Postcards from Prague – A Photo Walk Through Europe’s Prettiest City
byPrague is arguably Europe’s prettiest city. Hitler certainly thought so as he spared it from destruction during World War II. Thanks to that, Prague…
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A Chefparade of Flavour – Budapest Cooking Class Review
byLast fall I made some pretty awesome discoveries in Hungary. Although spending a day tracing Erin’s roots in the rural village of Mor was…
Things to do in Passau and Must-See Attractions in 2024
byOn my recent Danube journey with Viking Cruise Lines, Passau wasn’t initially on my list of exciting destinations to explore. Amidst the many list…
My Viking River Cruise Rhine Getaway in 120 Photos
byLast fall I got to experience a week-long Rhine Getaway with Viking River Cruises. It was a trip filled with castles, historic windmills, great…
Going Beyond Tallinn’s City Walls
byAs I found while strolling Tallinn’s old town, Estonia’s capital became one of my favourite walled cities in Europe. What was more surprising, especially…
A Photo Walk Around Bergen, Norway
byBergen Norway, a gateway to breathtaking fjords and home to mighty Vikings. While in the area visiting a friend (whom I almost killed with…
Relaxing like a Viking at the Sola Strand Hotel
byNorway is known for its stunning fjords and incredible hikes, not its beaches. While planning my trip to the Stavanger Region I stumbled on nearby…
48 hours at the 25Hours Goldman Hotel
byWith Frankfurt’s perception of being a boring banking town, the quirkiness of the 25Hours Goldman Hotel was a pleasant surprise. I’m not exactly sure…
Seeing Salzburg Beyond the Music – Unique Things to See and Do
bySalzburg loves the fact that Mozart called it home. So much so that you will find his name and face on everything from key chains…
Size Matters Beer Tour in Munich – Tackling Big Beer in your 20’s vs your 30’s
byAs I stepped through the doors of the Euro Youth Hostel, our Size Matters Beer Tour meeting point, I had some major déjà vu. This…
How to Make the Most out of Visiting Somewhere New – ToursbyLocals Review
byAs I have found on my travels, getting a local’s insight into their city or town is priceless. In Croatia, this got me beyond…
How to do San Sebastian Pintxo Bars Right
byIs there anything better than a tapas bar in Spain? If so I haven’t found it. Although these bite-sized bar snacks can be found…
Finding Fun in Frankfurt – Germany’s Capital of Boring?
byBig business, banks, boring. These “B’s” are pretty common when thinking about Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital. As noted in my post on Canberra (or…
48 hours in Luxembourg…too Much or too Little?
byLuxembourg is a tiny country sandwich between France, Germany, and Belgium. Its borders cover just over 2,500 km² which puts it at about 2x…
A Photo Walk Around The Kinderdijk Windmills
byThe first stop (and one of my favorites) on my Viking Cruise Rhine Getaway was about as Dutch as it gets – windmills and dykes….
My Rhine Getaway Experience and What to Expect on a Viking River Cruise
byI’m not sure what I expected on my Viking River cruise, or how my Rhine Getaway experience would turn out. I had heard amazing…
Volkshotel – A Unique Amsterdam Hotel I Could Seriously Live In
byAs I walked through the Volkshotel front doors I had to do a double-take. Inside I found a lively bar and busy workspace, neither…
What to do in Amsterdam Once You’ve Done Amsterdam
byAmsterdam is an energetic and stunning city. This you know. It has bicycle filled streets, boat lined canals, and busy cafés, coffee shops, and…
Cottage Comfort at the Marta Guesthouse, a Unique Tallinn Hotel
byI knew long before Evgeny lit the fireplace in our room that the Marta Guesthouse was a unique Tallinn hotel. On their website, you can…
Vilnius Highlights in Just One Thousand, Eighty Steps
byEver since randomly visiting Riga in 2006 I’ve wanted to return to the Baltics. I was blown away by the food, culture, and history…
A Rock ‘n’ Roll stay at the Vilnius Comfort Hotel LT
byAs I turned the corner and saw the Vilnius Comfort Hotel LT I had a moment of panic. There in front of me was…
Understanding Lithuanian Beer Culture with Vilnius in Love
byWhen one thinks of beer-loving nations, Lithuania certainly doesn’t come to mind…but it should. As I found on my beer tour with Vilnius in…
A Bucket List Day Trip Hiking Preikestolen
byAs I mentally prepared myself for what could very well be the end of me, I never took into account that hiking Preikestolen could…
5 Great Reasons why I will Return to Warsaw
byI was recently lucky enough to visit Warsaw Poland for the very first time. Unfortunately, it was a very short one day in Warsaw tour which…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Warsaw – What to See, Do, and Eat
byWarsaw was a happy addition to my recent trip to Europe, but a short one. Thankfully its compact size and ease of getting around…