Heading to Crete: From Gythio to Kissamos
My sister and I traveled from the Peloponnese to Crete two days ago, making our way across the sea by ferry with our ochre beast. Our ferry left from Gythio, […]
Category Archives: Europe
10 Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence
A charming town in the south of France, Aix-en-Provence is the perfect size for a short trip: it’s small enough to be easily navigated, but large enough to have plenty […]
The 3 Charms of Les-Baux-de-Provence
Les-Baux-de-Provence has been crowned one of the most beautiful villages in France, and it’s easy to see why. Set atop a rocky spur in the foothills of the Chaîne des Alpilles […]
6 Ways to Spend a Day in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The charming village of Saint-Germian-en-Laye is just over 30 minutes outside of Paris on the RER, but it’s well off the typical tourist path. So it’s a great place to […]
A Day Trip From Aix: Visiting Jouques
There’s nothing like stumbling on a charming small town, and Jouques definitely fits the bill. To be clear, there’s nothing particular to do in Jouques. There are no museums, the […]
Germany’s Highest Peak: Visiting the Zugspitze
Standing proudly at 2,962 m, the Zugspitze towers over both Germany and Austria. There are several options for getting to the top. You could make it to the summit by walking, […]
One Day in Munich: So Many Things to Do!
To be clear, you’ll need far more than a day to scratch the surface of Munich. But if a day is all you have in this great city, here is […]
7 Reasons to Visit Bad Kohlgrub
1) A Goldilocks Town With just 2,500 people, Bad Kohlgrub is not too big, not too small — for a visitor, it’s just right. It has one grocery store, one […]
Egypt in Italy
The city of Turin may best be known for cars, chocolate, and a shroud, but it is also home to what many will say is the largest and best collection […]
Milan’s Hidden Gem: the Museo Poldi Pezzoli
I went to the Poldi Pezzoli Museum expecting to see a few period rooms with minor league art (you might wonder why I went at all). My guidebook told me […]
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