I did a 1-day itinerary for Santorini so it only seemed fitting to do one for Athens. After all, many people seem to spend limited time in Athens before heading to the Greek beaches although in my option, it is so worthy of more. However, for those with limited time there, here is my best … More Athens: The Best 1-Day Itinerary
Well, that is a grandiose statement I am making…the best 1-day itinerary in Santorini. For Armando and I, it truly felt like the best day so hence, the title. But perhaps…maybe, just maybe, it is? Exercise…on Holidays?! By default, we automatically exercise when we are on holidays. Armando and I love to explore, whether we … More Santorini: The Best 1-day Itinerary
Do not go to Santorini, they say. It is too touristy, they say. The summer is so crowded, they say. So, we ignored all those naysayers and went to Santorini at the end of August. And we managed to stay cool and avoid the crowds. But how? It is amazing how a little research in … More Santorini: Where to Stay to Avoid the Crowds and Save Money
Some people say you must go to Santorini when in Greece while others say to avoid Santorini at all costs. Too touristy. Too crowded. While Armando and I love going off the beaten path on many of our adventures, there is still something to be said about going to those touristy places. After all, floods … More To Santorini or Not To Santorini, That is the Question.
Back in the 90’s, I was supposed to go on a high school trip with my classmates to Greece. It would have been my first international flight. I was excited and nervous at the adventure that lay ahead only for it to be cancelled by the school a couple months prior to our departure. Since … More A HONEYMOON IN GREECE AND BAKLAVA
I had a “Blair Witch Project” moment when I was in Paris this past summer. I thought with Halloween this week, it would be an appropriate story to share. I had friends tell me that I should go and see the catacombs while in Paris. “It’s a must see.” Okay, great! I made it a … More My Blair Witch Moment in Paris’ Underground
Did you know that Armando and I participated in a Paris Flashmob? While in Paris, one of Armando’s MBA classmates, Ryan, proposed to his girlfriend, Lynn, while there. That evening they made their way to Trocadéro Square, in front of the Eiffel Tower. What was suppose to happen: ESSEC Business School students and friends had … More Paris Flashmob Fumbles
I had such high expectations when I went to Paris for the first time back in 2010. So many people told me how much they loved Paris and how much I was going to love it too. When Armando and I arrived at CDG Airport we collected our backpacks from baggage claim and then hopped … More Graffiti in Europe
I love the features on our new camera (Canon PowerShot SX260 HS). Wanted to share some more Paris photos that I took using my two favourite features…Zoom and Color Accent. ZOOM FEATURE Armando is not a fan of “zoom” because it can sometimes take away from the quality of the shot. For me…I’d rather get … More Camera Tricks in Paris
We finally got a new camera. In terms of travel necessities, it was a much-needed purchase. Armando is an accomplished amateur photographer with the technical ability to shoot great pics with a DSLR camera. Yet, a DSLR is not the most convenient camera to lug around the world. I’m a point and shoot girl, but … More Trying to Find My Photography Eye in Europe
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