When in Scotland, you can’t escape the land’s wild beauty. It’s untamed, unruly, and absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend taking a few days away from the history of the cities to hike and wander about the highlands. But, as with all things Mother Nature, you need to be smart about it.
Waking up in a glamorous European city, gliding along the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean or on the scenic and equally beautiful Douro River in Portugal, having an itinerary and meals already planned, and housekeeping service including turndown service? It sounds downright heavenly.
Now that the stay-at-home order has been lifted in England, it’s time to think about heading out the door for new adventures. While we cannot travel internationally or across the Welsh and Scottish borders (yet), ease your way into exploring this amazing country with a day trip to Norwich.
As one of the oldest cities in Poland, the stunning coastal city of Gdańsk is full of stories and history. Ruled by Prussians, Germans and Poles, the combined cultural influence can be felt everywhere. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice a stark resemblance to the Dutch capital, Amsterdam.
Idar-Oberstein is a pleasant if rather sleepy town nestled in a wooded western corner of the Rhineland-Palatinate within the Hunsrück range of low-lying mountains.
Since living in small-town Bavaria, I've noticed a number of off-the-beaten-path castles, so I decided to get out a map (aka Google maps) and drive to all the castles within a one-hour radius of my location. Turns out, there are over 20 amazing castles that I could visit as a short day trip from
There’s no disputing life is different these days. Meals in cafes are now picnics, trips to the movies have been replaced by Netflix on the sofa and parties take place over Zoom.
If you are searching for a destination rich with history, beautiful architecture, delicious food and vibrant culture, look no further! Kraków is one of Poland’s oldest cities and offers a variety of notable things to do and see for travelers of all types.
When I imagined medieval castles, I always envisioned tall towers and walls encircled by a deep, murky moat. While not quite as dramatic as Neuschwanstein or Burg Eltz, Burg Vischering in North-Rhine Westphalia makes up for it in charm and history.
As nice as it is to be able to travel around Europe with your significant other or family, sometimes, we all need to take a little getaway with someone other than them.
Alongside Germany’s greatest rivers, one can reliably find a host of medieval castles, charming villages, steep vineyards and stunning natural beauty. When it comes to delivering all of the above, there’s one river that never leaves one high and dry.
In a year where I did much more baking than traveling, I am now thinking in terms of recipes. So, as I reminisce on past travel memories and daydream about future travels and, here’s a recipe I’ll keep for the next time I get to visit one of my favorite cities, Dublin, Ireland.
The Romans were great at many things, but one thing they didn’t excel at was covering their tracks. Throughout the vast European space that made up the Roman Empire, you’ll find gates, bridges, monuments and foundations of once-sprawling villas.
The charming medieval city of Regensburg is the ideal location for anyone looking to have the quintessential Bavarian experience. It is located at the confluence of the Danube, Naab and Regen rivers.
High on a hill and framed by forest, the 14th-century Berlepsch Castle lords over the Werra Valley with an air of surety and a sense of place. The eye-pleasing timber-framed structure at its top adds a touch of grace to its thick stone walls and an all-but impenetrable foundation.
