When I went to Europe for the first time in my young 20’s, I decided to stay for 4 months with nothing but a backpack full of clothes and two pairs of shoes. Most of the time, I looked very grungy — but that’s because …
Packing time. Don’t know where to start? Got a trip to Europe coming up? Amazing! With all that travel planning out of the way, now for the packing… Do you ever find yourself standing in front of your closet, staring at your belongings, not knowing …
Ah, France! It’s one of the most grand, ornate, over-the-top, romantic destinations in the world. You get it all: food (escargot and cheese galore), wine, cobblestoned streets, colorful flower gardens, art, history, architecture, rolling countryside hills, ritzy beach towns, and so much more. There’s so …
France is home to some of the most beautiful and iconic bridges in the world. From ancient Roman aqueducts to grand Art Nouveau structures, you’ll find about a million different bridge styles within this beautiful country. With so many important rivers, canals, and waterways that …
Paris, the City of Light, delivers a near-perfect experience for almost any type of traveler. Foodie, history buff, art lover, you name it–Paris has got something for you! From a stop at the Louvre to the top of the Eiffel Tower, there is something beautiful …
Lisbon (Lisboa), the capital of Portugal, is all things sunny, vibrant, and seafood-y. If you like any of those things, you’re going to really enjoy Lisbon. It’s laidback and lively at the same time and is renowned for its many hills, world-class museums, historical monuments, …
Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is one of the best places on Earth. This vibrant, colorful destination — a bit reminiscent of San Francisco in its better days — has so much to offer visitors! From its rich history and laidback culture to its …
I always knew Belgium as a very serious and rather historical place where politics took center stage. Aside from that, I had no idea what the country was known for other than fries, beer, and chocolate! When I was doing my research on what Belgian cities …
Are you hoping to plan a trip to Europe this year but have no one to go with you despite all the convincing you’ve done on your friends/family? I feel you. I was in the same boat as you on at least two separate occasions …
Lisbon, Portugal is a city of various steep hills, winding alleyways, historical beauty, and wonderful surprises at every possible corner. Within the city center, it’s best to explore on foot—but if you really want to see everything this destination has to offer, you might need …