Europe
The Baltic shores hold many gems and Tallinn is one of them. With its cheerful colours, looming church spires, and quiet little lanes, this medieval walled city is a place you’ll want to make time for. The following is a brief 48 hour weekend guide highlighting some of the best things to do in Tallinn:… Continue reading How to Spend 48 Hours in Tallinn, Estonia
Bienvenue en France! The so-called “Hexagon” is home to plenty of clichés (most of which tend to reflect reality), like baguettes, striped sweaters, bérets, cheeses, haute gastronomie… and copious amounts of wine. So whether you’re a wine aficionado or simply an amateur of the finer things in life, it goes without saying that your next… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to France’s Wine Regions
When you think of Paris, what do you envision? Is it the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night? A romantic evening stroll along the banks of the Seine? An art-infused afternoon spent wandering through the galleries of the Louvre? For me, it’s all about the pastries. I picture a cozy little pâtisserie with glass display cases filled… Continue reading Paris for the Sweet-Tooth Traveller
As you count down the minutes until you’re back in the office (because hey, at least they have air conditioning), don’t fear. Autumn, with its cool breezes and tourist-free traffic, will soon be here, so it near a fan and start planning some PTO days for any of these top cities to visit in fall.… Continue reading Stop What You’re Doing and Plan a Visit to These 5 Cities This Fall
For as long as I’ve been drinking wine, I’ve been in love with the wines of Bordeaux. However, in spite of the fact that I had visited France several times, I had never ventured out to visit any wineries. Until this spring, that is. From Paris, it’s actually a very easy—and tasty!—trip to Bordeaux, and… Continue reading The Wines of Bordeaux: 5 Planning Tips
Prior to visiting Finland in 2013, I thought of the country as a winter destination. Travel pamphlets and brochures had conjured up images of glass igloos where you could watch the aurora borealis from your bed, tall pines with sagging branches covered with clumps of snow, and a bearded Santa calling Lapland home. Then I visited… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit Finland in the Summertime
Luxembourg is a country that often gets overlooked due to its size, however, that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in sights! I recently had the chance to spend a few days exploring the capital, Luxembourg City, and what I discovered was an incredibly pedestrian friendly city with many stories to tell. The following is a two-day itinerary that… Continue reading 48 Hours in Luxembourg City
With the summer travel season well underway, many of you out there might be planning your travels across Europe. If your itinerary includes Berlin, you are in for a treat, as the intensely creative German capital comes alive during the summer months. Here are just a few ways to make the most of your visit to the city:… Continue reading 5 Ways to Embrace Summer in Berlin!
People may tell you that Paris in the summertime is not a good idea – it will be hot, it will be crowded, and hotel prices will skyrocket – however, even though there may be some truth behind these statements, there’s still quite a bit to love about Paris during the summer months. Today we are… Continue reading Paris in the Summertime