Gjirokaster, Albania is a city packed full of history. With a citadel dating back to the 13th century and architecture known to date from the 17th century, the city is a delight. Formally known as āthe city of silver stonesā due to the reflection of the stones during a sunny day, the city has become … Continue reading Explore Gjirokaster: A Historical Gem in Albania
Located in Eastern France, the Alsace region of France is a delight for the senses. The French towns and villages offer wonderful and hearty food options. They also showcase stunning architecture and charm. This collection makes for a splendid holiday for anyone. Strasbourg Strasbourg, France, is known as the capital of the region. It is … Continue reading Explore the Enchanting Alsace Region of France
Oh, Portugal! What do you think of when you hear the name of this often underrated country? Most people conjure images of colorful buildings and trams! While you'd certainly be correct to associate these images with Portugal (perhaps more specifically Lisbon), but the country has so much more to offer. I will be covering some … Continue reading Best Places to Visit in Portugal
Finding cheap eats is one of my favorite things to do in a new city, especially an expensive one! The city of Reykjavik is adorable, colorful, but oh so costly! A pastry from my favorite shop (Sandholt) that you can read about in an earlier article runs about $3 USD 495 ISK). In contrast, you … Continue reading 3 Places for Cheap Eats in Reykjavik
Black church The Snaefellsnes peninsula is located on the western side of Iceland. Home to a national park, the stone rock bridge and small towns, this area of Iceland is one for the books! From the regions natural beauty to its homely feel, this part of the country is simply stunning but very different from … Continue reading Wandering SnaefellsnesĀ and Kirkjufell
The South coast of Iceland is known for waterfalls and black sand beaches along with the small town of Vik, which has gained popularity among tourists and locals alike. Vik is also a good base for continuing onto Diamond beach and a well-known glacier out past Diamond beach. While I don't typically take tours, I … Continue reading Exploring the South Coast of Iceland
Explore the bakeries for breakfast Today, I sampled two of the many highly-rated bakeries in Reykjavik. I started out near Hallgrimskirkja and went to BrauĆ° & Co. Following this, I checked out my personal favorite Sandholt. BrauĆ° & Co is a small bakery that opens most days at 7 AM for the early birds. This … Continue reading Additional Time? 5 More Things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Street art šØ Reykjavik is the northern most capital in the world. This small but mighty city is stunning. From the sun voyager to Harpa concert hall, there are loads of things to see when venturing out of your hotel or hostel on a rest day from touring, during a layover, or just for the … Continue reading Introduction to Iceland: 3 Things to Do in Reykjavik
My first day in Venice, Italy was one that I will always remember. Slightly jet-lagged from an early flight, I woke up at 5 am and made my way into the city. I'd opted to stay on the outskirts of Venezia in the neighborhood of Marghera. From the window I watched school children walk hand … Continue reading A Venetian Breakfast
Croatia has recently become a must-go destination for many budget backpackers. However, it is not without good reason that tourism in Croatia continues to grow. Croatia is a beautiful country with history, beaches, and great people. That being said, when the country is discussed the Dalmatian coast and port cities often glean most of the … Continue reading The Underrated Capital: Zagreb, Croatia
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