Category: Special Events
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest
Hi, it’s me- the first timer. I visited Oktoberfest for the very first time in 2024. I researched a lot before I went and I had a blast during my visit, but I am by no means an expert on Oktoberfest. Instead I aim to provide a guide about things that I wish I’d known…
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Brew At The Zoo- Is It Worth It?
In recent years, I’ve noticed that zoos have been making a conscious effort to attract more diverse visitors- particularly adults! Just last year, I attended the Bronx Zoo Run For The Wild 5k and had a total blast. When I saw advertisements for the Zoo’s 21+ Brew at the Zoo event, I had to give…
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Highlands Unbridled Horse Trek Through the Scottish Highlands
If you’re looking for the most unique experience in Scotland, look no further than Highlands Unbridled! Highlands Unbridled is one of the few, if not the only, horseback riding companies in Scotland that offers horse treks where you ride from hotel to hotel through the highlands! It’s a fantastic way to experience the Scottish Highlands…
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First Time At The Fringe Festival
The Fringe Festival- the world’s largest performing arts festival and one of Edinburgh’s most popular annual events. If you’re traveling to Edinburgh in August, the Fringe is omnipresent and unavoidable. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival began as an unofficial spin off of the Edinburgh International Festival, and quickly grew to become the world’s largest performing arts…
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Everything You Need To Know About Visiting The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
With two different Renaissance Faires under my belt (or my corset?) this season, I’m slowly becoming a Renaissance Faire aficionado. Although the New York Renaissance Faires is located conveniently close to NYC, when people ask me which Faire is better, I say the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire without hesitation. While doable as a day trip from…
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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the New York Renaissance Faire
For the uninitiated, a Renaissance Faire is an outdoor festival that aims to recreate a fantastical version of the English Renaissance- though some faires branch out into other locations or time periods. Most Faires will have a cast of characters wandering the festival and interacting with guests in character, and even most of the vendors…
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Horseback Riding in Glacier National Park
If you’re looking for a horseback ride in Glacier National Park, head straight to Swan Mountain Outfitters– the only vendor that offers rides within the borders of the park. There are three locations from which visitors can start their ride- Apgar, Lake McDonald, and Many Glacier. Each location offers a variety of trails ranging from…
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Run for the Wild- A 5k at the Bronx Zoo
Between this visit to the Bronx Zoo and my recent trip to the New York Botanical Garden, I feel like I’m spending a lot of time in the Bronx lately! This trip was special though- I was participating in the zoo’s annual Run for the Wild charity 5k. The event raises money for the Wildlife…
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Is It Worth Seeing a Cloudy Solar Eclipse?
I hope all of my North American friends enjoyed our very exciting solar eclipse last week! I know sometimes it seems that we’re experiencing a solar eclipse every few years, but this time was special- it’s the first time a total solar eclipse has been visible in all three North American countries since 1979, and…
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Christmas in Bruges
One of the prettiest little cities in Belgium, Bruges is a gift to visit on its own and the holiday celebrations make it an even more lovely destination for a visit. Bruges has two official Christmas Markets that run from Nov 24, 2023 to Jan 7, 2024, plus a host of other winter activities to…