UPDATED FEB 2020. Paris seems to be a divisive destination in that people seem to either love it or hate it. For me, I loved Paris. It is a city with its own romantic, magical energy that was just contagious. It’s also a beautiful place to wander around and explore. Like every big city, it has its crowds, pickpocketing, and…
UPDATED FEB 2020. If you are planning a trip to Paris but don’t know where to start then today’s post is for you. I’m sharing a travel planning guide to prepare you for a holiday to this iconic city, which, in my opinion, is a destination everyone should visit in their lifetime. Here you can find the basics on how…
UPDATED FEB 2020. What a dream. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think of my stay at this Airbnb. I wanted to find somewhere to stay in Paris with an Eiffel Tower view because it was a long time dream of mine. A dream heavily influenced by Sex And The City and photos of Beyonce which…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Most of the time, people call me Katie. But for one sunny day in January, I was simply known as Gladiator! Ok, ok, I’ll admit that maybe that was only in my head and maybe I’ve seen the movie Gladiator one too many times. Anyway, I had wanted to visit the Colosseum since I saw that movie. It…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Prague is a destination that is like being in a fairytale during December. It’s enchanting, magical and full of all the festive vibes. In today’s post, I’m sharing a loaded guide on how to plan a visit to Prague during Christmas time. Here you can find recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and some of…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Just a short train ride from Lisbon will whisk you away to a castle filled wonderland with a lot to explore. To really get through it all you would need a couple of days, but if you only have a day to spend in Sintra you can still see a lot. On the day I visited it…
UPDATED MAR 2020. In my opinion, a walking food tour of Lisbon is a must-do. I had heard other travelers talk about how amazing the food was in Portugal and I wanted to try as much as possible. There was a catch though. I was traveling alone and I didn’t have a big budget to buy a lot of different…
UPDATED MAR 2020. It’s an 18th-century building that has been delicately resuscitated and given a new chance at life as a charming, boutique hotel. Welcome to the Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel which is a charming Lisbon hotel for solo travelers. I was a guest during my recent trip to Lisbon and it was my first time in Portugal. I was…
UPDATED FEB 2020. When I was planning on visiting Malta in November, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I booked it all anyway and thought I’d roll the dice. It turns out that Malta is more than just a summer getaway destination. November ended up being a great time to visit. It was less crowded, you have a chance to…
UPDATED FEB 2020. There are A LOT of things to see and do in Malta. If you want to maximize your time, see as much as possible, support a local business, and get off the beaten path then this Gozo Jeep tour is for you. Spend a day with Gozo Pride Tours and cruise around the island of Gozo in…