Rotterdam is a city that surprised me. In my research, I found that it’s a more modern city with very modern architecture. In general, that is just not my thing. However, as I traveled to Antwerp, Belgium to Leiden, Netherlands, I had to stop and transfer trains in Rotterdam. If I was coming through, I …
For many travelers, a trip to the tulip fields in the Netherlands is a bucket list item. Along with those tulip fields, you’ll find Keukenhof, which boasts the best gardens in Europe. In this post, we’ll talk about all of the things you’ll need to know so you can plan the perfect day. Plus, I’ll …
One of the most popular day trips from Santiago is a tour to El Cajon del Maipo. This trip takes you up into the mountains to the Maipo Canyon and to the beautiful blue lake that surrounds it. The views are spectacular, especially on a clear day. Many people will visit as part of a …
There are loads of day trip options from the town of Puerto Varas. One of those options is a trip to Chiloé island. The island is big and its impossible to see it all in a day, so this day trip is more of a brief taste of Chiloé. If you have more than a …
If you find yourself in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas, you’ll no doubt find yourself wanting to get out and explore nature. One of the best ways to do that is a visit to the Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls. These two sights are often packaged together as a tour, offering visitors some truly beautiful …
Chile’s La Campana National Park sits just 30 miles from the popular vacation town of Viña del Mar. Still, when researching for things to do near Viña del Mar, I found this national park rarely makes lists of things to do. Even in popular guidebooks, this park will sometimes just one sentence. Still, the idea …
Along with the south coast of Iceland, another popular trip is the Golden Circle. This isn’t too surprising because the Golden Circle highlights some of the amazing natural wonders in Iceland. Sure, Iceland is full of amazing natural wonders, but you’ll find some unique things that you won’t be able to see anywhere else in …
Whether you use a guided tour or you self explore, a visit to the south coast of Iceland is a must. There’s the black sand beaches, towering waterfalls, epic glaciers, and more. While you could take your time exploring this area in depth, many people opt to see as much of the south coast of …
One item that gets added to many Iceland bucket lists is snorkeling at Silfra. Like so many other travelers, I added a snorkeling day tour at Silfra to my Iceland itinerary. Sure, it’s an expensive activity, but when else would I have the chance to snorkel between two tectonic plates? This article will outline everything …
In November 2019, I took an impromptu five day trip to Zurich. Zurich is not the most interesting city for tourists, so I planned to use Zurich as a base and take day trips to see as much as I could during my short time. On one day, I took a day tour from Zurich …
