Near the end of 2019, after a week in Athens, most of which was spent working, I boarded a flight to Brussels with plans to spend a day and a half in Bruges. Was it an aggressive plan? Kind of, but with onward plans to spend nearly a week in Amsterdam, followed by London, and … Continue reading Christmastime Magic Lives in Brussels
On a trip throughout Europe last fall, we planned on taking the train from Paris to Amsterdam. While trip planning, I read a few recommendations to stop in Brussels, if only for a few hours to see some of the city’s charms. Not quite knowing what to expect, we decided to book a six hour layover … Continue reading A Half-Day in Brussels
Summer months are, by far and collectively, the busiest months for tourism across European countries. But, if you ask me, one of the best times to visit Europe is during winter. Daylight hours made fade and temperatures may drop, but the tourists also diminish. And, in cities where snow falls often or occasionally, wandering historical … Continue reading 8 Cozy Cities in Europe, Perfect for a Winter Visit
Oh, Amsterdam. A city that captured my heart the first time I visited, and has lured me back many times since then. Houses are tilted. Stairs are steep. Houseboats bob. Candles burn in all the eateries. Bicycles outnumber cars. City lights twinkle on the canals. A city on canals, Amsterdam is easy explored by foot, boat or … Continue reading The Ultimate First Timers Guide to Amsterdam
Paris, like many cities, is one that takes years to truly explore. Even though I’ve been to the City of Light several times, there’s so much I haven’t seen or explored. Before visiting Paris for the first time, I’d heard it was a beautiful city, full of life. Ornate buildings, cute bistros, an abundance of … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Paris for First Time Visitors
From frozen lapland to dense forests to beautiful islands in the Stockholm archipelago, Sweden is a stunning country. On a first visit, many people only visit Stockholm. And, with good reason- Stockholm is the largest city in Scandinavia, it’s a gorgeous, lively place to explore. Spread across countless islands, Stockholm is the capital of cool. … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to 5 Days in Sweden: Stockholm & Gothenburg
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
Edit: Like many bloggers who write, curate and post content in their free time, I wrote this post months ago- back in December 2019, before COVID-19 evolved into a global pandemic. Like many others, I’ve been isolating for months and understand the severity of the situation worldwide. I’ve chosen to let this post as planned … Continue reading 20 Reasons to Take Your First Solo Trip
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
I love it when y’all send me questions here via comments or email, or through Instagram Stories (@yalewanders). Often, I get the same travel q’s time after time (which I never tire of answering), and thought it’d be fun to share what they are, as well as my responses. What inspired you to start a … Continue reading 10 Quick Questions About Travel
