Experiences
The trips worth taking — glacier hikes, private tours, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, reviewed in full detail.
London
,
United Kingdom
London is a truly romantic city. There is just something about the street lights at dusk, the Royal history, and the stunning architecture, that just begs you to get lost. So, during our stay, we wanted to explore as much as possible and see some really interesting sights! We were staying at the Shangri-La at the Shard and found out that they organize a series of packaged offerings; one of which was the “Modern Couples Experience”. The experience was organized in partnership with the Barbican Centre, one of the city’s most iconic and artistic areas and would take us all around London, with a final stop at the Modern Couples exhibition at the Barbican Centre (a building we had been curious about for awhile). Overall, it made for a fun, romantic way to explore London and take in the exhibit. We were all in! That was the winter of 2018, and the exhibition has since closed — so what follows is the day we had, not a package you can go and book today.
London is a truly romantic city. There is just something about the street lights at dusk, the Royal history, and the stunning architecture, that just begs you to get lost. So, during our stay, we wanted to explore as much as possible and see some really interesting sights! We were staying at the Shangri-La at the Shard and found out that they organize a series of packaged offerings; one of which was the “Modern Couples Experience”. The experience was organized in partnership with the Barbican Centre, one of the city’s most iconic and artistic areas and would take us all around London, with a final stop at the Modern Couples exhibition at the Barbican Centre (a building we had been curious about for awhile). Overall, it made for a fun, romantic way to explore London and take in the exhibit. We were all in! That was the winter of 2018, and the exhibition has since closed — so what follows is the day we had, not a package you can go and book today.
Rhodes
,
Greece
If you’re anything like me, the words “Greek Islands” probably brings to mind the dramatic scenery of Santorini or the romantic architecture of Mykonos…but there are so many other places to explore! One of the lesser-known (but just as gorgeous) Greek islands is Rhodes. The climate on Rhodes is milder than its smaller counterparts, which allows it to have a peak season stretching from April until the end of November. Unlike the other islands, Rhodes never shuts down during winter. Besides offering great Greek wine, rich food, and a fascinating history, it’s also an excellent place to relax beachside. To take in everything the island has to offer, intend on spending around four nights.
If you’re planning an adventure around the Greek islands, you’ll most likely fly into Athens and take boats or smaller planes out to the islands. To reach Rhodes, the easiest option is to fly via Aegean Airlines from Athens straight to the island. Rhodes does have an international airport and flying was the easiest option for us :)
While some towns on the island have walkable areas, if you want to get the full experience and see all the sights, you’ll want to rent a car as soon as you land. At over 500 square miles, it is Greece’s largest island; having a car makes seeing all of Rhodes’ gorgeous coastline and top-notch restaurants and absolute breeze. We organized our car rental through Rhodes Cars and it was one of the easiest processes! We were met at the airport and shown to our waiting car immediately. The car was nice, clean, came with a good car seat for Axel and was perfect for the 3 of us. When it came time to return the car, we just left it at the airport. Easy!
London
,
United Kingdom
London is a truly romantic city. There is just something about the street lights at dusk, the Royal history, and the stunning architecture, that just begs you to get lost. So, during our stay, we wanted to explore as much as possible and see some really interesting sights! We were staying at the Shangri-La at the Shard and found out that they organize a series of packaged offerings; one of which was the “Modern Couples Experience”. The experience was organized in partnership with the Barbican Centre, one of the city’s most iconic and artistic areas and would take us all around London, with a final stop at the Modern Couples exhibition at the Barbican Centre (a building we had been curious about for awhile). Overall, it made for a fun, romantic way to explore London and take in the exhibit. We were all in! That was the winter of 2018, and the exhibition has since closed — so what follows is the day we had, not a package you can go and book today.
Rhodes
,
Greece
If you’re anything like me, the words “Greek Islands” probably brings to mind the dramatic scenery of Santorini or the romantic architecture of Mykonos…but there are so many other places to explore! One of the lesser-known (but just as gorgeous) Greek islands is Rhodes. The climate on Rhodes is milder than its smaller counterparts, which allows it to have a peak season stretching from April until the end of November. Unlike the other islands, Rhodes never shuts down during winter. Besides offering great Greek wine, rich food, and a fascinating history, it’s also an excellent place to relax beachside. To take in everything the island has to offer, intend on spending around four nights.
If you’re planning an adventure around the Greek islands, you’ll most likely fly into Athens and take boats or smaller planes out to the islands. To reach Rhodes, the easiest option is to fly via Aegean Airlines from Athens straight to the island. Rhodes does have an international airport and flying was the easiest option for us :)
While some towns on the island have walkable areas, if you want to get the full experience and see all the sights, you’ll want to rent a car as soon as you land. At over 500 square miles, it is Greece’s largest island; having a car makes seeing all of Rhodes’ gorgeous coastline and top-notch restaurants and absolute breeze. We organized our car rental through Rhodes Cars and it was one of the easiest processes! We were met at the airport and shown to our waiting car immediately. The car was nice, clean, came with a good car seat for Axel and was perfect for the 3 of us. When it came time to return the car, we just left it at the airport. Easy!
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