Category: Europe
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The Tourist Town of Geiranger
Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord located in one of the prettiest places in Norway. The small town of Geiranger has about 200 permanent residents, but can see upwards of 300,000 tourists per year, primarily due to its position as a Norway’s third biggest cruise ports. The relative invasion of cruise ship passengers is…
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A Guide to Oslo’s Iconic Sites and Culture
Visiting Norway? Odds are you’ll be passing through Oslo, Norway’s capital city. The city is trendy and modern with tons of neighborhoods, restaurants, and shops to explore.
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Explore Bergen: Gateway to Norway’s Fjords
As Norway’s second biggest city after Oslo, the city of Bergen sees its fair share of visitors. Affectionately known as the “gateway to the fjords”, Bergen is a popular place to base out of for different day trips around the stunning landscape- plus a few different cruise itineraries stop here too!
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Spend A Day In Ålesund
Ålesund is a particularly interesting town located in Norway’s Sunnmøre region. While it was originally built with wooden buildings, typical of Norwegian towns, a massive fire in 1904 burned nearly the entire city to the ground, leaving almost 10,000 people without shelter. Starting from scratch, Ålesund rebuilt in the architectural style of Art Nouveau, making…
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Hotel Review- Corinthia: Budapest
The stylish Neoclassical hotel has been a staple of Budapest since it was first built in 1896. When I was first looking into visiting Budapest, I wanted to treat myself to a nice hotel, and the Corinthia fit the bill. The luxurious nature of the hotel is immediately evident from the facade outside, and continues…
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Discover Berlin Through Art and History
Berlin is the first Germany city I ever visited and remains one of my favorites to this day. Compared to the castles, the half timbered houses, and the baroque churches, however, the concrete brutalism of Berlin tends to leave something to be desired, architecturally speaking. To be fair, I’ve only ever visited the city in…
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Iconic 8-Day German Roadtrip Itinerary
Germany has a rich history and plenty of towns that reflect both its medieval past and it’s forward-thinking future. As of 2024, Germany is the seventh most visited country in the world so you know there’s got to be a ton to see and do! I have been lucky enough to visit Germany several times,…
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Hotel Review- The Rubens at the Palace: London
Looking for a way to treat yourself on your next visit to London? Look no farther than a stay at The Rubens at the Palace. The Rubens at the Palace is a historic 5-star hotel located just behind Buckingham Palace (hence the name), and actually overlooks the Royal Mews. I’ve mentioned a few other London…
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Museum Review: Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts
Looking for a little culture to go with your spa day? Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts is located only a short walk away from the city’s iconic Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Having spent most of the day at said thermal baths, I arrived at the museum only about 90 minutes prior to it closing. I waffled…
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Highlights of Nuremberg’s Medieval History
Continuing my subconscious to visit as many medieval towns as possible on my road trip through Germany, I found myself in Nuremberg. Nuremberg has a rich medieval history with gothic churches, a medieval artisan market and a castle overlooking the city, fully incorporated into surrounding walls that once defended the town. These days, Nuremberg is…