I couldn’t resist sharing photos from one of my favorite days in Lapland, Finland. Our last stop of the trip was a small town called Kuusamo, which is nearby Oulanka National Park. It’s a beautiful area that is completely transformed into a winter wonderland this time of year! Lately our travels have been more focused on cities and architecture, so there…
Read the PostLast year was our first winter living in Amsterdam, so we finally got a taste of Europe’s Christmas Markets. I fell in love with them instantly. This year instead of visiting one or two markets near us, we planned a (fairly last minute!) road trip to see six of the best Christmas Markets across Germany and France. Some of my…
Read the PostThis was our first winter while living in Europe, and trips to the mountains were a high priority for us. Compared to the U.S., winters here just feel different — there’s something magical about the quaint cobblestone streets, lit-up towns and the Swiss Alps in the snow.
Read the PostFor our first day in Romania we arrived in Bucharest and headed straight for the city of Brașov in Translyvania. In February, Brașov is transformed into a winter wonderland with layers of fresh snow dotting the rooftops of pastel-colored buildings around the square.
Read the Post Our last winter trip of the season was a quick getaway to Gstaad, Switzerland in the Swiss Alps. It’s a beautiful valley that’s bustling with families and couples visiting the town for ski season.
Read the PostWhen I first told a friend I was going to Iceland, her response was: “I hope you’re ready to have a spiritual awakening.” Fast-forward to three weeks later in June, when I landed in Iceland and it took my breath away. Iceland’s scenery is something out of a fairytale. Driving the Ring Road (the main road which trails the border of…
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