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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Why You Should Skip The Cliffs of Moher (& Where To Go Instead)
I’ve evinced a few fairly unpopular takes over the years, and I have a feeling this one might go on the list as well. Many people will tell you that your…
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Duchess For A Day: A Luxury Stay At Dromoland Castle (Ireland)
The minute I booked my mostly last-minute Ireland road trip, my imagination was captured by the idea of staying in a castle while there. Visions of parapets and stone walls,…
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A Middle East Packing List: What To Pack For & Wear For Travel In Middle Eastern Countries
There are some parts of the world that hold a particular fascination, and for me, parts of the Middle East are definitely on that list. Travel to this part of…
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24 Hours On Wild & Beautiful Inis Mor, In Ireland’s Aran Islands
The tiny, historic island of Inis Mor is a place of rugged beauty and stark simplicity, and often a study in contrasts. Home to a magnificent Iron Age fort perched…
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Why Staying In Ardmore’s Gorgeous Cliff House Hotel Is A Must When Visiting Ireland’s South Coast
My visit to the tiny Irish village of Ardmore was initially prompted by a personal literary connection rather than a burning desire to stay at the Cliff House Hotel (because…
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Exploring Dun Aengus (Dún Aonghasa), The Historic Iron Age Fort On Ireland’s Inis Mor (Aran Islands)
Perched perilously at the edge of sheer sea cliffs, Dún Aonghasa (also called Dun Aengus) is a magnificent prehistoric stone fort, believed by many to be the most impressive in…
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Why The Ardmore Cliff Walk Should Be On Your Southern Ireland Itinerary
I was SO excited to visit the tiny village of Ardmore at the end of my most recent Ireland roadtrip. But even if Ardmore didn’t rate a spot on your…
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A Super Detailed Long Weekend Travel Guide For Porto, Portugal
Boasting vibrantly-colored tiles, steep cobbled streets, Gothic spires, soaring steel bridges, and enough delicious port wine to float a battleship. Porto is the epitome of a charming European welcome. Portugal…
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Sandwiches, Scones, & Choux, Oh My! Fancy Afternoon Tea At Dromoland Castle (Co. Clare, Ireland)
To me, one of the ultimate “fancy schmancy” experiences in certain countries is to do an afternoon tea. There’s something so charming and relaxing about the quiet clink of china,…
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Exploring Ireland’s Boyne Valley Region & Slane Village
The historic Boyne Valley—often called “Ireland’s Ancient East”—is home to some of Ireland’s most beloved historical sites, including Newgrange and the Battle of the Boyne. But while 200,000+ domestic and…