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
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Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam
You know those places you fall a bit more in love with every time you visit? The Netherlands will always be one of those for me. Since my first visit in 2015, I've tried to venture back at least once a year (a feat which living in Europe made easy, pre-COVID days). Amsterdam has to … Continue reading Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam
Finding Timeless Charm in the Mexican Highlands: One Day in San Miguel de Allende
Timeless colonial architecture. Casual afternoon strolls. Endless charming alleys and boutiques. Tiny courtyard cafes, tucked away from the street. A relaxed pace of living, home to artists, expats and visitors from around the world. Temperatures warm enough to be considered perpetual spring. And, a culinary scene with some of the best food in Mexico. With … Continue reading Finding Timeless Charm in the Mexican Highlands: One Day in San Miguel de Allende
Two Weeks to Travel the Best of Thailand
Thailand is truly a beautiful country. With expansive, golden beaches, lush forests, glittering temples, ace coffee and excellent street food, there's a bit of something for everyone. Truth be told, two weeks in Thailand isn't nearly enough time to even begin to cover a fraction of what the country has to offer. But, it's certainly … Continue reading Two Weeks to Travel the Best of Thailand
A Magic Day in the Mountains of Munduk
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN MUNDUK Bali truly is the island of the Gods. To experience the best of the island's natural wonders, you have to get out of the increasingly populated towns (Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak). On my first visit to Bali, I intended to split my time between Ubud and Canngu. When … Continue reading A Magic Day in the Mountains of Munduk
Gallivanting Beautiful Gdańsk
Gdańsk, a place I hadn't heard of until moving to Europe, but one I can't believe wasn't on my travel radar sooner. A beautiful city on the Baltic Sea, Gdańsk is often overlooked by travellers going to Poland, heading to Krakow or Warsaw instead. Having visited Krakow earlier in the year and being astounded by its … Continue reading Gallivanting Beautiful Gdańsk
Driving Northern Ireland’s Stunning Causeway Coast
Regarded as one of the most beautiful drives in the world, Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route is the kind of rugged coastline you don't really find anywhere else in the UK. On a spring road trip around Ireland, I drove with friends from Dublin to the south, and finally west to Galway. From there, I … Continue reading Driving Northern Ireland’s Stunning Causeway Coast
A Day by the Sea in Margate
Margate, a quintessential British beach town. An old amusement park, sandy beaches, cute pubs, plenty of vintage shops and endless Mr. Whippy. A++ In June, I ventured out to Margate for a day spent seaside. With direct trains running hourly from King's Cross, getting to/from Margate is incredible easy. And, if you want to make … Continue reading A Day by the Sea in Margate
The Perfect Itinerary for a Weeklong Roadtrip in Ireland
When I moved to the UK, road trips around Ireland and Scotland rocketed to the top of my travel list. Why the Emerald Isle? Incredible greenery, rolling hillsides, tiny villages, sheep and cows everywhere, and pubs alive with traditional music where the pints never stop flowing. Ireland epitomises culture, beauty and history. Although I’m not … Continue reading The Perfect Itinerary for a Weeklong Roadtrip in Ireland
#Take12Trips: April + May
Remember that time I wrote a monthly recap for March before the month was even over because I was so ahead on posts? No denying that's no longer the case. With an April where I was traveling outside the country or to different parts of England every weekend, and a May that saw similar levels … Continue reading #Take12Trips: April + May