50+ Pictures of Norway That Prove Norway is Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
The country of Norway appears on a LOT of bucket lists. And for good reason: it's got Viking history, Northern Lights, beautiful fjords, and great...
What to Pack for a Trip to Northern Norway in Winter
Traveling to Norway at any time of year could inspire a detailed packing list – layers are necessary year-round, as is gear for any of...
Chasing the Northern Lights in Arctic Norway
The weather was not good. In fact, the forecast – filled with wind and snow and fast-moving clouds – was so poor that I...
Going to Seville’s Feria de Abril (+ HELPFUL Tips as a Tourist)
The Feria de Abril in Seville, Spain is a weeklong fair/festival that takes places each year in April or May in Andalusia's largest city....
Sled Dogs, Lavvos, and Northern Lights: Glamping at the Holmen Husky Lodge in Norway
The sled was swishing across the moonlit snow, taking smooth turns between spindly trees as the team of five huskies in front of me...
10 Awesome Reasons to Visit Northern Norway in Winter
I love cold weather travel. I've excitedly taken winter trips to snowy destinations like Iceland, Manitoba, Baffin Island, Ottawa, and more. And one of...
25 Photos That Prove That Iceland is Magical
When it comes to “hot” and “trending” destinations, in recent years Iceland has been right up there near the top of all the lists....
The Best (and Maybe Only?) Time to Visit Basel, Switzerland
So here's a fun (and perhaps slightly unbelievable) fact about me and my travels: even though I've spent more than 7 months collectively traveling...
Iceland Stopover: What to Do with 2 Days in Reykjavik
At first glance, the city of Reykjavik doesn't look all that impressive on paper. It's a small city, only covering about 100 square miles...
Christmas Markets with Viking River Cruises: What’s It Really Like?
We've all seen the commercials interspersed in episodes of Downtown Abbey on PBS: those tranquil ads narrated by a soothing British accent, starring a Viking...
Giving Amsterdam a Second Chance
I first visited Amsterdam in the summer of 2013. I spent about three days in the city, in between beautiful Bruges and funky Berlin....
Things No One Tells You About Iceland in Winter
People tend to confuse Greenland and Iceland. And, to be fair, that was kind of the point. The story goes that when the Vikings...
Snorkeling Silfra: Swimming Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland
What do you remember about the geology section of your middle-school science classes? Do you remember learning about fault lines and subduction zones and...
23 Photos That Will Make You Want to Go to a European Christmas Market Right Now
Christkindlmarkt. Weihnachtsmarkt. Marché de Noël. Whatever name they go by, Christmas markets are a holiday staple with a long history in Europe. The tradition of the...
The Cotswolds are Just Stupid Pretty
I'd seen the photos. Photos of charming stone buildings with overflowing flower boxes. Of adorable city squares with old wells at the center. Of crumbly...
Riding the Harry Potter Train in Scotland
I remember when I was first introduced to Harry Potter. I was about 13 years old, in Miss Barkett's 7th-grade English class, and we...
Liverpool for the Beatles Fan
For as long as I can remember, The Beatles have been in my life. Growing up, my sister and I used to frequently sift...
