UPDATED MAR 2020. If you’re new to Vicenza, firstly welcome. Secondly, I know there’s a lot to think about while you are settling in and getting everything organized, so I wanted to make it a little easier for you by sharing my list of favorite local businesses in Vicenza. Of course, over time you will find your own favorites, but…
It’s a place with scenery that will blow you away, locals that are quite possibly the friendliest of anywhere I’ve been, and great pubs. Here’s my guide on how to plan a weekend in the Scottish Highlands. I recently rented a cabin in the Highlands for a romantic weekend away for my birthday slash wedding anniversary and it was just…
It’s a popular hike and, when you see the views after you get above the clouds, it’s easy to see why. Here’s my guide on how to hike the 52 Tunnels trail in Italy to prepare you for the trail (and the leg workout that comes with it.)
UPDATED MAR 2020. I’ll be honest, visiting Cinque Terre was not high on my list of places to see. I thought it would be too crowded and probably lost whatever magic it once had due to overtourism, much like Venice and Milan. But, I had to find out for myself, so I planned a weekend away to see what it…
When you start planning a trip to Europe, there are so many places to visit that it’s like ‘where do I start?’ I’ve organized this guide on visiting Europe by season so that you could narrow down the choices by the time of year that you will be visiting. Of course, it’s not the end all, be all. You could…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Here’s my guide on what to bring on a short hike. I’m focusing on items that I always have with me no matter where in the world I am hiking and offering some of the tips and hacks to make it easier. This guide will probably be more beneficial to people just starting out on their hiking…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Lauterbrunnen, or the valley of 72 waterfalls, is an incredible place to visit if you are looking for a Swiss getaway surrounded by picturesque nature. There’s so much on offer that it has something for everyone. You could plan an adventure-filled active getaway just as easily as you could plan a quiet, pampering trip. Here’s my guide…
A play by play is a great start when it comes to recording your travels in a journal. But if you want to dig a little deeper and take your reflections to the next level, here are 21 travel diary ideas to prompt you. These thoughtful prompts will serve as a diving board for you to jump off to explore…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Is there a point to this post? Who knows. But today I wanted to talk about what traveling solo while married is like, what to expect, and answer the big question – is it OK to do?
UPDATED MAR 2020. The Dolomites keep proving to me that no matter how many times you visit, there’s always a new place to explore. A couple of weeks ago I packed lunch and visited the Tramonti di Sopra nature pool and it made for an awesome day trip. It’s a little off the beaten path so it was a quiet,…