Nestled at the foot of the majestic Apuan Alps, Lucca is a tiny medieval town in northern Tuscany with big personality. Despite its modest size, Lucca has it all. Expansive piazzas. Majestic towers. And stunning churches.…
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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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As a kid, I was fascinated with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Why does it lean? Why was it built that way? Is it ever going to topple over? So on our way from Cinque Terre to Tuscany, I of course,…
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Once an old fashioned fishing village, Santa Margherita Ligure is now a captivating seaside destination. Just one hour north by train from Cinque Terre, this town is a delightful place to spend a day or weekend.…
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Travel is riddled with stories of challenging situations leading to lessons learned. For us, that moment came after a stressful, stormy night in northern Italy. We had just reached Monterosso, the first of five villages that…
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On our first morning in Italy, waking up to those colorful buildings teetering cliffside literally took our breath away. Cinque Terre definitely lives up to its postcard-worthy image. Vernazza, our home base, is one of five…
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The French Riveria was calling. And so we traded in the gray clouds of Provence for the sunny skies of the Côte d’Azur. Heading two hours east by bus, we made our way from Aix-en-Provence to…
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Known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, Aix is a smaller, more manageable version of Paris. We were excited to explore this lively cosmopolitan city in the heart of Provence. But after visiting a few…
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Surprisingly, the humble town of Avignon once served as the powerful center of Christianity. Situated along the Rhône River, Avignon is an hour north of Arles, another popular stop in Provence. The town’s important religious history…
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As the “soul of Provence,” Arles offers a rich artistic, culinary and historic experience. In the late 1800s, Vincent Van Gogh lived here, creating some of his greatest masterpieces. It’s easy to see how the artist…
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Our first stop in France, Vic-La-Gardiole, offered a surprising treasure trove of delicious food. Sweet little “Vic” is not a typical tourist town. But it’s where Brian spent 2 weeks as a teenager as part of…