7 Europe Destinations for a Truly Unique Winter Experience
Whether it is warm and sunny or snow has taken over its beautiful cities, a European winter experience is absolutely gorgeous. There are so many things to do and places to see, that choosing only one destination for your winter...
Discovering Montenegro: Fascinating Facts, Natural Beauty, and Educational Opportunities
Some intriguing and unexpected facts about Montenegro The little nation of Montenegro, which is located on the Adriatic coast of the Balkans, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural diversity, and...
Best European Countries For Expats
You may be pondering a life abroad or dreaming of making a move across the ocean to Europe. Being an expat means you get the chance to live and work abroad while enjoying the best that country has to offer. It is also a wonderful...
Prague: A City of Music and History
Prague is completely and absolutely full of tourists of every stripe- German, Italian, Japanese, English, and American. The entire old city of Praha – which is made up of 5 historic precincts, the Old Town, the New Town (about...
The Sylvan Dutch Landscape: A Lovely Childhood Memory
We stayed up later than we had expected last night, sharing a nightcap and talking with our hosts Stephane and Michael, so we all sleep in a bit. After breakfast, we have time only to walk into town and turn back around before we...
Touring France and Germany with These Two Books
“Despite everything, Ruby had loved living in Europe. She loved having history envelop her as she strolled the streets; she loved the French word ‘flaneur’ – to amble along or to hang around. It applied here...
Our Own Sound of Music Tour
A quiet morning but full of productivity. We reconfirm our B&B in Vienna. After our earlier than anticipated arrival in Salzburg and one other surprise arrival in Amsterdam, we are going to make it a habit of reconfirming our...
In Ghent and Antwerpen: Following Where Our Eyes Lead Us
After a wonderful breakfast at which we toasted Yves’ birthday, we walk back into old Ghent, and find that the centre is much larger than we had anticipated – and all of it has kept its look and feel.
Travel to Austria and England With These Two Books
This month, I continue my reading journey throughout Europe with How to Fall in Love With A Man Who Lives in A Bush by Emmy Abrahamson, set in Austria with funnily enough, a side trip to Vancouver, and My Oxford Year by Julia...
5 Best Book Gift Ideas for Travellers
Those who purchase gifts for travellers may want to consider adding one of these five beautiful books to their lists. A Year Off, A Story About Traveling the World – and How to Make It Happen For You by Alexandra and David...