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Costa Rica Experiences: Jungles, Mangroves, Volcanoes, Waterfalls If you’ve thought of visiting Costa Rica but adrenaline-spiked adventure experiences are not your thing, fear not.  You can enjoy the best Costa Rica experiences, however you prefer. Indeed, the lesser known “other side” of this happiest of countries invites you to come and play, however you please, […]

In this Florence City Guide you’ll find my personal best Florence travel tips for how to experience Florence’s major attractions, iconic culture, and magical lifestyle … At first glance, I swore that time had morphed backwards and that the leather-aproned gentleman before me was Pinocchio’s father.  I had stumbled upon a bookbinder’s shop in Oltrarno, […]

Breathtaking panoramic views greeted me every day, as I left my hillside perched apartment, weaving down narrow cobblestone streets that carpeted the rolling landscape.  Laptop tucked away, I was headed to Lisbon’s historic center for fun and discovery now that my work as a solo digital nomad in Lisbon was done for the day. Mornings […]

Whatever your travel passion, chances are excellent that Italy can help out and deliver the best experiences in Italy, especially when you travel like a local. If a food and wine enthusiast, the mantra for amazing culinary experiences is – Chianti, pasta (of any kind), pizza, gelato – and you can’t go wrong.  From Rome […]

I was not expecting what greeted me around every corner as I descended my hillside neighborhood’s winding cobbled streets into historic Lisbon, one of the 3 best spots in Portugal to experience, neatly nestled below on the waterfront.  The surprise was that a stunning cityscape popped into view with each downward turn, spurring me onward […]

France continues to seduce travelers to her shores thereby remaining the world’s top travel destination, due in part to returning travelers like me – and possibly you – wanting the best experiences in France.  Indeed, the smorgasbord of top things to do and experience in France astounds. The challenge is always – shall I return […]

7 Top Choices for Where to Stay in Paris Neighborhoods Having rented multiple apartments in different areas of Paris, it’s clear that the City of Light stands out as particularly well-suited for live like a local stays.  Thanks to a plethora of apartments renting to travelers for days, weeks and months, you have great choices […]

Where to stay in Barcelona neighborhoods may be the most important question you ask when planning a visit to Barcelona, Spain’s second largest sprawling metropolis.  The city neighborhood you select, whether you stay in an apartment or hotel, is key to the type of live like a local experiences you gather and remember for a […]

With everything the incredible small country of Portugal generously offers her visitors, it’s no wonder that Portugal’s heightened popularity increasingly attracts those looking for intrigue, cultural immersion and authentic Old Europe experiences.  In my opinion, the 4 top spots in Portugal to travel like a local and experience immersively are Lisbon, the Algarve region, Porto, […]

6 Great Choices for Where to Stay in Lisbon Neighborhoods You have many interesting choices for where to stay in Lisbon neighborhoods – like the picturesque area we chose with some hilly areas that wind down into the city center.  Walking to the historic Old Town was always a scenic excursion, with us catching fleeting […]