Exploring Santorini by Smart Car
If you are based in United States and you have been involved in a car accident, it would be big problem specially if you have incomplete car documents, better to update always your car registration to avoid another problem go to this website and know that the link will help you with your auto-registration papers,… Read more…
#21: Camel Riding in Cairo, Egypt
Checking off #21 on our 30 before 30 list must in Cairo! I had my doubts about #14, whether or not we would be able to check this off our list in a lifetime let alone before 30. But we did!
Visit the Palace of Knossos For Free!
The archeological site of Knossos is not to be missed on any visit to Crete. But did you know you could visit for free? Here are 3 ways you can visit the Palace of Knossos sans pay. 1. sunday If you’re planning a trip to Crete between November 1 and March 31, you’re in luck…. Read more…
NCL: We’re Cruisin’ Now!
We’re on board the Norwegian Jade for a 12- day Mediterranean Cruise! After a week of traveling on our own from Milan to the Italian Riviera and Athens, we were more than ready to settle into our balcony suite for the next 12- days without the worry of having to pack up and lug around our… Read more…
Souvlaki at O Thanasis
We came to Athens with the intentions to do two things — see the Parthenon and eat Souvlaki. Is it terrible for me to say we were looking forward to the Souvlaki more so than the Parthenon?! When it comes to food, we’re a cross between must- eat- highly- reviewed restaurants and seeking out the… Read more…
Souvenir: Melissinos Sandal Maker in Athens
Looking for a piece of Athens to bring home with you? Look no further. I’ve read about Melissinos in virtually every travel book, blog and article there is out there. It’s as much a right of passage when visiting Athens as it is having souvlakis at O Thanasis or seeing the Parthenon itself. But you’ll… Read more…
Athens: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Athens is not what we expect it to be. Not by a long shot. Our first impression — a eyebrow twist of shock followed by a “What the f*ck happened here?” Athens is.. urban. Urban the likes of Los Angeles.. urban. You’ll have to venture deep to find the history you came for. But when you… Read more…
Dear Pisa: Thank You For Wasting Our Time
Dear Pisa, What is your purpose in life? If it is to lure innocent tourists to see your miniature tower — slightly off kilter — deprive them of good food, a momentum for keep sake and god- forbid a photo opt.. then, congratulations! You have succeeded. p.s. We will NOT be back. Sincerely, GQ Trippin… Read more…
B&B Review | Manuel’s Guesthouse Monterosso Al Mare
Via San Martino 39 Monterosso, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Italy Just our luck. After one train break down, stranded in the middle of nowhere for several hours, we boarded another train hoping it would be heading towards Monterosso Al Mare – our Cinque Terre stay for the next 3 days. We arrived 3-hours later than… Read more…
The Best Thing I Ever Ate – Pasta
I had no idea what was in store for me when we arrived in Cinque Terre. If you think the Italian Riviera is just another part of Italy, you’re in for a big surprise.. food- wise. Turns out, I have a favorite food — Ligurian! Trattoria Bar il Porticciolo | Manarola, Cinque Terre 2009 We… Read more…