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A visit to Luxembourg would not be complete without visiting a castle or two. Vianden Castle, and the quaint little town of the same name around it, is a great choice for a day trip. Getting to Vianden from Luxembourg City There are a few options on how to get from Luxembourg City to Vianden.… Continue reading
When you think of Luxembourg City, you probably envision a very high standard of living, with prices to match. To some extent this is true, but you can definitely visit this pretty, compact city without breaking the bank. The high cost of living in Luxembourg was something my husband and I had read about long… Continue reading
What better place in the world to do a wine tasting than in France? My husband and I spent a glorious week in Paris, and of course we wanted to try some of the local wines. Day trips to the Loire Valley seemed excessively pricey, so I did some research on wine tastings in Paris.… Continue reading
Portugal is arguably one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in Europe. Beyond Lisbon, there are many picturesque and lovely cities and towns to visit. One of our favourite cities is Porto. It’s the perfect romantic getaway for 2-4 days if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Lisbon. Here are our… Continue reading
In September, my husband and I had our first stopover in Reykjavík, Iceland on our way to France. While walking around the city, we quickly noticed an interesting subculture that we weren’t expecting to see: Reykjavík street art. And there was a lot of it. So much so, that we just had to photograph some… Continue reading
Although Lisbon is beautiful any time of year, there’s something extra special about visiting Lisbon in November. Of course, a few of the major benefits to traveling during shoulder season are a reduction in tourists and lower hotel prices. But there are plenty of other reasons why visiting Lisbon in November is an ideal time… Continue reading
Munich, Germany offers a lot in the way of attractions, shopping and great restaurants – everything a big city should have. Three days in Munich will give you enough time to see the major sights, as well as squeeze in a day trip or two, depending on your interests. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.… Continue reading
Evora is a quiet Portuguese town of approximately 56,500 residents. Located about 1.5 hours east of Lisbon, you could easily dismiss this little municipality as a “nothing to see here” kind of place. But it’s surprising how much it actually offers. Here are just a few reasons why you should add Evora to your itinerary… Continue reading
If you’re looking for a list of fun things to do in Prague, look no further. Prague offers a huge range of fun sites, attractions and events to please everyone visiting this beautiful old European city. Storm the Castle Archaeological evidence suggests that Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty founded Prague Castle as far back… Continue reading
Antwerp is one of those cities that is filled with pleasant surprises. There was more to see and do here than we expected for a city of its size. And yet, due to its compactness and walkability, we managed to squeeze in a lot of sights in the two days we were here. Here is… Continue reading
