Category: Europe
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Things No One Warned Us About Before Visiting Greece
You can’t flush the toilet paper! This is not an incredibly uncommon request from countries with older plumbing, but we were caught off guard that Greece was one of them! There are usually signs above the toilets asking you to throw your papers in the bin, but only by asking was I able to clarify…
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One-Day Roadtrip Itinerary Of Santorini
For those who want to get out of the way of the crowds of the bigger towns, I highly recommend renting a car on Santorini. Wary of the high prices in Oia proper, we had selected an Airbnb that was fairly rural. In lieu of walking ages to the nearest bus stop, we decided to…
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Oia: Village of Sunsets
If Mykonos was crowded, Santorini was definitely more so. One of the top destinations for cruise guests and honeymooners alike, I was genuinely shocked by how crowded it was- even in the shoulder season. To be fair, our first impression of the town was at sunset- if there was ever a time for people to…
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If You Can Only Visit One Greek Island, Visit Mykonos
The popular island of Mykonos is a tourism haven with its picturesque pedestrian-only walkways of Mykonos Town and the wide sandy beaches bookended by mountains. One of the most popular islands in Greece, at least for Americans, the variety of activities and the ease of the public transportation system makes it my pick for the…
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Day Tour To Delos, Greece
It’s hard to find a person among us that has not heard of the ever popular Greek island of Mykonos, but for those who are looking to add a little historical spin on their island trip I recommend the nearby island of Delos. Ferry tickets to this UNESCO World Heritage Site can be purchased at…
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The Rhine-Neckar Shuffle- Heidelberg
Amongst Americans, Heidelberg is probably one of the most well known cities in this region due to its beautiful architecture and famous university. Heidelberg Castle is, of course, difficult to miss and boasts the most incredible views over the town and the river Neckar. The castle was partially ruined by several fires, but it remains…
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The Rhine-Neckar Shuffle- Weinheim
Known as the “town with two castles”, Weinheim was my second stop in the Rhine-Neckar triangle. I’m a big fan of castles, so of course I had to check both of them out while I had the chance. Windeck Castle was mostly a ruin, but does have a brewery operating on its premises and seemed…
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The Rhine-Neckar Shuffle- Mannheim
A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Southwestern Germany. It was a bit of a road-trip-style adventure, so I had the opportunity to visit several wonderful cities in the Rhine-Neckar region, making up what is known as the Rhine-Neckar Triangle. Of the three cities I visited, I probably spent…
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Exploring Iceland from Reykjavik
Iceland’s main airport is only about a six hours’ flight away from New York which makes it a nice easy escape from the hustle and of the city. On the flip side, once landed in Iceland, it’s still about an hour’s drive from the capital city of Reykjavik. Since the famous Blue Lagoon is located…
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Visiting Reykjavik For The First Time
Over the past few years, Iceland has become an incredibly popular country to visit. With a well-developed tourism infrastructure and a distinct lack of violent crime, Iceland is an ideal starter country for those looking to dip their toes into solo travel- myself included! (I actually tagged this trip onto the second half of my…