Europe is such an incredible region – a virtual tapestry of cultures and geographies that all co-exist in harmony (most of the time, anyway!). We’ve been fortunate to spend so much time travelling throughout both Eastern and Western Europe. Browse the locations we’ve been below, and start exploring your next travel destination!
The Catholic Church is the ghost of the Roman Empire. That’s Philip, our guide/docent, on our Fall and Rise of Rome tour with Context Travel. The […]
Hidden Rome: The Fall and Rise of Rome With Context Travel Read More »
16 Rome tips for visiting the eternal city. What to pack, how to get around, the best spots, and more…these are our best Rome tips
16 Rome Tips: Our Best Rome Travel Tips For A Great Vacation Read More »
Patrizia’s voice breaks with excitement, and the four of us instinctively move closer, tightening the semi-circle around her to hear what she’s going to
Ostia Antica: The Best Ancient Roman City You’ve Never Heard Of Read More »
After a month staying in a teensy tiny Portuguese village of Arrouquelas, by the beginning of July, we were ready for some urban therapy. Having
Where to Stay in Braga, Portugal: Collector’s Hostel Read More »
23 beautiful places to visit in Portugal, including the best places to visit in the north, central and south part of Portugal! Disclosure: This Portugal travel
23 Beautiful Places to Visit in Portugal Read More »
Where to Stay in Berlin: Advice from a local Canadian expat and travel blogger about the best neighborhoods to stay in Berlin, Germany! Includes recommendations
Where to Stay in Berlin: Berlin’s Coolest Neighborhoods Read More »
Looking down at the sheer drop to my right, my stomach falls and my step wavers ever so slightly. Up ahead, the wall widens, and
40 Photos of Obidos Portugal Read More »
As we pull back the vinyl tendrils of the flyscreen covering the supermarket’s door and step out of the heavy midday heat, the low buzz of chatter falls
On Time Travel and Mind-Expanding Boredom: A Month in a Portuguese Village Read More »
**2019 Update – Tattva is now called Cats Porto! When we quit our jobs to travel back in 2013, our first stop was
Tattva Design Hostel: Porto Hostel Review Read More »
Where to Stay in Seville: Advice from a local American expat and travel blogger about the best neighborhoods to stay in Seville, Spain! Includes recommendations for 13
Where To Stay in Seville Spain: Seville’s Coolest Neighbourhoods Read More »
Our picks for the best day trips from Prague! Take some time to get out of the city and see the countryside, medieval villages, centuries
Best Day Trips from Prague: According to a Local! Read More »
2018 UPDATE – As of June 2018, Oxford TEFL Prague (and Oxford TEFL Barcelona) will stop offering the Trinity Cert. TESOL qualification, and will switch
TEFL Course Prague Review: Our Experience With Oxford Tefl Prague (Oxford House) Read More »
It came to us, like so many ideas in our lives, in a café. It was late autumn, still nice enough when the sun was shining, but
The Unexpectedly Awesome Gnomes of Wrocław Poland Read More »
After spending 15 months living in Prague, we’ve seen our share of the best views in Prague. In this guide, we pick the very best
17 Best Views in Prague – Photo Spots That Will Knock Your Socks Off! Read More »
Is Prague Safe for Tourists? A Guide to Safety in Prague as a Tourist, with Tips for Staying Safe in Prague. Written by a Canadian
Is Prague Safe for Female Travelers? Read More »
I love movies, but I am not really a film festival frequenter. I always figured they were for the more artsy types: you know, the
The Glasgow Film Festival is Pretty Darn Awesome & You Should Seriously Go Read More »
This month, it’ll be 10 months since we arrived in Prague hoping to get the freelance visa, and we’re well on our way to our second
Working in Prague as a Non-EU Citizen: Part II (Applying For Long-Term Residency) Read More »
Geoff was in Glasgow a few weeks back, and I’ve been going through old photos from when we were in Glasgow last year around this time. It
15 Photos of a Rainy Winter Day in Glasgow’s Necropolis Read More »
Let me just start by telling you how much of a wimp I am when it comes to food. If it comes from water, I
Haggis Pakora: A Fusion of Fear and Food in Glasgow! Read More »
“Look out the window,” my husband said, walking through the door early last Sunday morning. Since we moved to Prague, I’ve been excited for the winter,
Prague in the Snow: A Photo Collection Read More »
During our visit to Scotland, we decided it was best to rent a car and drive to, and around, the Isle of Skye and the
Video: Driving around Scotland’s Isle of Skye and Isle of Lewis & Harris Read More »
Letna Park is a quirky park, offering fantastic views of Prage’s Old Town and a chance to view a one-of-a-kind giant working metronome! Proudly overlooking
Prague’s Letna Park Read More »
Tired of squeezing through narrow streets while sharing the cobblestones with about a million other tourists? Take a break and find Prague’s second castle,
Visiting Vysehrad Castle – Prague’s Second Castle Read More »
Living & Working in Prague as a Self-Employed, Non-EU Person A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Zivnostensky Visa *** 2020 Update: Since originally publishing this