Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. That alone makes it seem like it will be packed with exciting sights and things to do. While there are some great things to do in Bratislava, I found that the city is lower on the excitement scale when compared to many other European capitals (especially nearby Vienna). So …
Budapest sprawls. Rather than having a compact historic center where most of the tourists spend their time, great sights exist all over the city. While you can walk to many of these sights (I did), it’s a great time saver to take public transportation. Not only will you save time, but your feet will also …
Budapest is a city with so much to do. As a major city in the Austria-Hungarian Empire that was born of two separate cities (Buda and Pest), you’ll find more historical sights than you could visit in a week. But most travelers don’t have a week, so I’ve condensed the best of Budapest into what …
Vienna is the capital of Austria and offers so much for visitors. From the royal palaces that once housed the Hapsburg Family to its classical music and opera scene to all of its art museums and churches, you won’t run out of things to do in this city. But if you only have one day …
When I planned my trip to Belgium, I had one extra day and I couldn’t decide if I wanted to visit Bruges or Ghent. Both are great cities and come up frequently on travel itineraries. In the end, I couldn’t decide and so like so many other travelers, I decided to cram two cities into …
Acadia National Park is home to scenic coastlines, rugged mountains, and incredible views. You’ll find loads of great hiking options, and while a lot of the trails are difficult, you’ll still manage to find some that won’t destroy your legs. There’s a lot to see and do and with just two days at Acadia National …
Maine is a favorite among visitors to New England. There’s the beautiful coastline, Acadia National Park, delicious food, cute small towns, and so much more. While you could easily spend several weeks exploring every nook and cranny of this state, many don’t have that time. On my most recent trip to Maine, I had a …
There are so many great places to hike in Acadia National Park but one of the most popular is near Jordan Pond. This large body of water is surrounded by mountains on nearly all sides giving fantastic views from the shores and from the top of the surrounding mountains. There are numerous trails in the …
One of the most popular hikes at Acadia National Park is the Beehive Trail. It’s an adventurous trail that takes you along open cliff edges and up metal rungs and ladders that are drilled into the mountain rocks. Your reward for hiking this trail is trail is a sweeping view of the surrounding area. You’ll …
Acadia National Park is full of great hiking opportunities, but many of these hikes can be difficult because of the uneven terrain and seemingly endless rock scrambling. On my first day at Acadia, I hiked the Jordan Cliffs and my quads took such a beating that I changed my plans for my second day to …
