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Blog posts include travels throughout the United States, France, Italy, Spain and England. We give you our advice and tips on how to make your travels more enjoyable.
We also have tips on how to improve your travel photography.
London’s Kew Gardens: planning your visit
Kew Gardens, located just a short subway ride from central London, is the world's largest collection of living plants in the world. Founded in 1840, the garden hosts over a million visitors annually.
What to do in Covent Garden, London
Covent Garden has been a must-visit on every one of our trips to London. Covent Garden is located in the heart of the West End and is easily accessible by tube, bus, or walking.
Kennedy Space Center: Tips for planning your visit in 2024
Everything you need to know about visiting Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. It’s many attractions are worthy of a full day visit
How to visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a 52-acre green oasis in the middle of Brooklyn. The easily accessible garden is open year-round serving both visitors and the two-and-a-half million residents of Brooklyn.
Why you should visit Horse Guards Parade on your next trip to London
Don’t overlook the Horse Guards Parade. Located in the middle of the “action” of central London, Horse Guards is an easy hit and a short walk from Buckingham Palace.
Visit Bushkill Falls: a unique Poconos attraction
Located in the scenic woods of the Pocono Mountains, Bushkill Falls features a series of eight waterfalls that are accessible through a well-maintained network of trails and bridges that offer excellent views of the falls and encompassing forests.
Visiting the White Cliffs of Dover: a perfect day trip from London
If you want to escape London and see something really spectacular and iconically British, we recommend visiting the White Cliffs of Dover.
Experiencing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St. James’ Palace and Wellington Barracks
All the tips and details you need to watch to Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Saint James’ Palace, and Wellington Barracks.
Postcards from Spain: Travel photos to inspire your next visit
We recently visited Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and numerous smaller towns in Spain. All photos were taken with a Canon R5, Canon 15-35 f2.8 lens and a Canon 24-105 f4 lens.
Visiting Barcelona for Christmas and Three Kings Day
Barcelona’s Christmas season is a magical time to visit the city. The Three Kings Parade is a highlight.
2 days in Seville: a guide for first-time visitors
A two-day Seville visit is perfect to see the highlights including the Real Alcazar, Plaza de España, Setas de Sevilla, and the Cathedral of Seville. We detail the best ways to visit these attractions.
Barcelona's "Chocolate Street" - Discovering Carrer Petritxol
Carrer Petritxol, Barcelona’s chocolate street, has a rich history but the chocolate shops are the reason crowds flock to this ancient Gothic Quarter street.
Visiting Segovia: a perfect day trip from Madrid
Segovia has all the ingredients for a great day trip - it’s a small walkable city, it’s close to Madrid, has easy train access, a few marquis attractions, and lots of restaurants.
Visiting Montserrat: Planning a day trip from Barcelona in 2025
Montserrat is a perfect day trip from Barcelona. It’s an easy trip from Barcelona via mass transit, driving, or tour. The views from Montserrat are breathtaking. We cover everything you need to know for your visit.
Visiting Madrid: our favorite things to do
Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, has so many attractions and places to explore a first-time visitor may find it hard to know where to begin.
Here are a few things we feel are must-do attractions in Madrid.
Among our favorite things to do are: the Royal Palace of Madrid, Temple de Debod, Teleferico de Madrid, El Retiro Park, San Miguel Market, and San Gines Chocolate.
Guide to visiting Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia in 2025
Tips for visiting Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the most unique church in Europe. The Basilica, still under construction, was designed by Antoni Gaudí.
How to travel by train in Spain
Traveling by high-speed train in Spain is easy, fast, and stress-free. Spain has an extensive rail network making it perfect for traveling by train.
The high-speed trains link major cities at speeds up to over 180 mph (300 km/h).
Travel time between Barcelona and Madrid is approximately three hours and between Madrid and Seville is under 3 hours.
How to use the Mobile Passport Control app
The Mobile Passport control app by U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a fast and easy solution to ease the long wait at passport control when returning from an overseas trip.
You can think of Mobile Passport Control as “Global Entry lite”. It’s free, easy to complete and there really is no reason not to use it on your next trip.
A stay at the Asbury Ocean Club
All the details on a wonderful visit to the Asbury Ocean Club with the help of the Amex Platinum card’s travel credit.
Exploring Sandy Hook, NJ: updated for 2025
Sandy Hook is a beach like no other in New Jersey. Operated by the National Park Service the peninsula at the base of New York Harbor offers beaches, birding, water sports, fishing, biking and has a unique history.