Rovinj, Croatia: 7 Memorable Things You Need to See and Do
After Dubrovnik, Pula, and Rijeka, I thought I had Croatian coastal cities and towns somewhat figured out. When stepping into a new waterfront city or town, I’d expect to find beige stone homes, red-tiled roofs, and a medieval landmark or two (or ten) commanding the steep cliffs of the…
Snow to Seas’ Top Hostels in Europe for 2018
Swimming pools, complimentary lattes and wine tasting, private beaches, elaborate buffet breakfasts, heated shower floors – these services and amenities seem like the stuff of four and five star hotels. Would you believe me if I told you that you can find hostels with many of these services and…
Bern, Switzerland: 6 of the City’s Best Views on a Budget
When I think of capital cities, I imagining bustling downtown cores filled with an abundance of towering skyscrapers. I imagine concrete jungles that never sleep and streets filled with people, people, and more people. I imagine populations of at least 500,000 or more. Is this what you imagine too? If…
Switzerland on a Budget: SBB Train Hacks You Need to Know
So Switzerland budget hacks you say? How much will I actually be able to save on train tickets? 5 Bucks? Nope. By taking advantage of the strategies showcased in this post, you’re going to save so, so, soooooo much more. If you’ve read some of other posts about Switzerland,…
Fasching in Munich, Germany: A Citywide Party You Don’t Want to Miss
Move over Oktoberfest, because there’s another citywide rager that deserves your level of appreciation. And I’m about to give it just that. I’ve been binge-watching a lot of Friends lately, and somehow, I realized that I totally missed out on Season 9. (I know. Unforgivable.) After falling into the depths…
11 Things I’ll Miss About Living in Sweden
T’was the month before Christmas, And all through the blog, Not more than 1 post was added, Not even a photo of the ultimate Swedish hotdog (AKA my last 2017 meal in Sweden…) I know it’s been super quiet here on the blog this past December and January, and I…
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…
