I’ve been to Portugal a couple times before, but I’ve only passed through Lisbon. So, I was thrilled last month when one of my best friends from California invited me to join her for a girl’s trip to the city! Lisbon is just a short flight away from Amsterdam, so I hopped on the plane for a long weekend of…
Read the PostIf you’ve been following along on our journey for a while, it probably comes as no surprise to hear me say that I love Europe. Ever since I was young, I was enamored with the idea of living abroad and traveling to a different European country every month. Cities in Europe just seemed more romantic than anywhere else I’d been…
Read the PostThough we’re rarely home in Amsterdam for months at a time, I still feel a sense of relief every time we return. The first thing we always do is open our windows to our front balcony (as long as it’s not raining!), sit outside and watch the canals. I’ve fallen more in love with living in this city than I…
Read the PostLondon is a city that never goes out of style. Some of the most famous spots — Big Ben, the Parliament building, and Buckingham Palace to name a few — are always worth a visit. But my favorite trips are ones that combine must-see sights with the charming nooks and crannies of the city…and London has a lot of them!…
Read the PostWe’ve been living in the Netherlands for just under two years, and visiting Keukenhof gardens and the surrounding flower fields during spring has become a ritual of ours. Keukenhof is one of the largest gardens in the world, with over 7 million tulips, hyacinth and daffodils planted each year. It’s located in the town of Lisse, which is home to…
Read the PostManchester is a melting pot of eclectic and trendy places and spaces, with a walkable downtown and architecture that will have you pulling out your phone every few blocks to snap photos. Our favorite part of visiting this up-and-coming city was hitting spots that the locals love (and trying some amazing food!). If you’re looking for a vibrant bar scene,…
Read the PostLech is a favorite winter ski trip destination for many Europeans. Couples and families plan their visit annually for winter sports, tasty fondue, and sweeping mountain views. This means accommodations tend to book up a year in advance! If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in this quaint Austrian town, you’ll be surrounded by locals and visitors who know their…
Read the PostNeuschwanstein Castle is one of the most famous castles in Europe. It’s nestled in the mountains of Bavaria near the charming town of Füssen, Germany. Commonly referred to as a ‘fairytale castle’, it’s even said to have inspired the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Here’s how to make the most of your visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, and why you should…
Read the PostI’ve recently fallen in love with winter getaways, so I knew it was only a matter of time before we ended up in Finland. Lapland, in northern Finland, is the ultimate winter wonderland! My favorite highlights of this trip were husky-sledding (Jacob and I got to mush our own dog sled team!), floating in the Arctic Sea during our Icebreaker…
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