Paris is not only an amazing European city that deserves your time, it’s also a great hub for day trips to stunning castles, charming towns, other cities, and to a few of the neighboring countries. With the fast trains running these days, there are so many day trips from Paris by train you can choose […]
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Recognized as the city of love, being the childhood dream of so many girls to walk the streets, hand in hand with their future significant other, kiss in front of the Eiffel Tower, and have a picnic with freshly baked baguettes in the garden of Notre Dame. Pop that bubble, single ladies! Go on a […]
Copenhagen is a great city to spend some time in. It is bike friendly and relaxed while it still has everything you want from a city. You can fill your Copenhagen itinerary with plenty of fun things to do. However, if you stay for a while, you should check out some fun weekend trips from […]
The breathtaking Algarve coast is perfect for a road trip, dotted with charming towns and fun activities along the way. As one of my favorite corners of Europe, southern Portugal has so much to offer that you could probably spend months soaking it all in. However, most of us don’t have that much time on […]
The fun city of Copenhagen doesn’t only offer great things to do in the city itself. There are so many fun things to do nearby and you can easily escape for a day trip to surrounding towns or landmarks. With astounding castles, historical heritage, and Sweden only a stone’s throw away there is no doubt […]
Denmark’s vibrant, bike-friendly, and liberal capital city is hard not to fall in love with. More than once, I’ve ended up having only one day in Copenhagen either on my way to Sweden or as a layover when flying somewhere exciting. There is so much to see and do in the city and it can […]
Italy has long been a favorite destination among tourists from all over the globe and unfortunately, certain destinations like Venice and Cinque Terre have had to pay the tremendous price of overtourism. The masses seem to always move to the same places, while there is so much more to the country than the main sights. […]
Most people think Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville when you mention Spain. These are all breathtaking destinations, but so much tourism! If you are a little bit like me, you like to get a little off the trodden path. Though Spain is among the most visited countries in Europe with over 80 million international tourists […]
Lagos is the perfect town to base yourself on the Algarve Coast. There are so many fun things to do in Lagos and around from magnificent beaches to some of the best coastal hikes in Portugal. With its chill atmosphere, it still becomes quite busy in the summer months as people from all over the […]
Climbing up the rough rocky mountain with Gjende lake 700 meters beneath you on one side and Bessvatnet lake 300 meters down on the other side, Besseggen hike is truly a unique nature experience. If you have Jotunheimen hiking on your Norway bucket list, then the Besseggen trail needs to be on your itinerary. I have […]
While traveling, I am often asked what my home country has to offer. I used to say “nothing”. That´s a lie. Norway has nature. Stunningly beautiful nature. In abundance. Norway is a hiker’s paradise and known for its long fjords winding their way through majestic mountains and green valleys with breathtaking views. I am sure […]
