15 Best Things to Do in Bologna: A Checklist for Curious Travelers

Main square in Bologna, Italy, as seen from above

Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, sits about 73 miles almost due north from Florence. Its population is slightly larger than Florence, but it doesn’t have the Tuscan capital’s world-famous reputation for art or history and so isn’t always on the radar of travelers in Italy. Unless, of course, you’re a foodie. In that […]

Top 8 Places to Visit in San Francisco

A person with windblown hair in the foreground looks across the Bay to Alcatraz Island, a spooky place to visit in San Francisco

San Francisco is a relatively small city — at just seven miles wide by seven miles long. But for all its modest size, the list of places to visit in San Francisco is a long one. From Alcatraz Island to Ocean Beach and everywhere in between, this lively and diverse northern California mecca has a […]

Boston on a Budget: The Best Free Things to See and Do in Boston

Boats floating in the water of Boston Harbor with the skyline in the background

Want to experience Boston affordably? We feel you. Looking for the best free things to see and do in the city? We got you. Thankfully, not all great adventures have to cost big bucks. Boston has plenty of wallet-friendly things to do and places to explore, especially during warmer months. Boston is known for its […]

Guide to the Best Museums in NYC

Massive blue whale replica suspended over an indoor atrium of a museum.

New York City is the financial center of the United States. It’s the mecca for theater. It’s one of the best restaurant cities on the planet. It’s the cultural capital of the United States. And it is home to a large collection of the world’s greatest museums.   You could spend a year of weekends visiting […]

18 Essential Florence Museums You Need to Visit

Long hallway of the Uffizi Museum in Florence with black and white checkered floors lined by marble statues

Can you really visit Florence without wandering through the door of one of the city’s jaw-dropping museums? The birthplace of the Renaissance has plenty of museums to explore. On your trip, you’ll be able to come close with original works by Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, and many more masters of Italian history. These Florence museums are a […]

London with Kids: A Budget-Conscious Guide to Family Fun

Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station in London

England’s capital is not only home to fine food, world-class art and ancient history—it’s also a super fun place for children.  London has an amazing reputation for a lot of things, but being cheap is not one of them. But we’re here to tell you that even with kids in tow, it doesn’t have to […]

The Best 6 Things to Do in Rome on a Rainy Day

St. Peter's Basilica on a rainy day in Rome

While staying in bed and ordering in may sound tempting, think again—there are many great ways to spend a rainy day in Rome. Although Rome is known for its great weather and sunny days, autumn and spring can bring pouring rain. And let’s face it: walking along slippery cobblestone roads on a rainy day isn’t […]

7 Perfect Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Paris

The Picasso museum is a great place to visit on a rainy day in Paris.

Perhaps Paris’ best-kept secret is that it shares London’s infamous drizzly weather.  Cole Porter wasn’t kidding when he referenced “Paris when it drizzles.” But what he missed was the fact that it rains in Paris—not just in winter, but all year round. Most rain in Paris falls in May and June, but rainfall in the […]

8 Fun Things to Do in Lisbon with Kids

Oceanarium aquarium exterior, Lisbon

Traveling with kids to Lisbon? We rounded up all the fun kid-friendly things to do in the city to turn your trip into an unforgettable adventure. Family travels are as fun to plan as they are challenging. Ideally, you’ll want to keep every member entertained while learning something new about the destination. But that’s easier […]