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, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t visit. Leiden feels a world away from Amsterdam and is full of charm. Plus it proved to be a great base for exploring parts of Holland. So, while it doesn’t …
Delft is another great city to visit in the Netherlands. The city is famous for its porcelain (known as Delftware), but beyond its porcelain you’ll also find a few more things to do. Delft has more of a small town feel than cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and for me, that can made it an …
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and is filled with awesome sights. There’s amazing museums, beautiful canals, good food, and so much more. There’s so much that you could easily spend a few days exploring this city. My plan was to spend a few days in Amsterdam, but as I planned out my itinerary, …
I’ve been lucky enough to visit London several times. I took my first two day trip to London early into my study abroad in Ireland, followed by another short weekend, just before I came back home. Then, three years later, I returned for a trip around England and Scotland with my mom. Throughout all of …
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 …
