Is Mount Falcon the Best Place for a Hawk Walk in Ireland?
We wanted to do something special for my birthday this summer but decided to do a ‘staycation’ in Ireland rather than traveling abroad. Having called…
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24 Hours in 10 European Cities: Our Personal Rankings
When you only have 24 hours in a city, friction is the enemy. A great 24-hour European city break requires high attraction density, low transit…
3 Days in Malta: 19 Fun Things to See & Do (Plus Places to Eat)
We spent 3 days in Malta on a short trip from Dublin and were impressed with what this small island nation had to offer. Located…
The Best Things to Do in Sofia, Bulgaria in a Weekend
Because there are so many places to visit in the world, it’s helpful to have travel goals. One of our goals was to visit every…
13 Cool Things to Do in Bratislava in Winter (Pun Definitely Intended)
Central Europe has a reputation for having snowy and bone-chilling winters, so you may be raising an eyebrow when I say that this post is…
Your Emilia-Romagna Food Holiday: 16 of the Best Things to Eat
We recently embarked on an Emilia-Romagna food holiday in Italy. Each region of Italy seems to have its specialty. Milan is known for fashion. Venice…
20 of the Best Things to Do in Languedoc by Car from Montpellier
Ever since we moved to Europe, seeing the pink flamingos of the Camargue has been an item high on my travel bucket list. We finally…
Is the Edinburgh Fringe Worth Visiting? [A Travel Retrospective]
Is a week at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival worth carving out as part of your summer vacation? That’s the question we aim to answer with…
Is Westport, Ireland Worth Visiting? 13 Memorable Things to Do
Westport is one of my favorite off-the-beaten-track places to visit in Ireland. Where is Westport? This charming Irish town is in County Mayo along the…
20 Fun Things to do in Belfast on a Weekend Break from Dublin
Why visit Belfast from Dublin? Belfast, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and is just two hours away from Dublin in the Republic…
Top Places You Should Stop on a Paris to Normandy Road Trip
A Paris to Normandy road trip is the sort of itinerary that you only consider when you live in Europe. Located far from the major…