Some places, you wait a lifetime to see. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes, those places don’t quite live up to expectations. The Taj Mahal exceeded every expectation I could have dreamed of. Magnificent would be an understatement. Heartbreakingly beautiful doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. Planning my visit, every single person I knew who had been to … Continue reading Everything You Must Know Before Visiting the Taj Mahal
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Awestruck at The Alhambra
A GUIDE TO THE ALHAMBRA The Alhambra was a place I'd heard a lot about, but couldn't quite mentally picture unaided. Even with all the beautiful photos I'd seen, it was hard to get a feel for how the palace was truly laid out and what visiting it would be like. So, despite the fact … Continue reading Awestruck at The Alhambra
Passing Through Pisa
Planning a weekend trip to Tuscany, I decided to fly in and out of Pisa. Why? Cheap flights from London. Return, my fare was £35. Steal! My first night in Tuscany, I stayed in Lucca, a true hidden gem. On my second day, I planned on staying in Pisa and hiking Cinque Terre. Eager to get … Continue reading Passing Through Pisa
Why I Fell in Love with Vilnius, Lithuania
Vilnius, a destination not even on my travel radar at the beginning of the year when I started loosely mapping out places I wanted to visit. But, after a great first trip to the Baltic region (a weekend in Riga), and a super affordable weekend in Krakow, I was intrigued by Vilinus, which I heard … Continue reading Why I Fell in Love with Vilnius, Lithuania
Pints + Castles in Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny, an Irish city where medieval meets modern. We pulled into Kilkenny late afternoon after spending the morning in Dublin, and then hiking through the Wicklow Mountains for the better part of the day. After checking into our adorable B&B, Celtic House, we walked five minutes into town. With its roots as a medieval city, … Continue reading Pints + Castles in Kilkenny, Ireland
Travel Crush: Finland
If you know how much I love all things Scandinavian, then you'll likely be surprised to learn Finland wasn't closer to the top of my travel list. Instead, I've focused on making my way to Iceland, Denmark and Sweden, with a weekend in Norway likely in the works for later this year. I can't pinpoint why … Continue reading Travel Crush: Finland
5 Reasons to Visit Charming Rye
Rye is quintessential England, it feels like stepping back in time. Before I moved to London, Rye wasn’t on my travel radar. But, after finding a few London bloggers to follow, I quickly realized Rye was the picture perfect English seaside town. Perched on a hillside overlooking the sea, Rye is one of England's prettiest … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit Charming Rye
5 Must-Do’s in Venice
With the most picturesque streets and houses you can imagine, you’ll be treated to gorgeous views every moment you’re in Venice. There's no place in the world like Venice. Venice is small enough to wander in just a few days. I arrived in Venice on a Saturday morning at 10 am and left the next day … Continue reading 5 Must-Do’s in Venice
5 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Prague
Prague just may be one of the most spectacular cities in the world. It's stunningly beautiful, but gorgeous architecture isn't the only thing Prague has to offer. The city is an eclectic mix of culture, medieval history, nightlife, and one of Europe's most affordable cities. Moving to London, I knew I had to make it … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Prague
48 Hours in Barcelona
Seemingly overnight, Barcelona became one of my favorite cities in the world. My earliest memory of wanting to travel somewhere foreign dates back to elementary school. The details of why are lost to me, but I remember a strong desire to want to visit Spain. That interest only became stronger going into high school, and … Continue reading 48 Hours in Barcelona