The Perfect 10-Day Scotland Road Trip Itinerary for the Whisky Lover
When it comes to road tripping in Europe, there are so many options for epic trips. To narrow them down, I personally love planning...
Did You Know? 13 Fun Facts About Scotland
When people ask me about my favorite places in the world, Scotland is always, always near the top of my list. This surprises many...
12 Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Norway
Stunning fjords. Snow-dusted mountains. Dancing Northern Lights. Heart-shaped waffles slathered in fresh berry jam. Beds that feel like clouds. And a never-ending supply of...
How to Take a Day Trip to the Amalfi Coast from Rome (+ If It’s Really Worth It)
The Amalfi Coast, with its pastel-colored towns perched on the sides of cliffs, terraced lemon groves, and ever-present glimpse of deep blue sea is...
Venice Survival Guide: My Top 10 Venice Travel Tips to Help You Love Your First Trip
Venice, Italy, is a bucket list destination for many people. And rightly so; I've been to a lot of cities around the world, and...
3 Delicious Things to Do in Rome if You Love Food
I tell people all the time that I am not really a “foodie” traveler; I'm no expert when it comes to local cuisine, and...
The Incredible Island of Islay in Scotland: Why to Visit + Things to Do
Scotland is one of my very favorite travel destinations in the world. Even after several trips there in the last few years, I keep...
A Harry Potter Lover’s Guide to London: 10+ Must-See London Harry Potter Sites
London is one of my favorite cities in the world. I love the history, the neighborhoods, the pub culture, even the food. And I...
Things to Do on Senja: A Guide to Norway’s Underrated Island Destination
You guys know that I really love Norway. It's a country that offers some of my favorite things, including epic landscapes, delicious seafood, interesting...
10 Things to Do in Budapest for the History Lover
Ask me about my favorite cities in Europe, and I guarantee that up near the top will be Budapest, Hungary. Budapest was actually one...
9 Magical Harry Potter Sites in Edinburgh, Scotland Every Muggle Should See
It's been more 15 years since the release of the last Harry Potter book (and also more than a decade now since the release...
How to Decide if an Active River Cruise is Right for You
I've been saying for the past few years that river cruising is probably one of the best ways to travel in Europe if you...
Everything You Need to Know to Travel the Malt Whisky Trail in Scotland (Even if You Don’t Like Whisky!)
It was around the fourth whisky distillery that I was forced to acknowledge an incontrovertible truth about myself: I do not and likely will...
6 Highlights from an Active River Cruise with Avalon Waterways
I'm not new to the world of river cruising. I fell in love with the style of travel back in 2015, and have been...
2 Days in Porto: What to Do in Porto, Portugal on Your First Visit
When I was planning my first trip to Portugal, I knew I wanted to focus on the country's two major cities: Lisbon and Porto....
How to Plan an Epic Day Trip to Sintra from Lisbon (+ HELPFUL Tips)
If you Google “things to do in Portugal,” there's one thing that's guaranteed to show up on just about any list you find: taking...
3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: The Ultimate Lisbon Itinerary for Your First Visit
A few years ago, Portugal as a whole was an under-the-radar destination in Europe. It was affordable to visit, had relatively warm weather year-round,...
