Advent Adventures: Cologne, Germany’s Magical Christmas Markets
There’s one thing I absolutely love about December in Europe beyond anything and everything else: Christmas Markets. I can never ever get enough of all the glittering ornaments, heartfelt laughter, glühwein, lavish red decorations, the scent of evergreen trees…freshly made waffles or crêpes served with an over abundance of frosting…
Exploring Tallinn, Estonia: One Epic Medieval Experience
People travel for a whole variety of reasons: to explore one-of-a-kind landscapes, experience different cultures, indulge on unique delicacies, and more. But have you ever gone on a trip in order to experience a whole other era? Huh? What? Time Travel?! Sounds like a load of nonsense. Not exactly. Of course,…
Zugspitze, Germany: Planning the Perfect Winter Trip
When asked to think about Germany, what are the first few things that come to your mind? Beer? Oktoberfest? Castles? The Autobahn? Wurst or schnitzel? (All great things – might I add). But did skiing make the cut? Just under a year ago, I wouldn’t have linked Germany and skiing…
Hiking in Bergen, Norway: Spending An Afternoon on Mt. Fløyen
When imagining what Norway’s second largest city would look like, I didn’t envision it as an INSTANT gateway to the majestic Norwegian outdoors. Sure, I knew that there are mountains around Bergen and that it’s possible to go on a fjord cruise from Bergen, but I didn’t expect one of…
The Perfect Hostel Experience: Essential Hostel Services and Amenities
Hostels. Some love them. Some don’t. But if you’re travelling on a budget, they may be your “go-to” form of accommodation regardless of what you truly think about them. They’re definitely mine. If you’ve read some of my other posts, you’ll know that I’m a budget traveller. This year,…
Norwegian Fjords on a Budget: 24 Hours on a Hurtigruten Cruise
Woah. Hold on there. So many things about that title just don’t add up! Norway? Fjords? Overnight cruise? On a budget? Are you telling me that it’s actually possible to save money in Norway? Even while seeing those famous fjords? Yes, I really am. Experiencing this really may not be…
Piran, Slovenia: 8 Reasons Why You Need to Visit The Coastal City
Now, answer me honestly: if you were asked to identify the country the city shown below can be found in, would Slovenia even cross your mind? I can tell you, in all honesty, that I definitely didn’t think of Slovenia when I was first asked to guess. I took one…
Ljubljana, Slovenia: 11 of the City’s Most “Instagrammable” Spots
With Ljubljana, it really was love at first sight. How could it have been any different? After all, the Slovenian capital is affectionately called the “beloved” city. (Inhabitants say that the city’s name comes from the Slavic word and name Ljuba/Luba, which means “loved”). The moment I first laid…
Visiting the Vintgar Gorge, Slovenia: A Natural Wonder You Must Explore
Some of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve had on this planet are ones where I’ve felt like I was no longer on it. From hiking to an old stone fortress in Kotor, getting lost in a maze of underground passages in Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira, or wandering around…
7 Amazingly Memorable Things to Do in Bled, Slovenia
Picture this: a deep turquoise lake nestled between perfectly forested hills. A small island in the middle of the lake beckons visitors to come and explore with its magnificent 99 stone steps rising from the water. These steps lead up to a little but impressive church. Meanwhile, giant snow-capped mountains, known…