Three Days in Osaka – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byOn my first visit to Osaka I lined up a walking tour so I could better understand Japan’s second-largest city. Although I had good…
Weekend Trip
Short trips often make for the best trips
Three Days in Kyoto – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byI first visited Kyoto in 2010 and immediately fell for its peaceful alure. Although it was a short one-night stay, it was easy to…
Three days in Colombo – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byFor my first trip to Sri Lanka, I was super excited, specifically, for my three days in Colombo. This excitement turned to slight concerns…
Three Days in Copenhagen – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byMy first visit to Copenhagen was an impromptu one. A quick tw0-night stopover on my way between Oslo and Stockholm that left me wanting…
Three Days in Porto – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byIf I had a time machine I would use it to go back to 2015. Besides being the year I committed to travelling…
Exploring Cape Breton in 3 days – Too Much or Too Little Time?
byThe Cabot Trail and Cape Breton have long been on my Canadian road trip bucket list. As my East Coast trip grew near my…
Halifax Highlights in 3 days – What to See, Do, and Eat in Nova Scotia’s Capital
byNova Scotia’s capital city is a hub of business, education, and government services for the Atlantic provinces. It has seen tragedy and triumph and…
This Life in Trips to Go – GPSmyCity Travel Article App Review
byExciting news friends! Now you can take This Life in Trips with you on the go thanks to a partnership with GPSmyCity. What does…
How to Kill 3 Lazy Days in Granada, Nicaragua
byFor my first Central American experience, I head to Nicaragua’s most scenic town – Granada. Unfortunately, I did so after a burn out 3-months…
9.5 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…
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…
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…
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…
3 Days in Montenegro – What to See and Do.
byAlthough Montenegro has only regained its independence in 2006, its story goes back a ways. Thankfully with its compact size, it is easy to…
Luton Layover – 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…
How to Spend 3 Days in Rome
byOne (of the many) incredible things about traveling in Europe is the relative ease and affordability of seeing many places in a short span…
Making the Most of 3 Days in Singapore
bySingapore is truly a unique city, and if you find yourself exploring South East Asia, it is definitely worth checking out. You only need…
3 Days in Santorini – What to See, Do, and Eat
byFor a tiny island, Santorini sure packs a lot in. From red and black beaches to white and blue buildings, and a preserved settlement…
72 hours in Singapore – What to See, Eat, and Drink
by3 days may not seem like a lot to explorer a new country but when you’re talking about a tiny nation like Singapore, it’s plenty. To ensure you…
Concrete & Jungle – 72 hours in Kuala Lumpur
byKuala Lumpur truly is a city in a jungle. With a modern metropolis and lush surroundings, Malaysia’s capital is full of contrast. With only 72…
72 hours in Beijing Visa Free – What to See,Do, and Eat
byGetting a visa to visit China can be a pain, especially if you’re traveling full-time. Spending 72 hours in Beijing is not. Visitors from…
3 Days in San Sebastian
bySan Sebastian is a special place. So special that it makes this hater of backtracking not even blink at a return. Also, after a long…
The Garden Route in 3 Days
byApparently it doesn’t take much to make me giggle like a schoolgirl. Give me a tiny blue car with a stick shift on the…
2 days in Santa Barbara – What to See, Do, Eat, & Drink
byWe arrived at the Coast West Beach Inn sleepy-eyed and ready for a nap. Our flight south had us up at the ungodly hour of…
How to do Reykjavik in 3 Days – The Perfect Stopover to or from Europe
byHere it is. My favorite itinerary for my favorite volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic – How to do Reykjavik in 3…