Category: Europe
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Scenic Must-See Destinations in Southern Iceland
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While I think the entire country of Iceland is worth exploring, many of our favorite places are along Iceland’s Southern Coast. Once we reached the northern part of Iceland, it was more ice and snow. The south was filled with incredible waterfalls surrounded by green moss, black sand, and magical…
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Reykjanes Peninsula: Home of the Blue Lagoon and Lava Fields
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If you are planning a trip to Iceland, you’ve come to the right place. You can see our full Ring Road itinerary that covers all the stops, but I’m currently diving further into each section of the country to provide more tips and photos. Our very first stop was the…
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Discover the Magical Christmas Garden in Northern Iceland
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While in Iceland, we stumbled across the most magical place. It is called Jólagarðurinn, the Christmas Garden in Northern Iceland. We were cruising around, looking for a fun place to stop outside of Akureyri, and this place was impossible to miss. The colors, the sparkles, and the fact that we…
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From Rothenburg to Austria on the Romantic Road
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Leaving the fairytale town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, we drove south down the romantic road to the Neuschwanstein Castle. This route was created in the 1950s as a “theme route” by travel agents and winds through the German countryside through Bavaria. We tried to follow the road just using street…
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Stunning Underrated European Cities to Avoid the Crowds
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Is it just me, or do you feel like everyone on the internet is currently galavanting around Europe? It has me dreaming of repacking the Osprey and booking some Eurail passes, but honestly, the crowds during the hottest times of year just sound horrible to me. I can’t imagine taking…
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Trieste, Italy: A Lesser-Known Historic Gem on the Sea
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Trieste, Italy is a port city often overlooked by the more popular cities in the main part of the “boot.” It sits in the far eastern section of Italy along the very northern section of the Adriatic Sea. Across the water on a clear day, you can spot the mountains…
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Top Eight Things to Do in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Imagine a small city surrounded by beautiful majestic mountains. In the middle of this city, there is an ancient castle sitting on top of a hill with a mythical dragon living inside. All around that hill are colorful buildings that house cafes, churches, and boutique shops. There is a river…
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Visit Lake Bled in the Peaceful Off-Season
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A trip to the Julian Alps was a non-negotiable for our visit to Slovenia. The problem for us was that we didn’t have a car, so our options were limited. We decided on three nights in the Lake Bled area. It was easily accessible via the train and absolutely gorgeous.…
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The High Tatras: An Underrated Hiking Gem
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The High Tatras are mountains that you’ve likely never heard of. It is makes up part of the southern border of Poland and the northern edge of Slovakia in Europe. They are the most elevated section of the Tatra chain within the Carpathian Mountains and form a natural border between…
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Iceland’s Ring Road: The Ultimate 8-Day Guide
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We first took interest in Iceland way back when thanks to the Mighty Ducks sequel. And then when Walter Mitty took his secret life to the land of fire and ice back in 2013 we knew it was a place we needed to travel. The issue was there wasn’t a…