My Travels
A Perfect Weekend Getaway Discovering Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love living in Florence, however every once in a while I desperately crave some time outside of the tourist filled, busy city (with a serious lack of trees and nature I might add). This past week I finally had enough of the crowds and seemingly incessant winter rain, and realized…
Read MoreSurprising Slovenia: Stunning Street Art in Ljubljana
I’ll admit, when I first arrived in Ljubljana, exhausted from a long week and a weekend of traveling around Croatia, I had relatively low expectations of Slovenia’s capital city. I was tired, a little crabby, and Slovenia wasn’t exactly on my list of “must see places” in Europe. However, within instants of arriving, my opinion…
Read MoreMy Pilgrimage to Bagno Vignoni: Tuscany’s 16th Century Thermal Bath
My weekend in Tuscany placed me in the heart of the beautiful Val d’Orcia region of Italy. The region is known for its rolling hills, cypress trees, quaint towns, and variety of local Italian products such as wine and cheeses from the area. After an incredible day spent relaxing in the small, personal, natural hot…
Read MoreTucked Away Tuscany: Bagni San Filippo’s Incredible Natural Hot Springs
This past weekend I had one of the coolest experiences of my life thus far in Italy. During my weekend Tuscan getaway I was finally able to cross something off of my Italy bucket list that I have been dying to do for ages-visit one of Italy’s natural hot springs. After ogling over pictures of Tuscany’s…
Read MoreVisiting Versailles: Tips For A Successful Day Trip
If you plan on spending several days in Paris, a trip to the incredible château de Versailles is an absolute must. History lovers, garden enthusiasts, and lovers of pretty things will be amazed at the beauty both within the palace and on its sprawling grounds. It is no small wonder that this former home to French…
Read MoreClimbing The Eiffel Tower: 674 Steps To The Top Of Paris
The Eiffel Tower, or Tour Eiffel is one of the most easily recognized landmarks in the world. The famous structure is the tallest building in Paris, standing at 1,063 feet, and receives over 6.98 million visitors per year. A lover of Paris, climbing the Eiffel Tower has been on my bucket list for quite some time, and…
Read MoreBloemenmarkt: Amsterdam’s Floating Flower Market
On a recent trip to Amsterdam, I squeezed in a stop at Amsterdam’s famous Bloemenmarkt, a floating flower market in the heart of the city. Unfortunately my trip did not coincide with tulip season, so I wasn’t able to visit the famous tulip fields to be found just outside the city. A quick stop at the…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Traveling During The Off Season
One of the first things most people think about when planning a trip is when to travel. For most destinations, there are peak tourist times and off season times. Generally, the ebb and flow of tourists to a destination coincides with weather. I recently traveled to Paris during February, and found the differences between Paris…
Read More10 Important Facts To Know About Germany’s Berlin Wall
Germany’s Berlin Wall, once over 90 miles long originally stood as both a physical and ideological barrier between communist East and democratic West Germany. This famous landmark, once a symbol of communist oppression today stands as a beacon of peace and freedom, covered in artwork which echoes these messages. On a recent trip to Berlin,…
Read More7 Reasons to Visit Interlaken This Winter (That Aren’t Skiing)
Skiing in the Swiss Alps is an activity that can be found on many people’s bucket lists. With incredible mountains, engaging scenery, and beautiful Alpine resorts, its not hard to see why. I recently headed out to scenic Interlaken, where I quickly discovered there’s more to Switzerland than just skiing. Here are my top 10…
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