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...
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 bought a guidebook (or two)....
48 Hours in Budapest
When most people think about traveling to Europe, all the major cities pop into their heads: London. Paris. Rome. Most people don't immediately dream...
Highlights from a Danube River Cruise in Eastern Europe with AmaWaterways
Going on a river cruise has long been on my bucket list. There's just something about cruising down a major river, stopping in new...
5 Major Cities in Europe You Can Actually Afford to Visit
Let's face it: Europe is not exactly a “cheap” part of the world to travel in. Especially when most people dream of visiting cities...
23 Awesome Photos of the United Kingdom
This is a post in my new “Awesome Photos” series. Also check out 22 Awesome Photos of Italy! I've got a confession to make,...
22 Awesome Photos of Italy
This is a post in my new “Awesome Photos” series. My very first trip to Europe was to Italy in the autumn of 2005....
The Weirdest Museums I’ve Been To in Europe
I'm not always a fan of museums. Try as I might, my attention usually starts to drift after an hour or so unless the...
The Best Guided Tour to Take at the Vatican
“There was just too much to see at The Vatican.” This was a common complaint I heard from people who were traveling in Italy...
