The Portuguese are welcoming, warm, and charming: just like their cities. The crown jewel of this Western European treasure is the capital, Lisbon. A global city with a provincial feel, […]
30 countries before 30: How You Can Conquer the 30 Before 30 Challenge
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel 30 countries? How about 30 countries before 30? That is something I wasn’t able to do, as now I am a bit over 30 and since I started a family young it wasn’t in the cards for me. But, don’t let that stop you. […]
How to see Venice, Italy in 24 hours (from €40 per day)
1-day budget backpacking trip to Venice, Italy (from €40 per day). Each year over 20 million tourists flock to Venice to live out their dream of taking a gondola ride in the world-famous canals. I visited in July, during the peak tourist season, and was overwhelmed by the crowds. In some parts of the city, […]
