Below you can browse the destinations I’ve written about by clicking on a blog post below.
Austria ★
- A Stop in Hallstatt: Overrated or Famous for a Reason?
- A Visit to Salzburg, a City of Music (Things to Do & Travel Guide)
- The Fairytale Kreuzenstein Castle (& Getting There via Public Transport)
Belgium ★
- A Quick Trip to Antwerp, a Beautiful Belgian City: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Beautiful City of Ghent – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Charming Canal City of Bruges (Updated 2024)
Croatia ★
- 6 Easy Day Trips from Split, Croatia
- Exploring the Small Town of Sibenik, Croatia: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring the Walled Town of Korcula, Croatia: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring Zadar, Croatia’s Oldest City: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring Zagreb, the Capital of Croatia: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Rovinj, a Charming Town in Croatia: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Walled City of Dubrovnik: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Wandering the Streets of Split, Croatia: Things to Do & Travel Guide
Czechia ★
Denmark ★
England ★
- A Visit to Winchester, England’s Forgotten Capital
- Alnwick Castle and Gardens (a Harry Potter Filming Location!)
- Charming Chawton, the Last Home of Jane Austen
- Exploring Bath, England: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring London: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Hever Castle, the Childhood Home of Anne Boleyn
- Jane Austen’s Bath: 13 Essential Places to See
- London’s Harry Potter Studio Tour
- Visiting Jane Austen’s England: 66 Spots She Knew
France ★
- 3 Chateaux of the Loire Valley: Chenonceau, Cheverny, and Chambord
- 10 Beautiful Small Cities & Towns in France (Updated 2024)
- A Day Trip to Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte
- A Former Local’s Travel Guide to Paris, France (Things to do & more)
- A Quick Visit to Eguisheim, a “Beauty and the Beast” Village
- A Visit to Giverny, the Dreamy Home of Monet, in July
- Colmar, One of France’s Most Beautiful Cities – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Dinan, a Medieval French Town in Brittany – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Medieval Gem of Strasbourg – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Medieval Town of Provins, France – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Norman City of Rouen – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Visiting Mont St-Michel, one of France’s Most Unique Destinations
Germany ★
- The Porcelain City of Dresden – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Visiting Aachen & its Beautiful Cathedral (Updated 2024)
- Wandering Around Berlin, Germany: Things to Do & Travel Guide
Greece ★
- 11 Fun Things to Do in Santorini
- Looking at Rethymno, a Charming Town in Crete
- The Ancient City of Athens: the Acropolis & Beyond
- Visiting Akrotiri, Santorini’s Ancient “Atlantis”
- Visiting Knossos, an Archaeological Splendor in Crete
Iceland ★
- 27 Gorgeous Places to Visit in Iceland’s Southwest
- The Northernmost Capital of Reykjavik: Things to Do & Travel Guide
Ireland ★
- The Irish Medieval Town of Kilkenny – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Dublin: from Vikings to Oscar Wilde
- Visiting Blarney Castle & (Not) Getting the Gift of Garb
Italy ★
- A Look at Arezzo, City of Frescoes – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- A Quick Stop in Montalcino, a Charming Tuscan Town
- A Visit to Assisi, the Home of St Francis – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring Florence, Italy – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring Rome, Ancient and Modern – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Ravenna, Italy: the Stunning City of Mosaics – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Siena, a Beautiful Jewel in Tuscany – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Medieval Underground City of Orvieto – Things to do & Travel Guide
- The Tuscan Town of Lucca, Italy – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Venice, Italy – Things to Do & Travel Guide (It deserves more than a day trip!)
- Visiting Pienza, a Cute Tuscan Town – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Volterra, Italy: a Town from Etruscan Times – Things to Do & Travel Guide
Japan ★
- A Quick Look at Osaka – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- A Visit to Himeji Castle, One of Japan’s Iconic Landmarks
- Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) in Japan: The Cutest Place on Earth!
- Renting a Beautiful Kimono with Yumeyakata in Kyoto
- Seeing Deer & Temples in Nara – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Amazing City of Tokyo – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Ancient Japanese City of Kyoto – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Awe-Inspiring Town of Nikko – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Ghibli Museum: What to Expect & How to Get Tickets
- The Splendor of Miyajima Island (Itsukushima) – Things to Do & Travel Guide
Mexico ★
Montenegro ★
The Netherlands ★
- Admiring Art & More in Amsterdam: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Delft, the City of Vermeer & Royal Delftware: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Edam, Volendam, and Marken: 3 Charming Dutch Towns
- Exploring Amersfoort, a Charming City in the Netherlands
- The Lovely City of Leiden, Home of Rembrandt: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Visiting Keukenhof Gardens in March (& Getting Hit by their Bus)
Norway ★
- Bergen, Gateway to the Fjords: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Borgund Stave Church: a Beautiful Medieval Marvel
- Exploring Oslo, Norway’s Fabulous Capital: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Visiting Gudvangen Viking Village on the Norwegian Fjords
Peru ★
Poland ★
- The Beautiful Port City of Gdansk – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Silesian City of Wroclaw – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Krakow: Discovering a Medieval Beauty
- Things to Do in Warsaw, Poland’s Underrated Capital
- Torun, Poland’s Gingerbread Town: Things to Do & Travel Guide
Puerto Rico ★
Scotland ★
- Driving Around the Scottish Highlands: an Experience
- Harry Potter’s Edinburgh: 6 Magical Sites to Visit
- The Breathtaking City of Edinburgh – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Visiting Fife’s Ruined Castles and Fishing Villages
- Visiting the Historic Stirling Castle in Scotland
Slovenia ★
Spain ★
- 31+ Things to Do in Seville
- A Short Guide to Avila, Spain: Things to Do in Saint Teresa’s Hometown
- Experiencing AIRE Ancient Baths in Seville
- Exploring Cadiz, Spain’s Oldest City: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring Madrid, the Heart of Spain: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Exploring Medieval Toledo, Spain: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Malaga, the Hometown of Picasso – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Ancient Marvel of Cordoba, Spain – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Breathtaking City of Seville – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Majestic Alhambra & Granada: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The White Village of Ronda – Things to Do & Travel Guide
Sweden ★
Switzerland ★
- A Day Trip to Ticino, Switzerland: Lugano, Locarno, & Bellinzona
- Day Trip to the Swiss Rhine: Schaffhausen & Stein am Rhine
- Exploring the Beautiful City of Zurich – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- The Charming City of Bern – Things to Do & Travel Guide
Thailand ★
- 55 Beautiful Temples in Old Chiang Mai
- “Care for Elephants” at Elephant Nature Park: an Ethical Encounter in Thailand
- Exploring the Diverse City of Bangkok: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- “The” Day Trip to Chiang Rai: an Honest Review
- Visiting Ayutthaya, an Important Thai UNESCO World Heritage Site
United States: California ★
- 39+ Things to Do in Los Angeles
- Following the Stars in Los Angeles & Hollywood – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Warner Bros Studio Tour vs Paramount Studio Tour
United States: Connecticut ★
- 10 Cute New England Towns on the Coast (Perfect for a Road Trip)
- The Adorable Town of Mystic, CT – Things to Do & Travel Guide
United States: District of Columbia ★
- 14 Easy Day Trips from Washington, DC (Updated 2023)
- A Lifelong Local’s Washington, DC Travel Guide (Updated 2024)
United States: Florida ★
- Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida (an incredible experience)
- The USA’s Oldest City, St Augustine – Things to Do & Travel Guide
United States: Georgia ★
United States: Illinois ★
United States: Louisiana ★
- A Louisiana Swamp Tour with Cajun Encounters
- New Orleans, A Most Unique City: Things to Do & Travel Guide
- Things to Know About Mardi before ANY New Orleans Trip
United States: Maine ★
United States: Maryland ★
- 5 Cute Towns in Maryland to Visit
- 6 Essential Places to Visit in Maryland (A Local’s Recommendations)
- 7 Charming Towns on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
- 9 Lively Ways to Celebrate Spring in Maryland (2024)
- 13 Vegan Restaurants in Baltimore to Try (Updated 2024)
- 14 Nice & Affordable Antique Stores in Maryland
- 19 Cool Things to Do During Summer in Maryland (2024)
- 20 Fun Ways to Celebrate Winter & Christmas in Maryland (2023)
- 29 Fun Things to Do in Maryland This Fall (2024)
- 39 Fun Things to Do in Baltimore
- A Local’s Travel Guide to Baltimore, MD (Things to Do & More)
- In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Sites in Boston, Baltimore, and Beyond
- Things to Do & See in Annapolis, MD: a Local’s Travel Guide (Updated 2024)
- Why You Should Visit Baltimore on a Day Trip
United States: Massachusetts ★
- 10 Cute New England Towns on the Coast (Perfect for a Road Trip)
- Exploring and Whale Watching in Provincetown, MA
- Following Witches in Salem, MA – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Sites in Boston, Baltimore, and Beyond
- The Pilgrims’ Town of Plymouth, MA – Things to Do & Travel Guide
United States: New Hampshire ★
United States: New Mexico ★
United States: New York ★
United States: Pennsylvania ★
- A Visit to Historic Gettysburg – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Sites in Boston, Baltimore, and Beyond
United States: Rhode Island ★
- 10 Cute New England Towns on the Coast (Perfect for a Road Trip)
- In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Sites in Boston, Baltimore, and Beyond
- The Opulent Newport Mansions: Visiting The Breakers & Marble House
- The Site of a Murder? Exploring Rough Point in Newport, RI
- The Splendor of Newport, RI: Things to Do & Travel Guide
United States: South Carolina ★
- Discovering the Charm of Charleston – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Sites in Boston, Baltimore, and Beyond
United States: Virginia ★
- Seeing the Ponies (& More) in Chincoteague, VA – Things to Do & Travel Guide
- In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Sites in Boston, Baltimore, and Beyond
- The Colonial City of Williamsburg, VA – Things to Do & Travel Guide
United States: West Virginia ★
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