At first, Berlin was a stop-over city for us. While planning a trip to Oktoberfest, I wanted to see another city in Europe, but it had to be one that was a short flight from Munich, and ideally nearby Amsterdam. Berlin just so happened to fit the geographic bill. Prior to visiting, I’d heard mixed … Continue reading 48 Hours in Berlin
Several years ago, if you told me I’d visit Germany nearly 10 times in the course of a few years, I likely would have asked, why? It’s not that I didn’t think Germany was beautiful, or worthy or exploring. But, more so, there are so many other fantastic places to visit in the world- what … Continue reading 5 Magical Spots You Can’t Miss in Germany
On my first trip to Europe, I was 19 years old- a freshman in college- and visiting London as part of a guided spring break trip. That was the trip I truly fell in love with travel, and even more so- Europe. My second time on the continent was under a similar circumstance- a guided … Continue reading 10 Cities Ideal for a First Time Trip to Europe
A GUIDE TO THE BEST STREET ART IN PENANG Since being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008, Penang has done a fantastic job blending the old with the new. Walking down the old streets of George Town, you’ll see crumbling, pastel buildings, eclectic street art, sacred temples, modern cafes, and local markets. … Continue reading The Best Street Art in SE Asia, Found in Penang
PLACES I’VE BEEN TO SO FAR As the saying goes, I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. Currently: 59 / 195 UNITED STATES: Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Page California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma, Big Sur, Yosemite National Park Colorado: Denver Florida: Miami, Key West, Disney World, St. … Continue reading Places Visited
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO A WEEKEND IN COLOGNE When I first saw the Burg Eltz castle on Instagram, I knew I had to make it there. Looking up the castle, I realised I could visit it in a weekend if I flew into Frankfurt or Cologne. Having heard good things about the city of Cologne … Continue reading A Whirlwind Weekend in Cologne
Scrolling Instagram a few months ago, I saw one of my favourite fitness influencers was traveling through Europe. When I saw her post at Burg Eltz castle, my jaw nearly dropped- it was beautiful. Having visited Neuschwanstein, I knew Germany was home to some pretty epic castles, but I hadn’t heard of Burg Eltz before. … Continue reading A Fairytale Reality at Burg Eltz
Milan is one of those cities in Italy that’s often overlooked. Everyone told me I wouldn’t like Milan- too industrial, and not enough like other places in Italy. Milan reminded me of Berlin in comparison to other German towns and cities. Different, but in a good way. A stark contrast to Venice, Florence and Rome, … Continue reading 5 Things to do in Milan
Popping up more and more on travel blogs, including Lonely Planet’s recommendation of places to visit in 2018, Hamburg was high on my list of places to check out for a weekend away from London. A short flight from England’s capital, Germany’s second largest city is the ideal location for a city place- easy to … Continue reading A Weekend in Hamburg, Germany
Known as one of Germany’s most charming cities (actually its own state), Bremen is a perfect day trip from Hamburg. A quick 55 minute high speed train ride from Hamburg through the German countryside brings you to the smaller, picturesque city of Bremen. Even though I was only in Hamburg for a weekend, I knew … Continue reading A Charming Day in Bremen, Germany
