Driving the ring road in Iceland is one of the most epic road trips you can take. It’s a trip that allows you to stand beside the roar of huge waterfalls, soak in warm outdoor pools, walk the rim of volcanic craters, and be mesmerized by landscapes that look like another planet. Here’s my collection of useful tips for driving…
This is a long post, so I’ll keep the introduction short. Here is my complete guide on driving the Iceland ring road in 7 days. I’ve written it so you can load it when you start your trip, then follow along step-by-step as you drive the ring road (Route 1). I hope it can take the stress out of planning…
If you have wanted to drive the ring road in Iceland, you’re in the right place because I have a lot of information and lessons from the road to share with you. Today’s post is my guide on everything you need to know about renting a campervan in Iceland. It’s full of practical advice that I hope will be able…
UPDATED FEB 2020. When it comes to a European summer bucket list, I think it’s not complete without a visit to the beaches in southern Albania. They share the gorgeous, sparkling water with the more famous destinations, but don’t share the crowds or the cost. At least not yet anyway. I want to encourage you to visit before the crowds…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Would you visit a concentration camp when you visit Europe? I have visited Auschwitz, Dachau, and Mauthausen and, while I wouldn’t say it’s a fun day of travel, I think they are worth visiting. It’s not an exciting thrill, you won’t get any great Instagram shots, and, to be honest, it might just be a sad experience…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Recently I’ve been having some downtime from travel and I’ve been working on updating old posts. It also got me started on looking for areas of my blog where I could offer more information or guides. When I looked through my Portugal posts, I realized that I hadn’t offered a bigger picture guide for solo female travel…
UPDATED MAR 2020. If you have been following along for a little while, you probably already know that I love northern Norway. But, I realized that I hadn’t really posted much about what to do if you visit there. Today I’m sharing one of the things that I think is a must-do when you stay at the cabin which is taking a trip…
UPDATED MAR 2020. I’m not going to write too much of an intro because the post is long enough as it is, but here’s my guide of tips for moving to Italy from America. It’s chunky and full of opinions just like me. I’m just sharing a lot of the things you can expect when you move here. There’s no…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Since the fairytale-like Christmas markets tend to steal the spotlight, Krampus parades might not be at the top of your winter European holiday bucket list. You might be like me and had not even heard of it. Today, let’s take a closer look at attending a Krampus parade in Italy. If you scare easily you can peek…
UPDATED MAR 2020. This post has nothing to do with Google-ability. It’s not a tutorial. I didn’t research any keywords. Or follow the usual process that comes with writing a blog post. It’s just a bit of a love letter really. I just wanted to share my favorite place in the world with you and my Christmas wish for your…