Glacier Express Train thru Alps | Why Go 186 miles in 8 hours?
Ep.65 Everybody loves trains, but would you spend THIS much on a train? Our slow ride through Switzerland’s magnificent mountains was on Kevin’s bucket list, but would we do it again? Travel with us from Zermatt to St. Moritz, the entire length of the Glacier Express. We break down all the costs and tell you everything you need to know to recreate this experience for yourself.
Why you must go to Turin, Italy | Torino Travel Guide
Ep.63 Did you know about the incredible inventions created here? Neither did we! Come along with us as we detour to Torino and provide a feast for our eyes, hearts, and stomachs. There is so much to see here and we barely scratched the surface. Watch as we share our reasons to add this regal city to your Italian itinerary.
Why visit Genova, Italy | Genoa Travel Guide
Ep.62 Come with us as we explore the seaside beauty of this ancient seaport on the Italian Riviera. Our eyes feasted on its stunning architecture, while we stuffed our stomachs with delicious Italian food. Genova has so much to offer within its twisting streets, decorative porticos, and museums filled with culture and art. And if you want to slow down, we stroll through the relaxing resort village of nearby Nervi. Let us show you why this is a part of Italy that you must visit.
Best travel tips and tricks for communicating outside the US
Ep.61 If you’ve ever struggled in a foreign country to order in a restaurant or give directions to a taxi driver or book a tour, this is the episode for you. We teach you how to use 7 tools that will help you understand other languages — even if you only speak one! There’s something for every traveler in this video.
French Riviera Travel Guide to Antibes, Nice, and Cagnes-sur-Mer
Ep.60 There’s more to the South of France besides the beaches. We show off the beauty and bustle of Nice and Antibes and bring you along on our tours of the Musée Picasso, Musée Renoir, and Grimaldi Castle. And we share a secret of how to get a 360-degree view of stunning Cagnes-sur-Mer. Best of all, these places are a quick train ride apart.
Kraków Tour: A Hidden Gem in the heart of Poland
Ep.59 We only spent 11 days in this Medieval city, which was too little time. We could have stayed a whole month and not seen everything Kraków has to offer. Follow along as we take you on a bike tour of the city, talk about the museums, and discover the Jewish Ghetto. There’s too much to fit in our short video, but we tried to give you as much as possible.
AUSCHWITZ and BIRKENAU: Our tour and tribute to the 1.1 million people who died here
Ep.58 Auschwitz is not a tourist attraction, but it is an important place to visit. Some of what we saw on our tour will be etched into our hearts and minds forever. The horrors that occurred in this camp are more real to us now. Although this may be a hard video to watch, we tried to be respectful of all those who lost their lives here.
Polish Food Tour of Kraków: An Unexpected Restaurant City
Ep.57 We were not prepared for how much we were going to enjoy our time in Poland. The people, history, and architecture of Kraków are amazing, but the meals we devoured sealed the deal. It’s a place we would happily go back to in the future. Join us as we share nine of our dining experiences in this beautiful location.
Why we can’t get enough of the Majestic City of Edinburgh | Our Travel Guide
Ep.55 We can’t get enough of this medieval Scottish city. There’s so much history and grandeur in Edinburgh. Beginning with the Royal Mile, tuck in with us as we share our tours, favorite foods, and stories behind the sights we visit. Don’t miss Kevin’s haggis mistake!
Cagnes-sur-Mer - Our travel guide to this glorious city on the French Riviera
Ep.54 From the incredible hilltop views to the beautiful, azure beaches, this place left us breathless. We take you through everything we experienced during our month-long stay in this seaside village nestled between Antibes and Nice in the South of France.
Don’t visit Scotland! Unless you stay in Broughty Ferry
Ep.52 Before this trip, we’ve always stayed in Edinburgh. But what if you want to also experience Dundee, Glasgow, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh? We think we have a solution for you. Watch this episode and let us know if you agree.
Visiting Varosha, Cyprus - the Abandoned Resort Town of Famagusta
Ep.50 We bring you along on two very different tours in Cyprus. One is a food tour with Halloumi cheese making and the other is to Turkish Cyprus and the mysterious District of Famagusta. What life-changing experiences were these tours for us? Join us on our discovery of both dark and light sides of this country.
Top things to do in Paphos - Cyprus Travel Guide
Ep.49 We spent a month in the harbor area of Paphos and loved it. Beautiful beaches, ancient Roman ruins, fabulous food, watch to see everything experienced in this beautiful island nation of Cyprus. Stick around to the end to see a breakdown of our costs.
Nile River Cruise (Aswan to Luxor) - All you need to know
Ep.47 This is not something that we thought we’d ever say, but… you have to take a Nile Cruise! We’ve never spent time on a cruise ship before this, but the sheer number of tours that we managed to fit into four days was incredible.
Our Amazing Luxor Visit - Everything You Need to See and Do
Ep.46 After Cairo and Giza we thought we understood Egypt, but Luxor blew us away. The wonders we saw on the Nile River in Upper Egypt were incredible. Don’t visit Egypt without spending time in Luxor!
Don't miss Aswan’s Nubian Village Experience!
Ep.45 We needed to stay overnight in Aswan, Egypt prior to our Nile River cruise so Judy booked a room at the Nubian Palace. After a chaotic taxi ride from the train station, we were rewarded with an eye-opening experience that we’ll never forget.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor, Egypt!
Ep.44 We were blown away (pun intended) by our ride in a hot air balloon over Egyptian ruins in Luxor. Add a beautiful sunrise to that experience and we have a memory that will float in our brains forever.
Things to Know before you go: Cairo & Giza
Ep.43 We’ve learned so much living as locals in Mohandiseen while exploring all the sights and sounds that Cairo and Giza have to offer. Watch as we explore the Egyptian food, culture, ancient monuments, and make new friends!
15 Do’s and Don’ts for Cairo & Giza
Ep.42 Egypt is an amazing country and should be a place you plan to visit, but we have some tips that will make it even better. Learn from our mistakes and then travel with confidence in this ancient land of wonders.
Rome - We visit the top attractions all in one day!
Ep.40 Rome wasn’t built in a day — and you should really spend more than a day there — but we only had 12 hours to see our favorite attractions: the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and so much more. Watch this episode and you can get a peek at it all in under 10 minutes!
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