The Grote Markt or Grand Place, translated from Dutch, is located in the heart of the Brussels’ old town. As a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998, this beautifully sculpted 15th century town square is the first place to visit…
The Best Things to Do and See During a Quick Trip to Brussels
With its famous beer, chocolate and waffles, Brussels has easily become a trendy spot for a weekend getaway. Apart from its edible specialties, Brussels is considered the center of European culture with a history dating back to the 11th century….
8 BEST Things To Do and See in Tromsø, Norway
For the majority of our time in Norway we were out on excursions such as dog sledding and reindeer sledding in the wild arctic. So when we had some free time to spend in the city center we took advantage…
Reindeer Sledding with Tromsø Friluftsenter
We stayed out late the night before chasing the aurora borealis, so early Friday morning we tiredly jumped out of bed when our alarms went off. Ready for another day out in the arctic tundra–we threw on our warmest clothes…
Dog Sledding in Kvaløya, Norway with Arctic Adventure Tours
If sleeping on reindeers skins in an ice hotel for a night didn’t make us feel like arctic explorers than mushing our own team of huskies for the day sure did! Thursday morning was finally the day of our dog…
Staying at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta, Norway
Many would shiver at the thought of staying in a hotel made completely out of ice, but not me! While doing research for one of my trips to Norway I checked out Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel and immediately decided that I…
Alta: The Northern Lights Capital
Alta, the largest city in the county of Finnmark, is know as the Northern Lights Capital for good reason! Alta is the home to the world’s first Northern Lights Observatory but you don’t have to be a scientist to see…
Tromsø, Norway: The Best Place to See the Northern Lights in 2020
We decided to plan a trip to the Arctic Circle with the hopes of spotting the Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights. As I researched information about the best place to spot the Aurora, the city of…
Cloudy with a Chance of Schnitzel!
For our first trip of 2014, 18 January through 20 January, we decided to make the drive up to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany for a 3 day weekend. Our main goal was to visit and tour the Neuschwanstein castle, eat some…
A Complete Guide to Visiting Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
It was early Sunday morning and as we rounded the bend on the drive from Garmisch to Hohenschwangau village, where the King’s castles have stood since the early 1800’s, we spotted just a glimpse of Neuschwanstein castle up on the…
Oia, Santorini in Photographs
The island of Santorini is a photographers dream. This post is dedicated to the beauty of the town of Oia and because it is so picturesque it can best be viewed in photos.
Rome Tickets and Tips
When planning a trip to Italy, Rome is usually the first city that comes to mind. While Rome is deserving of at least three or four days, we were only in the Eternal City for a weekend. We flew EasyJet…
