The Secret of Sommarøy
I know as soon as I drive over the bridge (a one-way bridge, mind you, that curves high over the ocean below) that there's...
A Warm English Welcome: How Meeting Locals Can Enhance Your Travels
I knew exactly what kind of city Hull was as soon as I got in to my hotel room. There, sitting on the desk...
In Photos: The Adorable Town of Beverley, England
Chances are that unless you've either been before or are from Yorkshire, you probably haven't heard of the town of Beverley, England. As much...
Things You Probably Don’t Know About Hull, England
There are a handful of things that I particularly love when I travel: cities with lots of cool history, places with beautiful landscapes, and...
3 Days in Edinburgh: The Perfect Edinburgh Itinerary for Your First Visit
A long time ago, the city of Edinburgh was known as “Auld Reekie.” This was back in the days of peat fire smog, overpopulation,...
Photos to Make You Want to Pack Your Bags and Move to Scotland
So far in my travels I have visited roughly 1/4 of all the countries in the world. That's both a lot and hardly any...
Discovering Vilnius, Lithuania (It’s Cooler Than You Probably Think!)
As I settled in to my comfy seat and pressed play on a free movie on the seatback screen in front of me, I...
Hopping Around the Hebrides with Haggis Adventures
The wind was whipping across the hilltop with such force that it was the only sound I could hear. I imagined that maybe I could hear...
Tromso vs. Alta: Exploring Norway’s Arctic North in Winter
You may say that you don't like the cold. You may say that you can't imagine visiting a part of the world that literally...
Why You Really Shouldn’t Skip Riga, Latvia
Despite how many times I've been to Europe, there are still countries and regions that I have yet to visit. And, up until a...
The Isle of Lewis and Harris: Scotland’s Best-Kept Secret?
If you had asked me two months ago about my favorite part of Scotland, I would not have hesitated to tell you about how...
5 Essential Things You Must Do at a German Christmas Market
Each year in November and December, many cities throughout Europe celebrate the holiday season with a very old tradition: Christmas markets. These markets are characterized...
Things to Do with a Weekend in London’s East End
It's no secret that London, England, is one of my favorite cities in the world. But the thing about London (like many other capitals)...
8 Reasons Why You Should Never Go to Wales
When most people (and especially most Americans) plan their first trip to the UK, a handful of destinations usually end up on their itinerary:...
7 Epic Adventures to Have in North Wales
I know, I know. You're reading this post title and saying to yourself, “Adventure? … in… Wales??” But I assure you that the two...
A 10-Day Itinerary for Iceland in Winter (Without Renting a Car)
The country of Iceland has shot from relative obscurity to bucket list favorite in the last couple of years, catapulting it to the top...
Eating My Way Through London’s Soho
When it comes to London's Soho neighborhood, there are a few things you need to know. First, you need to know that Soho has...
