Seljalandsfoss waterfall on one of the best day trips from Reykjavik.

Three Days in Iceland – Day Tours from Reykjavik

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022Sometimes when you go on a cruise it is a little frustrating that you only have one day to explore each port. So when we had the opportunity to cruise around Iceland, somewhere that has been […]

A collage of 8 beautiful cities in Germany, with a red title box saying "The prettiest fairy tale towns in Germany.

German Fairytale Towns- The Prettiest Towns in Germany

This post was most recently updated on May 18th, 2022The notion of the fairytale destinations may seem like a trendy travel term, but the truth is many of these locations have been receiving travelers for years. It may not have begun in Germany, but when […]

A traditional Black forest farm in the hills, which you will see on your Black Forest itinerary.

Visiting the Black Forest

This post was most recently updated on August 3rd, 2022Germany’s Black Forest, or the Schwarzwald, is known around the world, with a reputation of mystery and myth, beautiful scenery, and enchanting villages. But more importantly, it is one of the places that German locals choose […]

Walking through the stone arch at Zons, the German fairytale village you've never heard of.

Visiting Zons – A German Fairytale Village

This post was most recently updated on May 29th, 2022 In recent years, the term fairy tale villages has become popular with travelers throughout central Europe.  Many of the most widely know fairy tale villages are in Germany, and in fact we have created a […]

Beautiful hills of western France along the Camino de Santiago.

The Camino de Santiago – Walking the French Way

This post was most recently updated on May 20th, 2022 Pilgrimages may be a relatively new term in popular culture, but the truth is, people have felt called to make pilgrimages for thousands of years.  While some are highly individual, there are also common routes […]

Duesseldorf skyline with the Rhine Tower above the rest.

Visiting Düsseldorf Rheinturm – Views from the Rhine Tower

This post was most recently updated on June 13th, 2022 I don’t know what exactly it is we love about high places, but as a species, we just can’t seem to get enough.  Although I don’t really understand, I feel the attraction myself, and in […]

Düsseldorf Harbor, as seen from the Rhine Bridge.

One Day in Düsseldorf – the Hop On Hop Off Tour

This post was most recently updated on June 10th, 2019 If you happen to be planning a tour of Germany, you may be trying to take in as many of the big name cities as you can. We have done the same in our travels […]

Ornate architecture in Madrid.

Madrid for Art Lovers – A 3-Day Madrid Itinerary

This post was most recently updated on May 10th, 2019 Madrid, Spain’s capital, is an art-lovers paradise. The Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Sophia Reina make up Madrid’s Golden Triangle of major art museums. Even outside of these museums, art is everywhere. Sculptures grace parks […]

An overhead view of Kildare town, as seen from the round tower.

Things to Do in Kildare – Ireland’s Favorite Day Trip

– Kildare is not a name that comes to mind for many people when planning their Ireland itinerary, and it is not one of those Irish cities that everyone has heard about. Kildare town is actually a village of less than 10,000 people, yet it […]

Dunluce Castle, on the Causeway Coast.

Exploring the Causeway Coastal Route

Ireland’s North Coast is a place of stunning beauty. Rugged coastlines and cliff tops fall away into the emerald green Atlantic Ocean.  The Causeway Coastal Route runs from Belfast to Londonderry and is around 190 kilometres in length.  The route winds around the northern coastline, […]

The view over Vienna from the Danube Tower, one of the beautiful places in Vienna.

The Best Vienna Day Trips

This post was most recently updated on June 10th, 2019 Like every European capital, Vienna offers a wide range of things to do to keep you entertained for more than one visit. Whether it is your first time, or you are just back for a […]

Vienna National Library impressive curved facade, one of the beautiful places in Vienna.

Planning a Perfect Vienna Holiday- Your Vienna Itinerary

This post was most recently updated on May 27th, 2019 Austria’s capital is one of the most iconic central European destinations. Not only is Vienna, with its vibrant modernity, declared for the ninth year in a row as the world’s most livable city, but it […]