Walking in London – 3 itineraries from Notting Hill to Tower Bridge
One of my readers (hi Robin!) recently emailed me asking how to cram in as much of London as possible…
Is Stade the prettiest village on Germany’s framework road?
I had only vaguely heard of the Hanseatic League before I got to Stade as part of my itinerary along…
Bikes, windmills and clogs: the Netherlands in a nutshell
What was I thinking, booking a cycling tour in the Dutch countryside when I am literally the worst cyclist in…
Europe Has Never Been More Affordable: Where Should You Go To Leverage the Cheap Euro?
If you are one of the roughly 6981872 million people (rough estimate) who have always dreamed to go on a whirlwind luxury…
The Loire valley castles – where to go & what you should know
Did anyone say “idyllic holiday to France’s most picturesque castles”? Because this is pretty much what you’re getting when you…
No, I do not need my husband’s permission to travel alone (a solo female travel manifesto)
I’ve only recently started to describe myself as a feminist. Up until a few years ago, feminism didn’t have the…
Alsace road trip: a 7-day itinerary
With candy-coloured villages that look like they could be in a children’s bedtime story and an abundance of gastronomically-heavy sins…
How to spend a non-touristy 24 hours in Paris
“I’ll just do that next time I’m in town” is something I’ve said more times than I can count as…
20+ things to do in New York City that won’t cost you a penny
For one of the most expensive cities in the world, both to live in and to visit, there is a…
Why you absolutely must visit Annecy, France
You’ve seen Paris, you’ve seen Normandy, you’ve seen Alsace. You’re so over vineyards, and you can’t stand the heat and…
Your Stockholm Bucket List: 26 Things You Need To See And Do
Gamla Stan Welcome to the oldest part of Stockholm. Yes, it’s touristy, and yes, it’s overpriced — but as I always…
The 5 Absolute Best Cities for Christmas Markets in Germany
Few European traditions are more iconic than the famous Christmas Markets in Germany— often imitated, but never duplicated. Created in…