Lech 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…
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 PostRomania has always fascinated me after I learned of its connection to the legend of Dracula and looked up photos of the Transylvania region. My favorite trips are always the ones that Jacob and I plan simply on a whim, and this was definitely one of them. I can’t think of anyone I know personally that has visited the Romanian…
Read the PostAmsterdam is one of my favorite places in the world. The city is downright charming, and there are endless things to see and do. If you’re visiting around summertime, you can expect everyone to be outside — sipping coffee overlooking the canals, barbecuing at the Vondelpark, or biking around the city. In the colder months, locals trade outdoor seating for…
Read the PostKyoto is a beautiful mix of old and new. It’s one of those cities you can walk for hours and stumble upon something straight out of a magazine when you turn a corner. On one end of the spectrum, there are centuries-old temples in the midst of the city. On the other, trendy cafés that look like they could be…
Read the PostStreet culture, colorful food, and never-ending energy: Tokyo is even more vibrant than I imagined! I’ve wanted to visit Japan for as long as I can remember, so stepping foot into the largest city on earth has been a long time coming. One of the most important takeaways from visiting Tokyo is that unlike Kyoto, you really won’t be able…
Read the PostI knew Barcelona would be unique based on what I knew of Antoni Gaudí’s architecture, but I didn’t anticipate how much I would fall in love with it. The energy of the crowds, the winding streets of the old town, and the beautiful new and old buildings sprinkled throughout — it’s an unforgettable, vibrant city.
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