Krakow in 48 hours

I didn’t know much about Poland before I visited Krawkow, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the city. It’s easily walkable, and there’s so much to see and do. I know 48 hours doesn’t sound like a lot of time, but you can definitely make the most of it. Here’s my suggested 2-day itinerary….

What to see and do in Berlin

Three words that I would use to describe Berlin: eclectic, alternative, diverse. I find it hard to believe that the Berlin wall was still standing when I was born and wasn’t demolished until 1989. The effects of World War 2 (WW2) and the Cold War can definitely be seen and felt as you’re walking around…

Postcards from Positano

I’ve been daydreaming of Italy lately, so I wanted to share some of my favorite photos of Positano. This incredible village is located on the Amalfi coast just south of Rome. I had no idea it existed until a few years ago when I started seeing pictures of it on social media. I couldn’t believe a…

A must see fairy tale town in Europe

You’ve probably never heard of the town called Cesky Krumlov located about 3.5 hours south of Prague in the Czech Republic. I know I hadn’t until I started researching the destinations for my trip to Europe last year with Geckos Adventures. I remember typing “Cesky Krumlov” into the search engine and I was taken aback…

Amsterdam in 24 hours

There’s a saying that goes, “God created the earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.” This is due to the fact that a large portion of the Netherlands is below sea level. The water was drained from the marshes and an intricate system of canals was constructed. The city of Amerstdam grew around a dam in…

Top 10 reasons to visit Bruges

As soon as we got off the train in Bruges it smelled of fresh waffles, chocolate, and beer. Does it get any better than that? I’ll never forget that scent combination. From its delicious treats to its quaint canal streets, Bruges should be on everyone’s bucket list.  Here’s a list of my top ten reasons to…

Paris in 24 hours

I only had a day and a half to explore Paris so my time was very limited. I wanted to see as many of the highlights as I could, so I set off on foot and got walking! Getting there We arrived in Paris via the Eurostar high-speed train departing from London St Pancras station….

Paris – First Impression

Let the tour begin! So I booked with the company Geckos Adventures on their “London to Rome by Rail” trip. We spent two days in each city over the course of 31 days. So we ended up covering 11 different countries and 15 cities in one month. Pretty insane! It was quick, but such a great orientation to…

London – Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

London has several parks and green spaces to enjoy that provide a nice break away from city life. If it’s a nice day you’ll see tons of people out enjoying a picnic, riding bikes or having a nice read under a shaded tree. Kensington Gardens Kensington Palace sits right on the edge of Hyde Park and…

London – Tower Bridge and Tower of London

A trip to London would not be complete without diving into the history of this amazing city. Conveniently, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London (both a must see) are located right next to each other on the River Thames. Getting there The closest tube stop is Tower Hill, you could also get off at…