Tallinn, a medieval Old Town surrounded by 13-century walls and oozing charm at every turn. After loving city breaks in the other Baltic countries on low cost return fares (Riga and Vilnius) , I knew I had to make my way to Tallinn. Luckily enough, checking off my remaining Scandi countries (Finland, The Faroe Islands) is … Continue reading Wandering Tallinn’s Medieval Fairytale Streets
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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
A Night at Haymarket by Scandic, Stockholm
Normally a strong Airbnb advocate, we found a great deal on Booking.com for Haymarket Scandic when looking for somewhere to stay in Stockholm, and decided to splurge a bit. From the moment we walked in, I knew we'd made the right decision in staying there- Haymarket Scandic is gorgeous. Located on Hötorget, an active market square … Continue reading A Night at Haymarket by Scandic, Stockholm
Visiting Monet’s Gardens from Paris
Having been to Paris several times and seen quite a bit of the city, I decided to do a half-day trip outside the city on a recent visit. Being a long time garden and Monet lover, a trip to Monet's house and gardens at Giverny sounded perfect. Monet's house and gardens are located in Giverny, … Continue reading Visiting Monet’s Gardens from Paris
Why Stockholm is My Favorite Scandi City
Back in April, I took advantage of a bank holiday weekend to spend a few days in Stockholm. Already obsessed with all things Scandi, I knew I'd love Stockholm before my plane even touched down in Sweden- and I was oh, so right. Stockholm is a beautiful capital city, built on the water, and known … Continue reading Why Stockholm is My Favorite Scandi City
Taking Better Travel Pics With An iPhone
Note: At the time of posting, I owned an iPhone 6s. In mid-December, I upgraded to the X, but my tips still hold true 🙂 Often, I've perused DSLR cameras and even come close to buying one a few times, but haven't yet. One of the reasons I haven't is because I've become accustomed to … Continue reading Taking Better Travel Pics With An iPhone
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
One Day in Bath, England
For me, Bath is the most beautiful city in England. Granted, I've only lived in the UK for 8 months, and still have a lot of exploring to do, but no where else I've visited has blown me away the way Bath did. From the moment the train pulled into the station, I was breathless- … Continue reading One Day in Bath, England
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
5 Reasons You Must Visit Seville
In imagining my first time in Spain, I assumed I'd visit Barcelona and Madrid- places like Seville, Valencia, Sitges and Alicante would be places I'd explore on subsequent trips. But, after a few friends visited Seville earlier this year, and I read a bit more about the city, I was persuaded to bump it to … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Must Visit Seville