A Canal in Bruges
Belgium

One Day in Bruges, Belgium – The Best Things to Do

Bruges, Belgium is one of my favorite cities in Belgium and I’m not alone. Many travelers will pick Bruges as their favorite Belgian city and after a visit, it’s easy to see why. There’s beautiful architecture, loads of canals, plenty of good food, and so much more. If you have the time, I recommend giving …

Person looking out at the cliffs in western Clare
Ireland

Ireland Photo Tour – Cliffs, Countryside, and Castles

It’s been a decade since I studied abroad and I’m feeling nostalgic. So, I put together this Ireland photo tour of Ireland to feed my nostalgia but also to serve as inspiration for people planning their trip to Ireland. In January 2014, I started my study abroad at the University of Limerick in Ireland. Over …

Canal in Leiden
Netherlands

5 Interesting Things To Do in Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden, Netherlands is a university town that can feel low on the excitement scale if compared to Amsterdam. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t visit. Leiden feels a world away from Amsterdam and is full of charm. Plus it proved to be a great base for exploring parts of Holland. So while it doesn’t …

Canal in Amsterdam
Netherlands

One Day in Amsterdam – An Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and is filled with awesome sights. There’s amazing museums, beautiful canals, good food, and so much more. You could easily spend a few days here exploring this city. That’s what I wanted to do, but as I planned out my itinerary, I found that I would only have …