Ireland is a country that’s more known for its rural beauty than for its metropolis cities. Yes, spend some time exploring Dublin, but get out of the city and see the Irish countryside. From endless fields of green to dramatic cliffs and everything in between, you’re to leave Ireland with a memory card full of …
It’s been ten years since I first visited Rome. I studied abroad in Ireland and they had something called “Reading Week”, which was basically just a week of no classes so you can study for your final exams. Instead of studying, I took a weekend trip to Rome. I still passed my exams and got …
London and Paris are both fabulous European cities to explore. Plus, both are great choices for a first visit to Europe. Both cities have a great public transportation network, loads of things for tourists to do, and have the added bonus of being easily connected by train. If you just have one week for a …
To really explore the Netherlands, you’ll need more than a long weekend. However, I’m a fast paced traveler and like to see as much variety as I can in a short time (plus I have limited vacation time). I find that it helps me decide which places I need to come back to and which …
Belgium sits in central Europe and offers a lot for visitors to do. There’s delicious food, amazing architecture, beautiful churches, and some great museums. While some may think you need a week or more to really explore, I think four days in Belgium can give you a great overview. And because many travelers also visit …
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 …
