As an American abroad, one of the most common questions that I’m asked by visiting friends and family what is the best way to get cash out in Europe. It depends a bit on your country, but this post will discuss European currency, what you need to do before your trip, best practices for getting…
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What you need to know about visiting Mangart, Slovenia’s third tallest mountain
When planning my trip to Slovenia, I knew that we had to visit Mangart to climb Slovenia’s third highest mountain. Although I’m newer to hiking and climbing than some adrenaline addicts, I enjoying pushing myself of my comfort zone and being in the mountains. This post about Mangart will cover logistics of visiting Mangart, the crazy…
Six Literary London Locations Every Book Lover Should Visit
London is crazy, dirty and overwhelming according to some, or a multicultural hub filled with history and many cool things to do according to others. Whichever you think it is, one thing is for sure, London makes its mark. No surprises then that it has inspired so many literary figures throughout time – book after…
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…
The Ultimate 10 Day Itinerary for Iceland Winter Road Trip
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…
20 things that you must know about traveling in Iceland in winter
When we decided to visit Iceland in winter, my friends told me that I was crazy. Who wants to visit a country with the word ice inside its name in the middle of winter? For me, visiting Iceland in December was about experiencing the natural beauty of Iceland’s wintery landscape and doing all the adventurous winter…
A perfect honeymoon in Italy: Your tried & tested itinerary
My husband and I love to enjoy good food together, and there’s so much ancient beauty in Italy to experience, so spending almost two weeks in Italy was the natural choice for a destination for our honeymoon in Italy. Besides sitting fountain-side enjoying Caprese salad and a glass of wine, there’s also the beautiful countryside…
Destination Russia: A magical travelogue about Russia worth reading
As someone who has become mildly obsessed with the territories that comprise the former Soviet Union in recent years, it was a delight taking a quiet afternoon to burn through the delightful Destination Russia. Fabio Bertino and Roberta Melchiorre beautifully capture the essence of Russia in this short travelogue originally written in Italian. This…
15 books about Amsterdam that you’ll want to read!
Love reading books about new destinations? An insider guide to the best literature about Amsterdam, the Netherlands by a Dutch resident. Includes a mix of non-fiction books and fiction books about Amsterdam as well as the best bookstores in Amsterdam for English literature.
20 tips on how to survive biking in Amsterdam by a resident
One of the most common questions that I get about the Amsterdam is about biking. Bicycling in Amsterdam is the best way to get around, however biking can be terrifying for people who are used to leisurely bike rides in the park who haven’t done city biking before. Keep reading tips from a Dutch resident…
