For many people, the city of Barcelona is a top priority when it comes to making a travel bucket list. Here is the good news. Whether you have a full week or only 48 hours, you can experience both the must-sees of this Catalan city, and slow down to understand what makes Barcelona so special.
By this point in time, most lovers of the great outdoors are familiar with the term “glamping.” The word, a mashup of glamour and camping, might conjure up images of a spacious tent furnished with wooly rugs, rustic wooden floors and a potbelly stove for taking the chill off cool evenings.
As spring unfurls its vibrant colors and transitions into the warmer summer months, the country is brimming with outdoor adventures. Situated 30 minutes south of Spangdahlem and an hour north of Kaiserslautern along the old Roman wine route is Triolago.
For a while, it did appear that with the coming of spring, lockdown measures might be eased a bit, and we could once again dream of exploring the world outside our windows. Sadly, that happy day when we can hop across borders at the drop of a hat still seems unknown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
