Right about now I’m wishing I was back in Ireland, in that peaceful land of rolling green hills, twisting towns and rollicking conversations. While living in Spain I had the opportunity to meet my mom and sister in Dublin and take the ultimate Ireland road trip with them through most of the country’s highlights. Road … [Read more…]
Let’s be honest – these days we all could use a dreamy escape. When it comes to cities that feel like a dream, you can’t get much better than Barcelona, one of the most beloved cities in Spain which often lands on many traveler’s lists of favorite cities in Europe. Located in the North … [Read more…]
Note: The following is a guest post from Lea Ann Christenson As our boat pulls away from the harbor I find myself starting down at the emerald blue water below, the vibrant green hills looming large around and above as as we travel deeper and deeper into Aurlandsfjorden, one of Norway’s fjords near the town of … [Read more…]
When I reflect back on life in Madrid my memories come back to me in swirls of color – riding the metro to meet friends for tapas and cerveza, exploring the city on foot, working on this blog in cafes with writing buddies, and constantly plotting how to make each euro stretch – all … [Read more…]
“…no one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” –Julia Child, My Life in France Living in the rainforest of Costa Rica, life moves at a slower pace, which means I’ve had more time to spend writing and reading. In fact, in the 16-months I’ve been here I’ve read nearly 30 books. While … [Read more…]
As a twenty-something traveler, it’s rare that the thought of glamour and luxury crosses my mind in my travel planning. I usually prefer to focus on seeing unique places, historical sights and interacting with locals and spend very little time in my chosen accommodations anyway. But once in awhile, when I’m soaked through, tired and weary, … [Read more…]
The soft sounds of guitar spill out onto hilly medieval streets that wind down to the banks of the Duoro River. Hand-painted rabelo boats dot the deep blue of the water, transporting barrels of wine beneath the tall steel arch of the Dom Luis Bridge. This is Oporto, one of Europe’s finest hidden treasures. As … [Read more…]
I love cities and the Danish capital of Copenhagen is definitely one of Scandinavia’s city highlights, perfectly mixing fascinating history with its modern, vibrant culture. You can spend the day in Copenhagen walking around its historic, cobblestone streets and renowned museums and then enjoy the evening exploring the posh dining and nightlife scene at places like Noma, … [Read more…]
Vesna Veliscek, the founder of Slocally, a website that connects travelers with local experiences in her home country of Slovenia, offers advice for female solo travelers in Slovenia. 
Following my recent post about the Indian Ocean, I’ve been spending an even greater amount of time than usual daydreaming about locations on my travel bucket list. Today my daydreams are centered around Portugal, a country that remains one of my favorite travel destinations. Last year I was lucky enough to drink Port wine in Porto, … [Read more…]