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Venice Carnival: Nine Months of Preparation for One Unforgettable Week in Rococo Costume on the Grand Canal
Returning to Venice in February for another Carnival felt different this time. We had our own Rococo costumes. It took over nine months to select the perfect fabrics, patterns, and accessories, with numerous fittings throughout the process. We arrived in Venice with many suitcases in order to bring the costumes over. As usual, we parked our rental car at Marco Polo Airport. From there, we took our pre-arranged private motoscafo (taxi boat). In just over thirty minutes, we a


The Best of Emilia-Romagna: A Tour of Parma, Bologna, and the World of Ferrari
We drove from Milan to Parma in the morning and arrived at our hotel in the early afternoon. We stayed at the Grand Hotel di Parma , a beautiful building that once served as an elegant hospital complex in the early 1900s. Our room was beautifully decorated, with one of the highest ceilings and tallest curtains we have ever seen in a hotel room. Driving around the center of Parma is no easy feat, as the city uses the dreaded ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) system, which will land


A Night to Remember: The 2026 Winter Olympics Milano-Cortina Opening Ceremony
We arrived in Milan a day ahead and had booked an Airbnb near San Siro stadium, where the opening ceremony was taking place. On the morning of the ceremony, we took a guided English tour of Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle). Built in the 14th century and expanded by the Sforza dynasty, this Renaissance fortress is a true Milanese icon. Our hour-long tour led us through grand courtyards and into the city’s impressive collections, including the Museum of Ancient Art and the


At Your Own Risk - The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona
We paused our Northern Spain and Madrid trip for this event, which was the main reason we planned the entire vacation. We traveled from...


From the Basque Coast to the Capital: A Journey Through Northern Spain and Madrid
We had spent over a year planning our trip to Spain, with the highlight being the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, which is detailed in...


Speed and Sunshine: F1 in Miami
We were finally able to attend the Miami F1 Grand Prix , an event we've been aiming to go to since its inaugural race a few years back. ...


Celebrating Easter in Memphis
Since we never had the chance to visit Memphis, we decided to plan a trip there for a few days over Easter. We picked up our rental car at the airport and headed straight to our hotel, the Westin Memphis Beale Street . The property is conveniently located on Beale Street, right across from the FedEx arena. just opposite the FedEx arena. After parking the car and checking in, we began exploring the city. We took a taxi to the Memphis Cotton Museum where we had a very inte


Journey Through Timeless Cambodia
We took a direct flight from Luang Prabang, Laos, to Siem Reap with Vietnam Airlines. The flight departed on schedule, and we reached our...


Laos: The Enchanted Land
Our flight departed from Chiang Rai in the early afternoon, and we reached Vientiane shortly before 8 pm after a brief stopover in...


Exploring Bangkok and the Charm of Northern Thailand
We flew from Singapore in the morning and arrived in Bangkok just before noon. It was another great experience with Singapore Airlines...


Overnight Stop in Singapore
Our Singapore Airlines trip to Bangkok from New York had a 15-hour stopover in Singapore, so we decided to spend the night and enjoy the...


The Ultimate Long-Haul: World’s Longest Flight
After having to wait for many years, mostly due to COVID, we were finally able to take our second trip to Asia, visiting North Thailand,...


German Christmas Markets: A Journey Through Historic Cities
For a long time, we had been eager to explore Christmas markets in Germany. We selected cities and regions that were new to us. After a...


Scotland in Summer: Exploring Cities, Castles & Nature
We arrived at Glasgow airport in the afternoon and took taxis to our hotel, the Glasgow Marriott , situated downtown. The hotel has been...


Game Day in Dublin: The Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Our journey to Ireland and Scotland was centered around the game. Our alma mater, Florida State University, was competing against Georgia...


Discovering Ireland: Castles, Coastlines, and Culture
We had been planning this trip for eighteen months, and we were excited to finally embark on the adventure. We included a College...


Total Solar Eclipse in Little Rock, Arkansas
A total solar eclipse is quite rare, so we chose to plan our trip a year ahead. Even then, the hotels in downtown Little Rock were...


Carnival Fever in Rio: A Journey to Remember
We had been planning this visit for quite some time and were thrilled when we arrived at the Carlos Jobim Airport. The hotel had arranged...


A Journey Through Montevideo: Uruguay’s Coastal Gem
We traveled on the Buquebus ferry from Buenos Aires, which is quite convenient. We departed at 4:00 pm and reached Montevideo by 6:45...


Tango, Steaks & Strolls: Buenos Aires in a Few Days
We departed from Atlanta at 9:00 pm and reached Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires at 9:00 am the next day. Considering the...
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