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)
• Exploring the Imperial City of Vienna, Austria (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 ★

• A Day in Cesky Krumlov, Czechia’s Fairytale Town
• Prague, the City Between the Medieval and Mucha

Denmark ★

• Finding “Hygge” in Copenhagen: Things to Do & Travel Guide (Updated 2024)

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 ★

• Different Views of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (a Romantic Road Town)
• Exploring Nuremberg, the Medieval City of Albrecht Durer (Things to Do & Travel Guide)
• 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!
• 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 ★

• 3 Mayan Ruins in Mexico: Chichen Itza, Tulum & Coba
• 5+ Fun Things to Do on Cozumel Island

Montenegro ★

• A Day Trip to Scenic Montenegro: Perast & Kotor

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 ★

• Machu Picchu: Day Trip to a World Wonder (Updated 2024)

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

Portugal ★

• A Trip to Obidos, a Beautiful Medieval Portuguese Gem
• Exploring Coimbra and its Ancient Treasures: Things to Do & Travel Guide
• Exploring Medieval Tomar and its Stunning Catholic Convent
• The Stunning Sights of Evora, between Roman Temples and Bone Chapels
• The Stunning Tiled City of Lisbon: Things to Do & Travel Guide

Puerto Rico ★

• Puerto Rico’s Colorful Old San Juan: Things to Do & Travel Guide (Updated 2023)

Scotland ★

• 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 ★

• Exploring the Dragon City of Ljubljana: Things to Do & Travel Guide

Spain ★

• 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 ★

• The Stunning City of Stockholm – Things to Do & Travel Guide

Switzerland ★

• A Day Trip to Ticino, Switzerland: Lugano, Locarno, & Bellinzona
• Day Trip to the Swiss Rhine: Schaffhausen & Stein am Rhine

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 ★

• Savannah, GA: the Charming Belle of the South – Things to Do & Travel Guide

United States: Hawaii ★

• 15 Fun Things to Do on Big Island Hawaii

United States: Illinois ★

• Blown Away by Beautiful Chicago – Things to Do & Travel Guide

United States: Louisiana ★

• New Orleans, A Most Unique City: Things to Do & Travel Guide
• Things to Know About Mardi before ANY New Orleans Trip

United States: Maine ★

• 10 Cute New England Towns on the Coast (Perfect for a Road Trip)

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)
• 11 Easy Day Trips from Baltimore
• 13 Vegan Restaurants in Baltimore to Try (Updated 2024)
• 14 Nice & Affordable Antique Stores in Maryland
• 18 Gifts of Experience in the Baltimore Area (For All Budgets)
• 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)
• What to Expect at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
• 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 ★

• 10 Cute New England Towns on the Coast (Perfect for a Road Trip)

United States: New Mexico ★

• Chasing Art, History & Chocolate in Santa Fe – Things to Do & Travel Guide

United States: New York ★

• In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Sites in Boston, Baltimore, and Beyond

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 ★

• Visiting the Historic Harpers Ferry – Things to Do & Travel Guide

Other Blog Posts

Blog posts with tips and recommendations on travel:

• 18 Best Countries to Visit, Chosen by World Travellers
• 20 Charming Towns in Europe to Visit