My must have travel essentials

Packing is usually the very last step in preparing for a trip and it’s a task quite daunting for many. You don’t want to bring too much, but also want to make sure you have all you need, so you don’t waste time on your trip buying things you forgot. Over the years and after […]

Renting a car in the Azores

rental car in the Azores

The Azores, 9 islands in the middle of Atlantic belonging to Portugal, are an amazing destination, still somewhat undiscovered. The biggest and most visited of them is São Miguel, often referred to as ” The Green island “. Many people split their time in the Azores between 2 or 3 islands, but you can easily […]

Tips to save money on your next trip!

save money when traveling

I’m sure you heard it more than once: traveling is expensive. I don’t fully agree with that statement, because while it certainly can be, it doesn’t have to, if you know a few tricks. There are many ways to save serious money for your next trip, if you’re willing to invest some time doing research. […]

Summer in Europe – 5 tips to survive peak season

Summer season is upon us, and what that means, is that many are getting ready to spend some of it traveling. Europe remains one of the top choices, which comes as no surprise, given all it has to offer. So many great countries with unique architecture, culture, perfect weather, amazing food and ease of getting […]

GPSmyCity app – self guided walking tours on your phone!

The way we travel and what resources we use it’s constantly changing. Long gone are the days of walking around with thick guide books or giant maps. Most of turn to the internet and smart phones for the travel assistance. If you’re anything like me, you probably read a lot of travel articles prior to […]