Our first European Christmas market trip was a a whirlwind tour of 24 markets across 3 countries, and I have been hooked ever since! I love the delicious food, the handmade goods, the festive vibe, and of course, the mulled wine. That first advenure sparked a tradition of Christmas market …
We have all been enchanted by the photos of endless colorful tulip fields that herald springtime in the Netherlands. Visiting during tulip season was a bucket list item for us! We spent 6 nights of a 9 night trip seen as much of the the Netherlands (and as many flowers) …
I had never even heard of Bruges until I saw the movie In Bruges more than 15 years ago. This clever, darkly comedic film served as an unofficial tourism advertisement for one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. We immediately knew we had to add the “fooking fairytale” town …
On our recent spring trip to Europe, Belgium was a logical stop for a few days as we traveled by train from Paris to Amsterdam. While researching the perfect place to stay, I discovered Ghent as a charming alternative to the more well-known Bruges, Brussels, and Antwerp. I loved the …
Visiting Lake Como feels like stepping in to the glamour of Hollywood past. You could stretch your time here as long as you would like, but unfortunately most of us have limited time off from work, and need to make it part of a longer European vacation. Lake Como especially …
Since I learned of the existence of European Christmas markets, I dreamed of visiting during this magical season. My husband is a little less enthusiastic about Christmas, but I knew the boozy hot beverages, beautiful lights, and epic backdrops would win him over (spoiler: I was correct). Plus, there are …
