Just 90 minutes away by bus, Toledo is a fascinating day trip from Madrid. It’s hard to think of Toledo without thinking of the famous exclamation, Holy Toledo! The most plausible story of its origin dates…
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EVERGIB Wanders
EVERGIB Wanders
Rachel Scott Everett and Brian Gibson believe travel is an extraordinary way to feel alive. After they spent a combined 2 years backpacking around the world, they continue to seek out new adventures, ever mindful that there's always more to learn, appreciate and experience. When not wandering, Rachel and Brian are Co-Founders and Creative Directors at EVERGIB, a nomadic creative studio specializing in strategically-led advertising and branding. #WorkWanderRepeat
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The French equivalent of Rome, Nîmes is home to impressive ancient sites rivaling those in neighboring Italy. On our quick afternoon stop-over en route to Nice, we did a whirlwind tour of Nîmes. We were surprised…
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Set in the Alpilles mountains, Les Baux is named one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France. We made a day trip to this quaint, fortified town during our stay in Arles. Ironically, a place Rachel had visited 15…
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Encircled by a 2-mile border, Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. The independent city-state mints its own euros, prints its own stamps, and even has its own flag and anthem. The next smallest…
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After the tranquil small towns of Tuscany, we headed where all roads lead to: Rome. Leaving sweet Volterra behind, we took a local bus to Saline. From there, we caught a tiny two-car only train to…
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By far, the question we’re asked the most is how we can afford to travel so much. We didn’t inherit a trust fund and haven’t won the lottery (though not for a lack of trying.) Instead,…
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The Tuscan city’s unique aesthetic offers a gorgeous backdrop to exploring and even inspired Crayola’s iconic crayon. During the Renaissance, Siena produced an iron oxide earth pigment that when heated, turned a distinctive reddish brown color.…
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When it comes to the world’s most romantic destinations, Venice is at the top of the list, even on a budget. The tourism industry knows that romance equals money. But as a vagabonding couple with limited…
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Crowded. Touristy. Hot. Smelly. That’s what we initially heard about traveling to Venice, the “City of Water.” Yes, mobs can often choke the quaint canals in summer. But early February is an ideal time to visit.…
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As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is the cultural mecca of art, architecture, history, science, food, shopping and more. Despite an abundance of English-speaking college coeds and large groups of camera-toting Japanese tourists, it’s still…