Leslie Livingston 
Wondering what to do in Crested Butte Colorado? This is the ultimate guide to the top attractions and best things to do and see in Crested Butte. Crested Butte is a postcard-perfect mountain town located southwest of Boulder and Denver and to the west of Colorado Springs. It’s nicknamed “The Butte” for its namesake mountain … Read more
Considering spending one day in Stratford-upon-Avon? It’s a beyond picturesque medieval town on the Avon River in Warwickshire. In prime Shakespeare country, the town is an incredibly popular day trip from London. Stratford is best known as the birthplace and home of William Shakespeare. The quaint town is a magnet for travelers who want to … Read more
Beautiful Sintra is one of the best and most popular day trips from Lisbon. Sintra is a dazzling and romantic town that Lord Byron once described as a “glorious Eden.” It’s a mystical world that was once the preserve of royals, aristocrats, artists, and poets. Sintra seems far removed from the hustle and bustle of … Read more
I first fell in love with Canterbury as a college student during a semester abroad in London. The love endured and I’ve returned several times. I think Canterbury is one of the best day trips from London. So, I’m handing over the perfect one day in Canterbury itinerary. I guarantee that, like me, you’ll be … Read more
Pena Palace, or the Palácio Nacional da Pena, is a Portuguese attraction that’s launched a thousand clicks. This UNESCO site sits in Sintra, just a quick 30 minute drive from Lisbon. Before I ever clapped eyes on it IRL, I was stunned. It looked downright wacky to me with its “anything goes” design ethos, albeit … Read more
Lisbon is a stunning city that I fell absolutely in love with straight away. The city is a gorgeous mosaic of Medieval, Manueline, and Baroque architecture with a pinch of picturesque crumbling buildings in the older neighborhoods like the Alfama. Lisbon has all the things you need for a great vacation or weekend getaway — … Read more
Can we speak honestly about Aveiro Portugal? Is it really a town in Portugal worth visiting or adding to your itinerary? Sometimes I think that honesty seems largely eclipsed by enthusiasm in the blogosphere. Perhaps it’s because we travel bloggers travel to objectively beautiful places and mostly have phenomenal experiences. But that can’t always be … Read more
Porto is a beautiful city that’s hard to leave. You could stay busy for days there and be perfectly content. But if you want to get out of the city, there are some great day trip options from Porto. There’s something for everyone. You can visit charming medieval villages, hit the beach, study history at … Read more
Planning on exploring Tomar? Often overlooked, Tomar is an underrated town hidden away in central Portugal. The town makes a great day trip from Lisbon. Tomar is a history buff’s paradise. It’s a place of romantic mysteries, spellbinding history, and centuries old architecture. For 700 years, Tomar was the headquarters of the Knight’s Templar, an … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the breathtaking Alçobaca Monastery in Portugal. Alçobaca is a former Cisterian monastery founded in the 12th century by Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques who hailed from Guimaraes. It’s a UNESCO-listed site and a must see landmark in Portugal. This guide tells you everything you need to see inside and gives … Read more