Category: Europe
Headed to Ireland!
We are so excited to head back to Europe for the first time in almost eight years when we jet off to Ireland this Saturday! We are long overdue for a jump across the pond &, thanks to an awesome fare sale courtesy of Delta, Ireland was added to our itinerary. Icing on the cake?…
My First Time Abroad
It still baffles me to think that my first trip abroad happened alone – well, alone with 35 of my closest classmates & only a few adults in tow. For three weeks I was fully immersed in everything France, wandering the country with a fanny pack & a smug, toothless pre-teen smile, armed with disposable…
Mediterranean Port Week: Civitavecchia, the Gateway to Rome
Much like pulling into Livorno to get to Florence, you’ll have to make a pitstop in Civitavecchia to get to Rome. There are two ways to get to Rome from this industrial port: charter bus (a good option if you’re participating in a larger tour) or train. Even though I’m a sucker for trains, we…
Mediterranean Port Week: Livorno, the Gateway to Florence & Pisa
When looking at Mediterranean Port itineraries it can be a bit confusing: where are the famous cities of Italy that everyone wants to see? Florence? Pisa? Rome? Since these places are all in-land, the ship will actually dock in a lesser known port, & then passengers can take transportation into the city. Livorno, a rather…
Mediterranean Port Week: Barcelona
What sets Barcelona apart from the other ports I’m featuring this week is the fact that the majority of Western European cruises depart from Barcelona. This is definitely a departure port that you want to arrive at a few days early – there’s plenty to see, do & eat in this beautiful city pre-cruise. We…