4 Beautiful Sites to Visit Near Dresden, Germany

This post was updated February 15th, 2020. Dresden lies within the state of Saxony and is the capital city with a population just above half a million. While the city itself offers a charming visit, no trip to Dresden can be considered complete without taking advantage of some of the best days trips outside the […]

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A Look into the Art Scene of Düsseldorf

Taking a peak into the artistic offerings of Düsseldorf we found human-size spiderwebs suspensions, rooms upon rooms of opera costumes, and plenty more!

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Düsseldorf’s Carnival: Drag Queens, Costumes, and Parades!

Carnival in Dusseldorf? Think: lip-syncing drag queens, elaborate floats, every type of costumes, and the all exhilaration that is the celebration of Carnival.

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Two Days in Rothenburg Germany

Rothenburg is one of the few medieval towns in Germany not destroyed during the war. Here are the top sights during a 2 day visit to this small town in Bavaria.

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2 Days in Newport Rhode Island

Newport has plenty of activities to keep you busy for 2 days. Check out all we did and saw during our visit to the smallest state in the US.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About York, England

While planning a trip to England, I asked an English friend what places are worth a visit. York was one of his top recommendations so I decided to make a stop.

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A Weekend in Toulouse and Carcassonne, France

Passing through the south of France on the way to Paris is the perfect opportunity to visit Toulouse and the nearby fortified city of Carcassonne.

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Going Back to the Middle Ages During ‘Semana Cervantina’

Alcalá de Henares, a small city outside Madrid, offers a chance to step back in time to a medieval market that takes over the streets during Semana Cervantina.

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Surviving My First Week of Teaching English in Spain

I survived my first week as a language assistant teaching English in Spain after a year and a half of not “working” in the traditional sense. But I was anxious!

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3 Warm Winter Destinations & 3 Cool Winter Activities

As winter will be quickly approaching in the coming months, I’ve already put on my winter thinking cap for travel plans and activities during the cold months.

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