I spent three weeks this summer in Upper Austria and I took regular trips to Linz. Despite its beauty, Linz is not as well known as other Austrian cities. This post will be covering the best things to do in Linz, Austria with the hope that it will inspire you take a day to explore…
If you’re visiting Iceland in winter, it’s possible to road trip in Iceland and drive all of Ring Road! This is a complete 10 day Itinerary for Iceland in winter. Despite what you may have read about road trips in Iceland, you can drive Iceland’s Ring Road in winter and Iceland in the winter is…
While staying in Upper Austria for three weeks, I ended up venturing across the river to the oldest town in Austria: Enns, Austria. This charming town is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing morning or evening in a charming Austrian town. While sitting on the train, I overheard a proud Austrian man (wearing the…
As a lover of the strange and unique, it took me a long time to visit Efteling. Too long. In case you haven’t heard of Efteling, the Efteling theme park is one of the best theme parks in the Netherlands and truly one of the most unique. I grew up going to Disney every year and…
One of the biggest shocks of planning our trip to Austria was how expensive Austria is… After spending three weeks this past August in Austria, I hope that I can help you better plan your travel in Austria to cut costs. Fifteen tips for budget travel in Austria are included in this article!
On my quest to visit every province in the Netherlands, I ended up visiting Middelburg, the Netherlands. This picturesque capital of Zeeland is perfect for anyone who is a history geek and is looking for a side of culture. In general, I would not recommend a day trip to Middelburg from Holland, but rather at…
As a collector of rare beers, we had to drive out to the Engelszell Abbey after reading that it was the only trappist monastery in Austria that produces authentic Trappist products. At Stift Engelszell, you can find Trappist beers as well as a stunning church dating back to the mid-1700s. Read what you need to…
On my recent trip to Austria, I wanted to go somewhere different without the crowds of Hallstatt. After reading about the charm of St. Gilgen, a small town outside of Salzburg, we drove a scenic route to reach Sankt Gilgen, which certainly delivered on its promises of charm. Keep reading for things to do in St….
One of the best via ferrata experiences that I’ve had in the US (if not the world) was climbing the via ferrata klettersteig course in Nelson Rocks, West Virginia. This post details what to expect from the Nelson Rocks via ferrata, where to stay near Nelson Rocks, and our experience climbing the NRocks klettersteig.
Earlier this year, I was invited by a Russian friend to spend New Year’s Eve with his family. I realize that my experience traveling to Russia may be atypical for other travelers as we spent the trip with friends, however I hope that my experience helps you prepare to visiting Russia for the first time….
