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…
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 a Muslim presence on the Iberian Peninsula for hundreds…
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…
We live in Portland, Oregon, a place that we have fallen in love with over the last decade or so, and we regularly venture north from our home base in Oregon to explore every corner of the Pacific Northwest (some corners more than others). Some of our favorite memories from the past few years (including…
Looking for a guide to hiking in the Bay Area? You’re in the right place! We’re two (former) Bay Area locals who lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for a decade together (Alysha grew up in the Bay Area), and we’ve done all sorts of hiking near San Francisco. One of our favorite parts…