48 Hours in Riga – Rediscovering Latvia’s Cool Capital
byMy first visit to Riga was a random one. I spent 48 hours in Riga all by chance and it ended up being one…
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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…
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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…
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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…
That Time I Stumbled on a Surprisingly Cool Stavanger
byAll I knew of Stavanger before visiting is that it is home to big oil and the jumping-off point for big fun. I was…
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…
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A Day Hopping on and off in Budapest
byWhile tracing the roots in Hungary we had some time to explore the capital city. With the help of City Sightseeing we spent 2 days…
Tracing Roots in Hungary – A History Lesson in the most Personal way
byAt first glance, my travels seem to consist of eating, drinking, and staying in some really cool hotels. Although this theme was consistent this…
A Wobbly ride on Serbia’s Šargan Eight Railway
byOf everything I saw and did in Serbia while on my European road trip with Auto Europe Car Rentals, my ride on the Šargan Eight…
3 Days in Montenegro – What to See and Do.
byAlthough Montenegro has only regained its independence in 2006, its story goes back ways. Thankfully with its compact size, it is easy to experience…
How to Climb Kotor’s City Walls and Not Throw Up.
byI spent 3 incredibly lazy days hanging around Kotor’s old town. Each day it’s inviting and somewhat intimidating walls called to me – and each day…
A Photo Walk Through Mostar
byMostar is a historically significant town on the Neretva River in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is best known for the Stari Most but as…
A Haunting Visit to the Sarajevo 84 Olympic Sites
bySarajevo has seen some things. As my eye opening day understanding the Sarajevo Siege showed me, these horrific events weren’t that long ago. Sarajevo was less…
Trying to Understand the Sarajevo Siege
byAs we rolled into Bosnia’s capital one thing caught my eye more than anything else – white crosses. Driving to our accommodations we must’ve passed…
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Staying Boutique in Belgrade – Square Nine Hotel Review
byI really didn’t know what to expect with my visit to Belgrade. It was my home base during my Balkans road trip with Auto…
Luton Layover Itinerary – 12 hours in London
byAfter an awesome but exhausting 8-day road trip around Ireland with Auto Europe Car Rentals I purposely booked a 12-hour Luton layover. Even though I…
An Almost Perfect Road Trip Around Ireland
byA road trip around Ireland is the best way to experience how diverse and wonderful the country truly is. With rolling green hills, stunning coastal roads, and…
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Why Visiting the Guinness Storehouse is Europe’s top Tourist attraction
byWhen you think of European tourist attractions, naturally the Eiffel Tower and the Coliseum come to mind. Visiting the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin does not…but it…
A Quarter Way Around the Ring of Kerry
by“You can, but why would you?” questioned our friendly bartender. I had asked if it was possible to drive around the Ring of Kerry in…
A Photo walk along the Cliffs of Moher
byBefore my visit to Ireland, I had visions of rolling green hills, cozy pubs, and friendly locals. Although these visions came to fruition everywhere…
Touring the Giants Causeway – Science or Fiction?
byOn the very tippy top of Northern Ireland sits the strangest geological rock formation I have ever seen – the Giants Causeway. After a…
Big Boats, Beer, & the BBC – A Day Touring Belfast
byOn my recent road trip around Ireland with Auto Europe Car Rentals I luckily got to spend a day touring Belfast. I say lucky…
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Experiencing the Titanic Belfast Museum
byAs we walked along the River Lagan towards the famous shipyard and Titanic Belfast Museum home, I couldn’t help but wonder what it’s all…