Siena is the gateway to your visit in Tuscany. You can arrive here by train or plane. If you fly, you will need to arrive in Florence and then rent a car or train. If you are able to rent a car, I would highly recommend it for this area because it will give you more freedom to explore. Alternatively, you can arrange for a driver; however, this will likely add up quickly. Siena was my preferred area to stay…
Portugal is such a hidden gem when it comes to European travel. This country continually continues to be one of my favourite countries to visit in Europe. It is still a relatively less travelled in comparison to other surrounding countries, which means the prices haven’t skyrocketed as they have started to in some other areas of Europe. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, which sits right on the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. The city has four main neighborhoods…
Chamonix, France (aka Chamonix-Mont-Blanc) is one of the top ski destinations in the Alps. There are a number of reasons for this, which include the ease of logistics in order to arrive and it being one of the largest and oldest ski towns in France. It sits near the junction of France, Switzerland, and Italy, so there are lots of options when it comes to skiing. Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, towers over the valley standing at 4,808…
Planning a trip for a weekend in the port city in the south of France? You’ll need at least 2 days or a full weekend to take advantage of what the city has to offer. You can fly direct into Marseilles (MRS) and then rent a car depending on your final destination. We stayed a bit outside of the city centre, so opted for the rental car which gave us a lot of flexibility to explore. Where to stay? La…