Step aside Aperol Spritz, there’s a new cocktail in town! After many years of the Campari vs. Aperol Spritz debate, the Hugo Spritz is here to reign supreme. This Mediterranean Hugo Spritz recipe is tried and true and ready to…
Want A Unique Mediterranean Vacation? Learn to Sail in Malta!
Are you wanting to travel, but you’re also interested in learning something new? Learning to sail in Malta may scratch that itch and leave you hungry for more learning experiences. Don’t get me wrong, curling up with a good book,…
Italian Wine Cookie Recipe (Biscotti Poveri)
The Italian wine cookie may be one of the easiest cookies to make, and they are so delicious. There are many Italian biscotti recipes, but the Biscotti of the poor (or Biscotti Poveri) is my favorite. The recipe contains common…
An Authentic Cooking Class in Italy That You Will Love
If you’ve ever read Eat, Pray, Love, watched Under the Tuscan Sun or simply love to cook – you may have fantasized about what it would be like to find yourself lost in the Italian countryside whipping up some traditional…
3 Beautiful Beaches in Montenegro You Must Visit
Montenegro, is one of the Mediterranean’s best kept secrets. The beaches rival the more heavily touristed destinations and are a fraction of the cost. Though there are many beautiful beaches, these are the 3 best beaches in Montenegro. * Exploren…
In Zagreb, It’s Strictly Strukli
Whether you’re in Zagreb for a while, or only for a night, trying strukli should be a non-negotiable. The Croatian delicacy originated in Zagreb and I find it to be somewhat of cross between an Italian lasagna and a Jewish…
4 Glorious Days in Slovenia
Dober Dan! – (Good day in Slovenian) I’ve previously traveled to all four countries that border Slovenia – Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia – but never ended up going to Slovenia itself. I’m not sure what the reason was. Whether…
Guide to Norway’s Lofoten Islands
Calling all nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and excited travelers! After spending 7 days exploring Norway’s Lofoten Islands I’m here to convince you to add this destination to your travel bucket list. This magnificent island chain is located north of the…
Hiking to a Tiny Home Village in the Norwegian Wilderness
About When deciding where to stay and what to experience in Norway, the one thing we knew for sure was that we wanted to stay at the tiny home village: DNT NYE Skåpet. Experiencing the wilderness and being completely off…
24 Hours in Oslo, Norway
Hei Hei! – (Hello in Norwegian) Wondering what to do with 24-hours in Oslo? Oslo can be a great hub when trying to get to neighboring cities within Norway or within the rest of Europe. Though the southern European countries…