Europe is the place I keep coming back to again and again. It’s ancient and modern, quaint and grand, charming and occasionally off-putting. Europe’s food is amazing, the people fascinating, and is crazy easy to get around in—allowing you to see and do so much in a short period of time. Here are the best tips for traveling in Europe, European itineraries, recommendations for where to stay and eat, what countries to visit, and overall the tools you need to plan an amazing European vacation!
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What To Do In Lisbon, Portugal: 20+ Awesome Sights & Experiences
It doesn’t take much to fall in love. Sometimes all it takes is that second you emerge from the subway in a new city, surrounded by bustling people and vividly-tiled buildings,…
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Watching The Northern Lights Dance From A Mobile Cabin On A Frozen Finnish Lake
Probably our biggest goal on this trip was to see the Northern Lights in Lapland, and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. But the way we did it was so unique, and I’m immensely…
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What To Do In Helsinki: An Itinerary For Finland’s Capital City In Winter
“In WINTER?!?!” I’m pretty sure that was the reaction of 97% of people when I mentioned that my next destination was Helsinki, Finland. In the middle of February. You might…
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Steaming Things Up: Experiencing a Traditional Finnish Sauna (Löyly Sauna in Helsinki)
Sauna is a foundational part of the culture in Finland. Because there’s nothing like naked sweating with a bunch of strangers… (I kid, I love taking sauna and even have one…
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The Charming Village Of Ardmore, Ireland (+ The Literary Inspiration That Brought Me Here)
Nestled into the coast of County Waterford, tiny Ardmore village boasts some of the area’s most important religious history along with its gorgeous coastal views. On top of that, it may…
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Review: Staying At The Unique ELaiolithos In Naxos, Greece
As I was planning my visit to the Greek island of Naxos, I wanted to find someplace a bit unique, particularly for my birthday. I kept looking for something that…
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How To Spend A Day Or Two In Naxos Chora (Naxos Town)
The first time I saw a photo of Naxos Chora, I was captivated by the cluster of whitewashed buildings piled atop a hill at the end of a narrow path,…
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A Tour At Ireland’s Clonakilty Distillery…With An Impromptu Trip To Galley Head
As I meandered across the southern coast of Ireland, I stopped in little towns to take photos of brightly colored buildings, ate scones, listened to the waves crashing, and generally…
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10 Places I’m Dying To Visit In 2023
It’s time! I love writing this list every year, because it gets me super excited to get started on planning new trips. And I *am* doing better at planning ahead,…