Most recent travels
A Day Trip to St. Emilion St. Emilion – the dream destination for wine enthusiasts across the globe. With gorgeous views from the 12th century monolithic church, plenty of chateaus offering wine tastings, and tons of cafes and restaurants, this city is a must-stop if you’re in the region. Although the city is primarily [...]
Mount Titlis, Mount Rigi, or Mount Pilatus? The three big day trips from Lucerne are Mount Rigi, Mount Titlis, and Mount Pilatus. Each are easily done in a day and accessible via public transportation. This makes it a tough decision deciding between the three! What's the difference? I would consider Mount Rigi and Pilatus [...]
What is Mount Rigi? Nestled between Lake Lucerne and the impressive peaks of the Swiss Alps, Mount Rigi - known as "Queen of the Mountains" - offers incredible views, hikes, and a pretty fun spa! If you're staying in Lucerne and looking for a memorable day trip packed with a cogwheel train, open hikes, [...]
A Day Trip to Mont Saint Michel Mont Saint Michel – a historic abbey located on Europe's highest tidal basin. Mont Saint Michel was the destination of my dreams – and is one that can be easily packed into a day trip! Located in Brittany, on the Northern coast of France, it’s a destination [...]
What is the Val di Noto? There are eight UNESCO world heritage towns in Southern-Eastern Sicily – Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania, Catania, Palazzolo, and Scicli. Each of these towns was rebuilt after the devastating earthquake in the region in 1693, creating a unique architectural style known as Sicilian Baroque. Each [...]
Venice is a beautiful city, full of history, incredible architecture, and a classic Italian food scene. However, after a few days in the city, we found ourselves romanticising over the famed islands slightly further afield - Murano and Burano. Each famous in its own right, one for Glass and one for Lace, each are definitely [...]
Venice is one of my favorite cities in Europe, mostly because everywhere you go is beautiful. It looks like a fairy land. With stores selling everything – from trinkets to luxury goods, it’s a paradise for shoppers and wanderers. There’s no better place to lose yourself in winding streets. The rivers act as the [...]
Lucerne, Switzerland. Nested near the mountains of the Swiss Alps, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, this city is the picturesque Swiss escape of my dreams. With an Old Town right out of a storybook and local cuisine consisting of cheesy fondues, crispy potatoes, buttery schnitzels, cuts of meat, not to mention Swiss chocolate, [...]