Two Nights in Gdańsk: Why You'll Want to Include Gdańsk in Your Poland Travel Itinerary

When we were planning our Poland travel itinerary, we debated whether to just include Warsaw and Krakow, or to add one more city. Gdańsk seemed like the likely addition, but would it be worth it to include Gdańsk in our Poland travel itinerary? The answer is an emphatic yes!

How to Spend Two Days in Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital of Poland and its largest city. Warsaw is the city we flew in and out of for our 13-day Poland vacation. We spent two full days in Warsaw and it was the perfect amount of time to see and taste the highlights of Warsaw.

Warsaw has a historic, old city feel even though 85% of Warsaw’s historic center was destroyed in World War II. Unlike other European cities that sustained damage throughout the war from various bombings, Warsaw was deliberately destroyed by the Nazis as punishment for the Warsaw Uprising. Many buildings were meticulously rebuilt, some with the help of paintings of Warsaw from the 1700s by Venetian painter Bernardo Bellotto, the nephew of Canaletto and often referred to as Canaletto. Replicas of Canaletto’s paintings are scattered around Warsaw. 

Mexico City in Three Days: Highlights and Must-See Sites for a Long Weekend

Mexico City is a city bursting with culture, history, and an endless array of culinary delights. Over the course of a long weekend with three full days, we immersed ourselves in the heart of this vibrant metropolis, experiencing the canals of Xochimilco by kayak and trajinera, savoring Mexican cuisine from street food to world-class restaurants, venturing to the iconic Teotihuacan Pyramids, and wandering the historic center and charming Coyoacán neighborhood.

4 Great Geothermal Spas for an Iceland Road Trip

Geothermal baths are an important part of Iceland’s culture. Every town has its own public pool and it’s where Icelanders gather to relax and socialize. If you’re looking for ways to experience Iceland’s culture, a visit to one or more of Iceland’s geothermal pools or hot springs is a must. A relaxing soak in a hot pool, preferably accompanied by a beautiful Icelandic view, is also the perfect way to recover from jet lag or relax sore muscles after a long hike. I got my best nights of sleep on the days we visited a geothermal pool.

Win a Dream Trip for Two to Los Cabos

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5 Fun Netherlands Day Trips from Amsterdam or Rotterdam

The Netherlands is a pretty small country, about twice the size of New Jersey.  Every year millions of travelers to the Netherlands stay only in Amsterdam.  Some visit the Netherlands’ second largest city, Rotterdam.  Smart travelers with enough time head outside of the biggest cities to visit some of the Netherlands’ unique day trip destinations which are easily reachable from Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Switzerland’s Summers Have Gone to the (St. Bernard) Dogs!

We are usually spring and fall travelers, but when we learned that hiking with Switzerland’s St. Bernard dogs is an activity that’s only available in summer, a summer Switzerland vacation was booked immediately.