Our Final Stop in Poland: Finding Beauty, History, and Freedom in Gdańsk
We loved Gdańsk! See the massive Malbork Castle, walk the Sopot pier, and explore the emotional story of the Solidarity movement and Pope John Paul II’s powerful role.
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Stories and recommendations from our travels
From World War II Ruins to Michelin Stars: Our Warsaw Journey
From Kraków we took the train to Warsaw. This time it really was a first class experience, with upgraded seats and snacks and sandwiches. The main line between Krakow – Warsaw – Gdansk seems...
The Flavors and Shadows of Kraków: Our Return to Poland’s Historic City
When we returned to Krakow after 18 years, we found a city of beautiful contrasts. From the joy of making pierogi with a local in her kitchen to the powerful, somber experience of walking through the Ghetto, this was a journey we’ll never forget.
Why We Fell for Wrocław: Our Journey to Poland’s City of Gnomes
We added Wrocław to our list of cities to visit because of YouTube. A number of young creators called this third largest city their favorite place in Poland. Plus it looked like a nice...
Poznań, Poland: Tracing My Family’s Roots from Massachusetts to the Old Market Square
When we were planning our trip around Berlin and IFA, one of the first things I noticed was that Poznań was nearby, a city I have always wanted to visit. My father’s family migrated...
Walking through Berlin’s Living History – Part 1 of our Journey
From Cold War shadows to vibrant streets, exploring how a city remembers, rebuilds, and redefines itself. Usually when we visit Europe I’m awed by the hundreds and sometimes thousands of years of history. Greek,...
2024 Smart Home Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our eleventh annual smart home holiday gift guide! We don’t know how you feel, but for us 2024 has just flown by. It seems like we just returned from CES, but maybe...
Our Antarctica Cruise on the Viking Polaris
We explored the Antarctica Peninsula on a 13-day Viking Expedition Cruise.
A Week in Provence
We spent a relaxing week in Provence, from our home base in the hilltop town of Bonnieux.
Tasting Wine and Truffles in Alba, Italy
From Bologna, we traveled to the northwest of Italy, to Piedmont. On our last trip to Italy in 2018, our friends Pete and Kari joined us in Siena, then they traveled up to Piedmont...