When trying to think of a name for my blog way way back in 2015, (yup, it’s been a while), I thought about including my obsession with mountains, beaches, AND forests all in a single name. Sadly, I didn’t think names like “Fern to Seaweed” or “Moss to Algae”…
I honestly can’t remember where and when I first stumbled upon Sonogno, Switzerland, but I am eternally grateful I did. It may have been through one of those epic travel Instagram accounts like @bestplaces_togo, or it may have been through a small Italian hostel’s “what to do” list back in…
When planning a trip to Malta, the Blue Lagoon by Comino is a natural wonder you don’t want to skip. The lagoon’s crystal clear yet vibrant waters can easily make any visitor feel like they’ve found paradise. Spending a day gently floating around while surrounded by cool turquoise hues…
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…
Lindt chocolate, clock towers, the Alps, rösti – what’s not to love about Switzerland? When it comes to spectacular landscapes, architecture and food, this European country has it all. However, sometimes having it all comes with a price…literally. Time Out London recently released their 2017 list of the Top 10…
Do you only have 24 hours in Munich? Have you been confronted with over a hundred things to see and do, and you’re not sure where to even begin? Or maybe you’re planning on spending a handful of days in Bavaria’s capital, and you want to make sure that you don’t…
George Clooney knew what he was doing when he purchased a villa on Lake Como. As a vacation destination for the elite since Roman times, Lake Como and the villages around it are nothing short of magnificent. Fortunately, you don’t need Clooney’s celebrity status or income to pay a visit…
Milan, the capital of Italy’s northern region (Lombardy), is famous for it’s magnificent architecture, history and culture (after all, it’s home to Da Vinci’s The Last Supper). Milan is also a major fashion and design hub, and over a million tourists visit the city each year. Would you judge me…
Today – a day before Swedish julafton – we’re culminating the Holiday Spirit Immersion Program by visiting the Christmas market that started it all. Just over 2 years ago, I visited Stockholm in mid-November to celebrate a friend’s birthday. We explored Sweden’s capital for nearly two days, and many hours…
Have you turned on that holiday music yet? If you haven’t, it’s time to press “play” because we are about to embark on an Advent Adventure to Aachen, Germany. This instalment of the Holiday Spirit Immersion Program takes us to a medieval city located on the very western edge of Germany. It is…
