

Sunny Barcelona
Barcelona may be our favorite place we've visited so far. I'm not sure if it was the boost of Vitamin D or all of the cava sangria. Either way, Barcelona is at the top of the list. Beautiful architecture, delicious food and vibrant culture make Barcelona an ideal year-round weekend getaway. Day by Day Thursday 10 December We arrived late Thursday night and took a quick bus ride to the city center, where we switched to the metro to get to our hotel. Four Points by Sheraton Bar


European Christmas Markets
When we first got to London, all of our other ex-pat friends raved about the Christmas markets all over Europe. We decided to split the weekend between Bratislava and Vienna, since Bratislava is much more affordable and the cities are so close to one another. The split worked out well, and we were able to sample mulled wine and apple strudels in both places. Day by Day Friday 27 November We arrived late Friday night and took a quick (and cheap, around €7) Uber from the airpor