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,…
One of the most unique experiences that I had this year was ringing in the new year in Russia. For a bit of context, my friend Nikita invited us to join his family for an intimate New Year’s celebration at his uncle’s house. I don’t expect that everyone will have our experience, but I’m experimenting a…
​Reykjavik is one of the best cities in Europe to celebrate New Year’s Eve in. If you’re considering celebrating New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik, I definitely have to write that it’s been one of my favorite New Year’s Eve celebrations so far. Experiencing the bonfires in Reykjavik are a unique Icelandic tradition that make celebrating…
Our writer Leanne has braved the crowds at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam help you decide whether it’s worth a visit to see Banksy and other artists’ work within the permanent collection. She also includes tips for making the most of your Moco Museum visit in Amsterdam!
Holland is absolutely beautiful year-round, however it is especially stunning in spring when everything goes into bloom. I’ve been doing some extra traveling within Holland itself recently and I figured it was time to write about the most beautiful places in Holland to visit, including cities and small towns that I wish that I had…
Having returned from Prince Edward Island where visitors can look for wild foxes, drink tea or coffee out of jars, drive an 8-mile span bridge that is Canada’s longest, meet spoon musicians, and eat local seafood. Many cruise ship visitors visit briefly during a shore excursion and miss many of these amazing things to do in…
This is an insider’s guide to Singapore by locals. Fun fact: I lived in Singapore for a hot summer on a broke student’s budget. However, I have written this up to date guide with tips for Singapore together with Brooke and Alaine. Singapore is not considered to be a budget destination, however it is possible to visit Singapore…
Ever since seeing Indiana Jones, I’ve wanted to see Petra.  In this post, I cover basics of traveling in Jordan, getting there from Israel and Petra, how much time to give yourself to enjoy Petra, including what not to miss!  ****Post was updated February 16, 2017 as the border crossing has changed in 2017.***Â
Amsterdam is a city to RELAX in. I’m not talking about the abundant coffeeshops, but about the gezellig (cozy) atmosphere that you’ll find in this city. Take your time to sit back to enjoy the passing bikes, unique architecture, and beautiful canals among the many things to do and delicious things to eat. I’m a…
As a former resident of Amsterdam, I’m concerned about overtourism in Amsterdam, which threatens the livability of Amsterdam as house prices skyrocket and many neighborhoods have become overtaken by tourists. Although the city of Amsterdam has enacted new legislation to limit the impacts of tourism, the numbers of tourists visiting the capital of the Netherlands…
