How to Get Around Athens on a Budget

Photo of a hand holding an ath.ena ticket at an airport metro station in Athens Greece. From the "How to Get Around Athens on a Budget" blog by Frolic & Courage.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Athens, Greece and moved about with ease and without a car. So today I’m saving you hours of research and time by sharing how to get around Athens on a budget!

We’re talking about Athens public transportation tickets, passes, maps, how to get from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to the center center of Athens,

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How to GET AROUND BARCELONA on a BUDGET

Photo of a person holding a 72hr Hola Barcelona transit pass in front of a metro validating machine.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Barcelona and have taken multiple forms of transportation around the city. So today I’m sharing how to get around Barcelona on a budget! We’re talking about Barcelona public transportation tickets, passes, maps, how to get from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport  to the city center of Barcelona, and so much more!

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Specialty Dining Review: Hooked Seafood, 150 Central Park, and Wonderland

Photos of the food onboard three sepcialty dining restaurants - a bird's nest appetizer, veal medallions, and crab cake.

I booked a 7-day western mediterranean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas. Like any other excited foodie, I immediately jumped online to see what specialty dining options were available. After reviewing the restaurants and dining packages, I decided to try Hooked Seafood, 150 Central Park, and Wonderland. Well, I tried them ALL and in today’s blog,

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What You NEED to Know Before Taking a Mediterranean Cruise

Woman sitting in a chair on a cruise ship balcony looking at the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Sailing the dazzling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea on my first ever Mediterranean cruise was such a memorable, bucket list experience! Our 7 day Western Mediterranean Cruise was based in Barcelona, Spain and we sailed to Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Marseille, France; and Naples/Capri, Florence/La Spezia, and Rome/Civitavecchia Italy. In today’s blog, I’m sharing what you need to know before a Mediterranean cruise based on my experience as a first timer.

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5 Reasons Why You NEED to Start PLANNING For Your Trip NOW!

Photo of Antoinette and Kevin smiling in Park Guell, Barcelona.

If you haven’t started to plan for your next vacation, consider this your official notice to start planning for your trip RIGHT NOW! 

Think about it.

The past few years were difficult, so people are ready to escape and MORE THAN READY to start traveling again…and they actually ARE traveling in great numbers! They are also willing to pay more than ever to make up for lost time.

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How to Get Around Rome on a Budget

Photo of a red bus in Rome, Italy by Frolic & Courage.

Rome, Italy is a beautiful ancient city that brings over 9 million international tourists to visit each year, making it one of the most visited cities in Europe. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting a few times to see the can’t miss things to do in Rome and have taken multiple forms of transportation around the city.

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