Florence is the ideal base to explore the gorgeous Tuscany region. Florence is known for its art & culture, stunning landscapes, exceptional architecture, and cuisine. We stayed in Florence for 3 nights. However, we took day trips to Siena and Pisa, so really only had 24 hours to explore Florence itself. If you only have a short amount of time in the city, here are the 10 things you must do while in Florence.
Read MoreImagine going on your dream European Honeyoon without the crazy four to five-figure bill? Maximizing credit rewards and points, you can cover all your airfare, accomodations, and all the additional expenses you accrue on vacation. I get it, credit cards are scary. They weren't applauded by any means in my family growing up. Being the frugal, risk-adverse, deal seeking weirdo I was, I got a cashback credit card as soon as I turned 18. It was not until a couple years ago, the more I got into travel, that I learned about the ample ways to use or "hack" credit cards to get pretty much free travel. In this guide, I will break down how to get two weeks worth of travel for free just by applying and meeting minimum spends on a few credit cards.
Read MoreAfter a whirlwind 8-day trek through Italy by train, we were ready to slow down for the second part of our honeymoon – a 10-day cruise through the Greek Isles. While the pace might have been a bit slower, it was still filled with exciting adventures and amazing memories. Whitewashed houses, cobblestone streets, deep blue waters, and the rich history of Greece are just some of the reasons why Greece is time and time again on the top list for Honeymoon destinations. When picking a route through the mediterrean, our priorites were Santorini and Turkey. Shortly after booking, Turkey got replaced by Rhodes, due to political unrest and safety concerns. We were still beyond excited! Beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and watching sunsets from the balcony were calling our names.
Read MoreIt is hard to put into words how beautiful the cliff-perched towns and stunning sea views are. Santorini is a caldera or large crater formed by a volcano. The crater is mostly submerged and what remains is the 5 islands that make up the Santorini group. The main island of Thera is where you will likely spend all of your time. To start off with, one day in Santorini is certainly not enough. We arrived by cruise ship and were severely limited with what we could explore on the island in that time.
Read MoreBefore planning the wedding, before getting engaged even, we decided on our Honeymoon location. We were going to eat gelato, get lost along the canals in Venice, journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany, and walk the cobblestone streets of Rome. We began our honeymoon spending 8 days on mainland Italy, before boarding a cruise to the Greek Isles.
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