Visiting Petra is such an amazing experience as you are truly transported back into time. Petra is believed to have been settled around 9,000 BC and became the capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom in 400 BC in what is now Southern Jordan. The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who ...
What to Know Before Visiting Jordan (including itinerary)
Jordan has been one of our favorite destinations from our 2018 travels. Although we thought by traveling in off-season that we wouldn't see many other tourists, we were very wrong. We went around late October / early November and we can confirm there is a flourishing tourism industry in Jordan all ...
Spring in Paris: The Best Spots for Blossoms
Are you wanting to see the cherry blossoms in Paris? Starting in mid-march to the end of April, you have the best chance to catch the blooms in the city. From bright whites to baby pinks, there are thousands of trees around Paris that put on a spectacular show. Rivaling the ...
15 Top Things to Do in Paris in the Winter
Despite the colder temperatures and grey skies, visiting Paris in the winter is still a very good idea. There are so many benefits to a winter trip to Paris including less crowds at the cafes and tourists sights. Here are some of my favorite things to do in Paris in the winter! Most of the ...
Moving Abroad and Traveling Abroad with a Pet
Deciding to move abroad with a pet is not an easy decision to make. The first question that everyone asked us when we told them we were moving to Germany was not where in Germany are you moving or when they could come to visit, but “are you taking your dog?” We had lots of loving offers ...