The Most Famous Fjord in Norway
It was drizzling slightly as I pulled my rental car into the car ferry line at Hellesylt and popped into the gift shop for a...
The Scottish Highlands with Highland Explorer Tours
It doesn't really matter how many times I've been to moody Glencoe or seen the shores of Loch Ness or taken photos of Eilean Donan...
When I’m 64 Tour Highlights
I shared my very first passport stamp with my mom 10 years ago. First passports. First trip outside of North America. First passport stamps. For...
All You Need to Know About Visiting Alesund
Here's the thing you need to know about Norway: no matter where you go in the country, you are pretty much guaranteed to find something awesome....
The Shortest Yet Most Epic Road Trip Ever
The tunes were blasting from my iPhone (because no radio station would come in). The windows were wound down (though I was bundled up...
Adventures in the Pyrenees
In some ways, I'm actually a pretty terrible traveler. Traveling on and off for years, I've become complacent about certain things. Sure, I've learned...
Going Back in Time in Grip
I'll be perfectly honest with you: I had never heard of Grip before seeing it on the itinerary for my trip to Norway. I...
Visiting the Alhambra in Spain: What It’s Really Like!
As soon as I started telling people I was going to Spain for the first time, I began getting an outpouring of suggestions about...
Why You Should Add Trondheim to Your Norway Itinerary
If you've ever considered a trip to Norway (or maybe if you're reading this post because you're currently planning a trip there), chances are...
Oslo is Totally Cool: Top 13 Things to Do in Oslo in 3 Days
When most people talk about Norway, they talk about the fjords. The mountains. The train rides. The incredible scenery and natural beauty. (And I've...
Seeing Barcelona Through a Different Lens
When I visit a new city for the first time, I'm gonna be honest: I'm a total tourist. I hit up all the famous...
A Travel Itinerary for 10 Days in Norway
Before going to Norway, I had a few preconceived notions about the country: One, that it was expensive. Two, that everyone was tall and...
7 Things You MUST See in Seville, Spain
Sevilla (Seville), Spain is the capital and largest city in Andalusia – and arguably one of the most beautiful cities in all of Spain....
River Cruising with AmaWaterways: What’s It Really Like?
As soon as I announced that I was going on my first river cruise, I began getting tons of positive feedback from readers saying...
The Crazy, Genius Architecture of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona
My boyfriend always jokes about being scared that I'm going to run off with a Spanish guy. (No clue why this fictitious, seductive man...
Everybody Was Wrong About Barcelona: Tips for Enjoying Your First Visit
For years, I felt ambivalent about visiting Barcelona. Fellow travel bloggers didn't seem that into it. Friends told me they weren't all that impressed....
A Different Side of Europe
“This part of the Danube isn't like the rest of Europe,” Attila said, pointing out the window to the river bank slipping by. “Here...
