What to Wear on a Europe River Cruise (+ Full River Cruise Packing List)
So you've booked that dream river cruise to Europe. You've chosen your state room, purchased flights, and have already been daydreaming about the shore...
Is the Versailles Grand Masked Ball Worth It? Everything You Need to Know!
Did you know that you can dress up in Baroque costumes, stroll through the Gardens of Versailles, and then party the night away in...
The Perfect 3 Days in Helsinki Itinerary for Your First Visit
I'll come out and say it right off the top: Helsinki is one of my favorite cities in the Nordic region! This might be...
A Guide to the 10 Best Themed Afternoon Teas in London
For me, England has always been synonymous with one thing. No, not royalty or sports or fish and chips; for me, it's always been...
The Best Time of Year to Visit Scotland (Scotland Season By Season)
Full disclosure: I have not been *everywhere* in Scotland. There are still a few cities that I haven't seen, roads that I haven't driven,...
The Perfect Sao Miguel Itinerary for 5 Days in the Azores
Learn how to spend the perfect 5 days on Sao Miguel, the largest island in the Azores. Explore black sand beaches, soak in natural...
Why You Need to Visit Hay-on-Wye, the Magical Book Town in Wales
Book lovers and bookworms of the world, rejoice! Because there exists the cutest little town on the England-Wales border that is absolutely overflowing with...
How to See the Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express) Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland
A tourist sightseeing train in Scotland became globally famous when it was used to represent the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movie franchise....
10 Essential Things to Know Before Traveling to the Azores Islands
There's this magical chain of islands in the North Atlantic ocean known for dramatic landscapes of blue-green lakes, steaming hot springs, and rolling green...
The Perfect Scotland Road Trip Itinerary for 7 or 10 Days
Scotland is one of my very favorite countries in the entire world. It's small but mighty in terms of landscapes, culture, and unique things...
The Perfect 3 Days in Edinburgh Itinerary for Your First Trip to Scotland
A long time ago, the city of Edinburgh was known as “Auld Reekie.” This was back in the days of peat fire smog, overpopulation,...
Is the Isle of Lewis and Harris Scotland’s Best-Kept Secret? (Things to Do + Why to Visit)
If you had asked me several years ago about my favorite part of Scotland, I would not have hesitated to tell you about how...
The Perfect 3 Days in Madrid Itinerary for First-Timers in Spain
I actually made three trips to Spain before ever visiting the capital city of Madrid. For whatever reason, other parts of Spain (like Barcelona...
Yes, I Think The Strasbourg Christmas Markets are Overrated; Here’s Why
When it comes to travel, I subscribe to a few unpopular opinions. Such as: we are all tourists, and the “traveler vs. tourist” debate...
How to Spend the Perfect 1 Day in Munich, Germany at Christmas
Last year, I planned to spend 1 day in Munich before embarking on a Christmas market road trip through southwest Germany and the Alsace...
How to Plan a Day Trip to Monet’s House in Giverny from Paris on Your Own
If you were to look up the “best day trips from Paris,” inevitably one of the top ones that would come up would be...
The Perfect 7-Day Europe Christmas Market Itinerary (Germany + France)
When it comes to festive, early winter travel, you really can't go wrong with Christmas markets in Europe. The Christmas market tradition dates back...
