If you’ve stumbled upon this guide, you’re probably looking for the best hikes at Mount Rainier. We have great news for you – you’re in the right place! We make regular trips to Mount Rainier National Park from our home base of Portland, Oregon, and spend at least a couple of weekends every summer and…
There’s a good reason why Italy tops the bucket list of countless travelers. It has a unique historical significance (even though Italy itself is actually one of the youngest countries in Europe) thanks to the Roman Empire’s escapades, it has a famous food culture (not to mention the wine), and it has gorgeous scenery. Italy…
In a lot of ways, Lisbon reminds us of San Francisco, which is where we met and spent our first eight years together. It has plenty of hills (which means both incredible views and also getting sweaty trying to get to those views), it has a big red bridge, and it’s earthquake prone. Same-same, but…
Only have one day in Porto? While you definitely won’t be able to see everything there is to see in Porto in a day, we think you can certainly get a good feel for what makes the city special and interesting. With its exquisite tiled churches, spectacular viewpoints, indulgent local dishes, and namesake port wine,…
Tucked between the mountains and the sea (the Ligurian Sea, not the Mediterranean), you’ll find a gorgeous stretch of coast. On that gorgeous stretch of coast, you’ll find five villages full of unobstructed sea views and colorful buildings, collectively known as the Cinque Terre. Within this stretch of coastline, you’ll find spectacular views around every…
Sitting on a point in Manarola looking back at the stunning array of colorful buildings basking in the glow of the setting sun, it’s not hard to understand why thousands of people flock to the Cinque Terre every year. The unique landscape – mountains that end at the sea – is a UNESCO World Heritage…