Bergen is the second largest city in Norway after Oslo, the country’s capital, and the hike between the two mountains Fløyen and Ulriken is one of the most popular ways to explore the area. From the center of Bergen, visitors will most likely begin their hike from Mt. Fløyen. Although we chose to hike up … More Hiking Bergen- Mt. Fløyen to Mt. Ulriken
As an avid traveler who has visited over 30 countries in the past decade, I have only had the misfortune of encountering bed bugs once- and hopefully I haven’t just jinxed myself here. With the current uptick (ha) in news media regarding France’s so-called bed-bug crisis, I thought it would be handy to compile a … More How To Avoid Bedbugs While Traveling
One of the best things about traveling is getting to sample food from all over the world! Every place we checked out in Split was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and trendy to boot. I suspect that more “hole in the wall” establishments are located further from the touristic Old Town Split, but there are still plenty … More What We Ate In Split, Croatia
If you’re visiting Dubrovnik in warmer weather and fancy a swim, there are several different locations to choose from. Seeing as it was pretty chilly, we didn’t want to go out of our way to find a nearby beach when there were several just outside of the Old Town walls that would suit us just … More Swimming in Dubrovnik
One of the first things I noticed when traveling to Croatia was that there was a concentrated effort by their tourism board to move visitors from the popular cities of Split and Dubrovnik to more inland cities.
While I didn’t get the memo when I booked my hotel stays, I did make sure to book a day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. … More Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park
Picture this: we’re in France- inexplicably the thirtieth country I’ve visited in my lifetime. I’m accompanied by my friend Melanie, a Chicago based screen and stage writer. To celebrate my accomplishment, Melanie and I have decided to head to the very top of the Eiffel Tower and take in the city from above. There’s a … More Reflecting on 30 Countries- An Interview
For our visit to Brussels, we were arriving by train and booked a stay at Hotel Indigo Brussel for its proximity to Brussels Nord. The short five-minute walk from the train station juggling our luggage was a godsend after a long day of travel. The four-star boutique hotel is bursting with greenery and brass tones, … More Hotel Review: Brussels- Hotel Indigo Brussels
Impossible to miss, Fortress Hohensalzburg dominates the skyline view in Salzburg, Austria. While we originally did not intend to enter the Fortress, I do love a good viewpoint. Plus, the museum was a good way to try to dodge some of the rain we encountered in the city. Although there is a funicular that can … More Visiting Fortress Hohensalzburg
This may be a controversial opinion, but I love cooking when I’m traveling. Now, I understand that for the most part, a holiday is exactly that: a vacation from the ordinary, day to day routine at home- including cooking- but just hear me out! Now don’t get me wrong; I love going out to eat … More Food For Thought- Grocery Shopping While Traveling
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- if I do nothing but visit different churches on my next visit to Rome, I’ll be happy. When traveling around Europe, I try to make sure that I visit a church or two- they’re like jewel boxes of art and architecture scattered throughout the city. Even … More Church Hopping in Rome