Back in 2014, I spent four months studying abroad in Ireland. During that time, I had the chance to explore so much of this beautiful country. From dramatic cliffs to fun cities to stunning landscapes to castles, I covered nearly all of the big tourist sights. While it’s true that I didn’t see everything (even …
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 …
During an impromptu five day trip to Zurich, I decided to use Zurich as a base. While the city has a few sights, it’s overall not the most interesting place for tourists (especially if you have five days!). The good news is that there are a handful of interesting day trips from Zurich. One of …
Prague sits in the heart of central Europe. It’s the capital of the Czech Republic and is full of sights, activities, and good food to keep visitors busy for days. However, some people don’t have days to spend, so this article is going to focus on the top five things I think all visitors to …
Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s one of the few cities that I’ve visited for more than just a day or two and never found myself bored. For that reason, I recommend spending a minimum of two full days here (but three or four is better). But sometimes, you find …
I’ve often read 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 and perfect, Parisian waiters can be rude, and the top sights will be packed with other tourists. However, Paris is a wonderful …
Prague is a beautiful city all on its own, but it can feel overrun with tourists. This is especially true if you stick to the main tourist road between the Prague Castle and Old Town Square. You can venture off this road in Prague or you can escape tourists by doing a day trip. I …
Buying train tickets should be pretty straightforward. For some places it is, and for other places you have to work a little harder than you would like. As I booked my trip to Europe, I found there were more quirks with France Train Tickets than I would have liked. That’s not to say it was …
