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...
8 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...
Traveling the Malt Whisky Trail in Scotland: Everything You Need to Know (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,...
Iceland Alternatives: Where to Go Instead of the Land of Fire and Ice
Let's get one thing straight first: I LOVE Iceland. I've been to Iceland three times in the last decade, and often tell people it's...
24 of the Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Germany in 2024
When it comes to Christmas markets in Europe, no one does them better than Germany. Which makes sense, since the Germans pretty much invented...
A Perfect 10-Day Norway Itinerary in Winter (Without a Car)
Norway is one of my favorite countries in the world in which to travel. It's organized, it's safe, it's clean, and it's jaw-droppingly beautiful...
30 Photos That Will Make You Want to Book a Trip to Greenland Right Now
Let's be honest: Greenland isn't exactly a “hot” travel destination (ha, pun totally intended) for most people; it's remote and expensive to get to...
Greenland Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Ilulissat
When I told people I was traveling to Greenland, I got one of two reactions. In the first reaction, their eyes would light up...
A Day Trip to Landmannalaugar in Iceland: Yes, It’s Still Worth It
“Gesundheit!!” my dad said, when I told him where we'd be going on one of our day tours while in Iceland. I rolled my...
9 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling to Greenland
When you hear “Greenland,” what immediately comes to mind? For me, it used to be a remote, ice-covered place that seemed slightly mysterious and...
What to Pack for a Trip to Ireland
Ireland is an island, and its weather patterns are largely influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The good news is that Ireland doesn't have huge...
