Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and it offers a lot for tourists. In most cities, I feel like I can cover the highlights in a day and after that I’m ready to move on. While I covered a lot of ground during my one day in Stockholm (technically a day and a half but …
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city. It’s also the most popular city for tourists passing through Denmark to visit. You’ll find a lot of history here, but there’s also some options for fun. For your one day in Copenhagen, tour a royal palace, an offbeat community, churches, and end your …
Scandinavia consists of the countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Any of these countries can make a great vacation, but you’ll need a large amount of time if you want to thoroughly explore each one. Instead of covering everything, this Scandinavia itinerary will be different. We’ll visit all three countries, but instead of exploring their …
Ireland is a country where its better to focus on its rural, natural beauty than its cities. Sure, some of the cities in Ireland are nice, but when you think of Ireland, you likely picture its endless green countryside. If you’re renting a car, you’ll have no problem exploring the Emerald Isle. Without a car, …
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 …
