I’ve heard many people say that Paris is overrated and not worth much time. I disagree, but I will add the caveat that it is important to have reasonable expectations. Paris is not always clean, Parisian waiters can be rude, and the top sights will be packed with other tourists. Despite all of that, Paris …
With ten days to spend in Europe, you can take on this classic itinerary and travel from Paris to Amsterdam (with some stops in Belgium). From amazing museums to delicious food and everything in between, you’ll be sure to have a great time on this trip. Start your adventure in Paris, where you’ll visiting some …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Leiden, Netherlands is a university town that can feel low on the excitement scale if compared to Amsterdam. However, spending an afternoon here is an absolute delight. If you’ve already visited busy and bustling Amsterdam, this small city can feel a world away. This city has more charm than I was expecting and proved to …
