Category Archives: Europe

My Failed Trip to Pyramiden in Svalbard

Fact:  I never went to Svalbard to see polar bears.  I actually went to Svalbard to visit Pyramiden, which is an abandoned Soviet mining town on Spitsbergen. Pyramiden is home to the world’s most northern Lenin statue and just houses a unique side of Soviet history- one I am deeply enamored by.  I was very busy with […]

Champagne Tours in Reims: How to Book the Perfect Tasting and Tour

Best Champagne Tour in Reims Guide = Tastings and Tours

I have long considered myself a beer nerd but when I went to the Champagne region of France, I knew I had to convert to taste some of the world’s most prestigious drinks. This is a guide that details the best Champagne tours in Reims– it will explain what to expect as well as showcase […]

9 Reasons Why You Should Visit Lapland in Autumn (Not Winter!)

9 Reasons Why You Should Visit Lapland in Autumn (Not Winter!)

Most people tend to visit Lapland during the same time of the year—the cold and snowy months. This is a post that details why you should travel to Lapland in autumn, a time that is actually the best for the northern lights, prices, and fall foliage.  Why You Should Visit Lapland in Autumn I have […]

12 Things to Do in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura’s Overlooked Capital

12 Things to Do in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura's Overlooked Capital

Easily one of the most misunderstood and neglected cities I have ever been to, Puerto del Rosario gets its fair share of tourism… from cruises.  There is far more to this port city that makes it worth more than a mere step off of a cruise ship.  This is a guide to wonderful things to […]

Sandoy, Faroe Islands: The Perfect Day Trip from Tórshavn

Skopun on Sandoy in the Faroe Islands

Planning a trip to Sandoy, Faroe Islands? This guide tells you how to get to Sandoy, why you should visit, and all the wonderful things to do in Sandoy! One thing I’ll never understand is why some people travel to a place to have the exact same experience as someone before them.  You can explain […]