Tag: Europe
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The Best Places to Eat and Drink Around Porto
In my opinion, one of the best ways to get to know a city is to try out all the local watering holes. Between Porto and Lisbon, I was able to test out a fair number of restaurants and bars and compiled a list of my favorites. Tasco Tasco landed at the top of nearly…
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An Overview of Munich, Germany
With a few exceptions, I’ve probably spent the more time in Germany than any other country in my travels- and certainly it’s the only country I’ve returned to so repetitively besides my own! For the first few trips, I stuck pretty determinedly to Berlin- first because of the music scene and then because I loved…
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Berne, Switzerland: City of Bears
As fifth largest city and the de facto capital of Switzerland, Berne is absolutely worth a visit on any trip to the country. It is, quite frankly, difficult to miss; with many of the trains for Zurich passing through the city on their way South. As our first stop after arriving in the country, we…
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Why You Should Visit Amsterdam for the Holidays
While Amsterdam is beautiful all year round, December is an excellent time to visit- not only for the diminished crowds of tourists but also for the beloved celebration of Sinterklaas. Although Santa Claus and Sinterklaas share many similar characteristics, there are several key differences between the two. In mid-November, Sinterklaas arrives into Amsterdam by boat…
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Experiencing the Northern Lights
As it gets colder and colder, more people turn to travel to escape the dark winter nights at home. While some migrate further south to warmer climates, other people have more unique experiences in mind. The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights draw more people North every year. They are typically visible through…
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Biking Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Let it be known that I don’t ride bikes often. In fact, I think I’ve been on two bike rides in the last decade! Our time in Lauterbrunnen was my first experience with an electric bike and the assistant demonstrating the bike speeds left the motor on the highest assist. Needless to say, the second…
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Adventure Weekend in Wales
Many many moons ago (seriously, I think this was my third passport stamp) I left the hustle and bustle of my London dorm for a quick getaway to Wales. We stayed for only a short weekend at the Preseli Venture Eco Lodge, where we were greeted warmly and with great enthusiasm. Located just a mile…
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How to Navigate Swiss Rail
By far the easiest way to zip around Switzerland is by rail. You can, of course, purchase tickets individually as needed, but I found that it was far more convenient to simply purchase a Swiss Travel Pass which allows unlimited travel by train, bus, and boat, unlimited use of public transportation in more than 90…
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A Hike To Harder Kulm
One of the most popular stops in Interlaken is Harder Kulm, mostly due to its convenience and stunning views. No trains required- just head a little past Höhematte Park and you’ll find yourself at the Harderbahn. There are two main options to summit- the ever popular funicular or just plain old hiking. Wanting the best…
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Paragliding Over Interlaken
It’s nearly impossible to spend any time in Interlaken without seeing some form of air sport- in the background of nearly all of my photos, a paraglider or a hang-glider can be spotted enjoying the beautiful views. I had recently gone skydiving while in New Zealand and frankly, I much preferred the parachuting part of…