Stockholm is a great place to spend a few days exploring. Out of all of the cities that I visited in Scandinavia, Stockholm was the city that I didn’t quite manage to squeeze everything into. I visited a lot of museums, but left with a list of sights to see on my next visit to …
Puerto Varas is a charming town in the Chilean Lake District that provides a great jumping off point for loads of great day trips. From hiking on a volcano to seeing wild penguins to small towns, there’s a lot of variety to be found. So all travelers, regardless of their interest, should be able to …
One Stockholm day trip option is to venture out to Drottningholm to tour Drottningholm Slott, a Swedish Royal Palace. Sure, you could tour the Royal Palace in Stockholm, but I think that there’s a completely different feel the two palaces, even if you just visit the exteriors. So in this guide, I’m going to walk …
The city of Uppsala makes an easy day trip from Stockholm. That reason alone was one of the big reasons I chose to visit (my top choice of day trip, Stockholm’s archipelago wasn’t an option due to when I traveled), but I found there were a handful of interesting things to do in Uppsala. The …
Antwerp is a popular tourist destination in Belgium and once you’re here, it can be easy to see why. There’s gorgeous architecture and plenty to do to keep you busy. I had one day in Antwerp, so my time was limited. However, even with limited time, I think it’s possible to have a great day …
If you look for advice on visiting Belgium, you’ll likely find people discouraging you from visiting Brussels. Instead, they’ll recommend you spend your time in cities like Bruges, Ghent, or Antwerp. I’ll admit that I preferred all three of those cities to Brussels, but since Brussels is such a transportation hub, it’s easy to visit. …
Ghent, Belgium is one of the most visited tourist cities in Belgium and for a good reason. It’s easily connected by train to several other popular tourist cities in Belgium. From Ghent, it takes you 25 minutes to reach Bruges (my favorite city in Belgium), 40 minutes to Brussels (the Belgian city with the most …
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 …
Viña del Mar is a fun city to visit on its own. With its beautiful beaches and laid back vibe, it’s a great place to visit if you are looking to relax. But maybe you’re sick of relaxing and you’re looking for something to do in Viña del Mar, or slightly outside of it. This …
One of the most popular day trips for tourists in Santiago is the town of Valparaíso. This colorful city is a favorite among a lot of travelers, and quite frankly, I see it pop up on nearly every itinerary I look at. There is a good reason for that though. Valparaíso, along with the more …
