ONE DAY IN TRANSYLVANIA Romania isn't usually the first country travellers think of when envisioning Europe. Talk to anyone from the States about Romania, and you're likely to cue images of dark, spooky villages. Can you blame us with the legend of Dracula being so prominent in culture? In Bucharest for a few days early … Continue reading Traversing the Best of Transylvania in One Day
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Chasing Castles in Cardiff, Wales
ONE DAY TO SEE CASTLES IN CARDIFF Keen to visit all of the countries that compose the United Kingdom, I planned a weekend trip to Wales at the end of February with dreams of hunting castles and learning more about Welsh culture. In the week leading up to the trip, I found myself exhausted from … Continue reading Chasing Castles in Cardiff, Wales
Finding Magic in Sintra, Portugal
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN SINTRA On an autumn trip to Lisbon, I was determined to visit Sintra, Portugal. We loved Lisbon and were worried about having enough time to fully explore the city, but were also infatuated with photos we saw of Sintra. Never heard of Sintra? It's a cute village surrounded by … Continue reading Finding Magic in Sintra, Portugal
An Afternoon at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home
A fan of the Tudors growing up, I was fascinated by the legacy of Henry VIII and his wives. On my first visit to England, touring Hampton Court was a must. Having crossed a second visit to Hampton Court off my 'London to-do' list last summer, I set my sights on another Tudor related escapade- … Continue reading An Afternoon at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home
Down by the Sea in Hastings
Battle of Hastings, 1066. An event and year that've been burned into my memory since 9th grade English history class. A former professor was extremely passionate about England's history, which was a good match for my already developed interest in the Tudors and Britain's royalty. As it turns out the battle was actually fought at … Continue reading Down by the Sea in Hastings
A Fairytale Reality at Burg Eltz
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
Day Trip from London: Arundel Castle
One of my favourite parts of living in London is the relative ease of taking day trips outside the city. There are so many great places within easy reach- beaches, rolling hillsides, quaint English villages, and of course, castles. In mid-July, keen to escape the city for a day, I headed to a town that … Continue reading Day Trip from London: Arundel Castle
#Take12Trips: July
In last month's recap, I said I'd be laying low in London throughout July - awaiting passport delivery (finally received!), and beginning to map out a few trips for autumn. With summer in full swing and the UK enduring what seems like a never ending heatwave, July was all about keeping things simple - nights … Continue reading #Take12Trips: July
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
Visiting Windsor Castle from London
The first time I visited Windsor Castle over 10 years ago, it was a cold, blustery January day. I don't remember much from that visit, but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me. I recall thinking the town of Windsor was adorable, but when I visited Versailles in France a few years later, I … Continue reading Visiting Windsor Castle from London