When most people hear Ibiza, they think mega clubs and 24/7 party – but there’s so much more to Ibiza than that! Here are six facts about Ibiza that might surprise you:

We may have saved thousands on accommodation costs, but that’s not what made our Brooklyn housesit such a dream. In this post we give an overview of the exciting things we were able to cram in to two months and what the true gift of this particular housesitting experience was for the two of us.

I came to New York for a housesit this summer, and the owners canceled their trip last-minute. I ended up housesitting 8 times there though – find out how I did it:

Yesterday, Coney Island turned into mermaid central when the annual Mermaid Parade marched down the boardwalk for the 32nd time – an unforgettable summer event!

Innsbruck has it all: surrounded by a picturesque Alpine landscape, the city combines the flair of Northern Italy and the rustic feel of Southern Germany with a gorgeous medieval town center and youthful buzz year round.

When you think of German food, you might think Schnitzel, Bratwurst or mega-meaty dishes like knuckle of pork or beef roulade, but no worries – vegetarian visitors can find plenty to eat here. We sure didn’t go hungry! Check out our top picks, and some seriously mouthwatering photos…

Costa Rica has over 26 national parks. Two of them combine lush, green jungle, wild animals and sandy beaches: Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast and and Cahuita on the Caribbean. Most travelers don’t have time to hop from coast to coast, so read on for a closer look at both to find which might be the right fit for you.

Confession: I have a fear of heights that borders on a PANIC of heights. I had to face it in Whistler, Canada – read on for one of the most horrifying experiences in my life.

This week I learned that snow is rather pretty and doesn’t (always) suck, that I can survive two days without checking my emails and that I have pretty amazing friends!

I returned to Germany in time to experience the closing weekend of Oktoberfest – three days filled with roller coaster rides, delicious treats and of course BEER!