Although Salzburg is famous for the Sound of Music, there’s a lot more to this stunning Austrian city with Baroque architecture. On a recent trip to Salzburg with a friend and her charming Austrian beau, we had a lovely day in Salzburg covering the major attractions of the city. Follow this self-guided walking itinerary for one day in Salzburg covering the best things to do in Salzburg.
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Your perfect Ghent itinerary for Belgium’s most underrated city
Despite coming to Belgium so many times, I’ve definitely fallen in love with Ghent. This charming Belgian city has so much to do and after some day trips and finally a long weekend in Ghent, I’ve created an itinerary for visiting Ghent for first-timers highlighting the best things to do in Ghent. Needless to say, I’ll be back soon and I’m disappointed for not discovering Ghent sooner!
…Why you need to visit Mons/Bergen in Wallonia!
Mons, Belgium is one of the best day trips from Brussels for those seeking culture and history. Mons is one of the many beautiful cities in Belgium and a great introduction to Wallonia (the French speaking part of Belgium).
Although I’ve visited a few cities in Wallonia, I was surprised by the many things to do in Mons and its UNESCO recognized attractions (six!). After a trip to Brussels, it was nice to get off the beaten path in Belgium and discover other things to do in Belgium besides visiting Brussels, Antwerp, and Bruges.
…20 things that you need to know before you travel in the Netherlands by a Dutch resident
I’m officially celebrating my arrival in the Netherlands over four years ago this week! As someone who’s visited the Netherlands as a tourist and is now trying to assimilate by becoming fluent in Dutch, I have some useful travel tips for traveling in the Netherlands for you all that I hope will make your trip to the Netherlands a little more easy. …
15 Beautiful Slovenian Cities That You Have Never Heard Of
Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and there are so many beautiful cities to visit. You’ve probably read why quite a few posts about why you must visit Lake Bled, however the best Slovenian cities to visit for me were the ones where we could sit back with a glass of Slovenian wine—and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.
Thanks to some other bloggers and amazing readers, I’m publishing the 10 most beautiful cities that you’ve probably never heard of to inspire you to visit Slovenia! (My amazing readers gave me FIVE more in Eastern Slovenia, so keep reading for a few more reader-suggested gems!)
This includes some cute Slovenian cities surrounded by vineyards, overlooking mountains, and nestled next to the sea. Keep reading for the best places to visit in Slovenia if you hate the crowds (or just love beautiful villages in Europe!)
…17 things to know before celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
If King’s Day in Amsterdam is not on your radar, you need to put this Dutch holiday on your bucket list. One day a year, the Netherlands becomes a street party of massive proportions; Amsterdam is the epicenter of this party. Tourists and locals alike take to the canals to drink, dance, and buy/sell goods from the street. This post is full of helpful tips to know before your trip to Amsterdam for King’s Day.
…Visiting the ‘abandoned’ town of Doel, Belgium: A reflection on visiting Doel
As soon as I read about an abandoned town in Belgium that had been left to rot, Belgium, both my husband and I felt this dark urge to visit Doel, Belgium. I’m a naturally curious person and for me, I sometimes have to see a place to feel the emotions rather than letting others tell me how something is. Finally, we made it to Doel, Belgium last month. However, it wasn’t what I expected. …
The best coffee cafes in Amsterdam with ethical coffee by a local
Whether you just came for a short visit and don’t want to miss your flat white or you are looking for a place to work or becoming your second living room. We found some of the best coffee bars and cafes in Amsterdam where you can taste locally roasted and ethically sourced speciality coffees or treat yourself with latte art and fresh pastry. Keep reading for our picks for the best coffee in Amsterdam.
…What to do in the Hague: A resident’s guide of unique 30+ things to do in the Hague
I live in the Hague. Although I’m always telling people about how fantastic the Hague is, I’m hoping that this guide to the Hague will inspire people to take the day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague to experience a bit of what makes it so unique. It’s a beautiful and a bit of a strange city. Keep reading for tips on what to do in the Hague with 30+ unique things to do in the Hague to inspire you to explore the Hague.
…Secret Bruges: 20 unusual things to do in Bruges away from the crowds
As someone who loves to escape the crowds and find strange things, I wanted to put together this post about the best off the beaten path things to do in Bruges because it’s great to get away from the crowds especially in peak season. Similarly, I found many of the attractions mentioned on many lists to be quite touristy. This list includes 20 alternative things to do in Bruges and I’ll see if I can add more unusual things on my upcoming research trips.
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