A Perfect Day in Porto

Posted on September 22, 2019July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. Nearly 300,000 people live in the city limits. Old meets new across the city. As you stroll around, you'll find modern stores and restaurants lining narrow, cobbled streets. Porto has a very different... continue the journey

One Day In Barcelona

Posted on August 24, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Barcelona is like no other place I’ve visited. The city is full of amazing art and architecture. It shares a fresh energy and vibe. There are signs of artists like Antoni Gaudí and Salvador Dali at nearly every turn. [caption... continue the journey

One Day In Rome

Posted on August 22, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

The Colosseum. The Roman Forum. The Vatican! Add them up and they equal an amazing day in the buzzing city of Rome. The thought of everything we wanted to see in one day kinda made me panic. This was my... continue the journey

Free Time In Florence

Posted on August 17, 2017May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. You can tell, even centuries later. Open minds and classical art. It what the city stills offers today. But visiting this beautiful city also comes with a big price tag -- unless you're... continue the journey

One Day In Naples

Posted on August 6, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Pompeii, The Amalfi Coast, and the place where pizza was invented -- all in one day? You won't be in any one location for long, but it is possible. Here's how we did it. The husband and I knew it... continue the journey

One Day In Venice

Posted on August 3, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Venice, Italy. It’s like nowhere else in the world. There is more than a millennia of history just sitting on the banks of canal after canal. After flying into Milan and taking the train to Venice, the city was the... continue the journey