Bullfights are very controversial. Some people think they are barbaric and claim that it is cruelty against animals. Others focus on the lengthy cultural history of bullfighting in Spain and would be saddened if it were to stop. In Fact, just today as I am writing this, Catalonia, Spain has just outlawed bullfights claiming that [...]

Another topic that is highly debated: Do I sign up for a guided tour or try to plan everything myself? I think there are advantages and disadvantages to both and you may find that you choose different options depending on location.

Flying alone can be intimidating, lonely, and sometimes downright scary. It doesn’t have to be that way though. I think it’s all about perception. The experience is what you make it. Here are the tips that I use to make it a memorable and even spiritual adventure.

One aspect of traveling that is so enjoyable, is meeting new people with stories to share. After an exhausting plane ride from Chicago to Prague with a layover in Amsterdam, we met two girls from Texas waiting for a taxi to take us to our hotel. We talked for 5 minutes and being thrifty, we [...]

Near the Italy-France border, just north of Monaco, are a series of roads that wind through the Alps. One such road that we found to be worth the trip is the Col De Turini. Driving this stretch will wear you out with all the hairpin turns, but the views are some of the best in [...]