At just an hour away from Portland, Hood River is a great destination for both a day trip and a weekend getaway if you’re coming from the City of Roses. Hood River’s location in the Columbia River Gorge is what makes it a worthy destination. The town sits at an intersection of multiple different types…
One of our favorite things about living in Portland is the fact that within 90 minutes of our front door, we can be at the trailhead for some of our favorite hikes in the state. Several of those hikes call the Columbia River Gorge home, and many of them are well under 90 minutes from…
Spain’s history really gets shortchanged in American high school history textbooks, where it basically gets boiled down to “they were rich and sent Columbus (and the other Conquistadors) to the Americas” when the reality is much more diabolical and full of intrigue. I remember learning about that history on our first trip to Spain, which…
When I was leaving for my last trip to Amsterdam, I had multiple people (mostly older Americans) say some version of “oh, going to be doing some partying, are we?” Looking back on those comments, it’s a little sad that a city as rich in history as Amsterdam, the centerpiece of the Dutch East India…
Wondering how to spend a day in Córdoba, Spain? We loved Córdoba, and think it stands alongside Granada as one of the must-visit Spanish cities if you’re looking to explore the rich and complex history and remnants of Muslim rule in Southern Spain. To be completely honest, we basically had no idea that there was…
Planning a trip to Bologna, and wondering where to stay? We’ve got some good news for you. We’ve been to Bologna multiple times over the past several years – including just shy of a week on our latest trip, and we’re here to help you choose the best place to stay in Bologna for your…