Posts Tagged ‘travel’
My Glamping Getaway at Big Berry Luxury Camp, Slovenia
After spending 1 year city-dwelling in Florence, Italy, there is one thing I’ve sorely missed…nature. A midwest girl at heart, I grew up just a short drive away from sprawling fields, farmland, lakes, and greenery as far as the eye can see. This past week, I had the opportunity to visit Big Berry, a luxury…
Read More6 Ways To Keep Your Travel Spirit Alive After Returning From a Trip Around The World
Unless you’re a full-time traveler constantly on-the-go there is always the moment you return home or settle in one location for a while after a whirlwind of adventures. Usually there’s the refreshing sense of home – your favorite restaurants, the grocery store, catching up with friends, and the familiarity of your own shower and bed.…
Read MoreTwo Incredible Weeks In Italy: The Complete Itinerary
There is so much to do and see in Italy that planning a trip can be quite a daunting task. After living in Italy for almost a year, I am constantly adding adventures to my Italy Bucket List and never seem to run out of places to go. To help make planning easier, I have carefully selected…
Read More7 Signs It’s Tourist Season in Florence, Italy
Brace yourselves: the tourists are coming! In case you haven’t noticed, the weather is absolutely beautiful (finally!) and with the better weather comes something Florence is famous for…tourists. Each year, this bustling and historic city receives over 13 million visitors, particularly during the spring and summer months. For those who live in the city, come spring…
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 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 MoreTop 10 Things To Do To Ensure an Amster-dam Good Time
When most Americans hear the name “Amsterdam,” the first thing that comes to mind isn’t necessarily the city’s incredible network of canals, charming architecture, or rich history. And while the city does have a lot to offer as far as…um…extracurricular activities go, there is much more to do and explore in Amsterdam than just Coffee…
Read MoreLiving “La Vita Bella”: What We Should All Learn From Italians
Sometimes living in Italy has it’s challenges-any ex pat or study abroad student has plenty of stories which elaborate this point. “Creepy” men, a serious lack of dryers, or waiting in line for hours attempting to fill out paperwork are among several ways of Italian life that often drive foreigners mad. However, despite these obstacles,…
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,…
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