Cafayate, the small town in Salta Province Argentina, was one of those destinations I instantly regretted not staying longer. As there are hundreds of Cafayate bodegas to visit and a lot of other things to do in Cafayate, I recommend allocating as much time in your travel itinerary as possible. To make things easier on […]
Argentina. Many people focus on Buenos Aires or the waterfalls of Iguazu. Or they go south to adventure off into Patagonia. For me, the reason I really, really wanted to visit Argentina, was the Northwestern corner of the country: Salta and Jujuy Province. In the end, I spent 3 days in Tilcara, exploring the Quebrada
The waterfalls at Iguazu, on the border between Argentina and Brazil, are a must-visit when you’re in the region. The massive walls of water, plummeting down into the deep, draw millions of visitors each year. Some people dash in and out of the region in 1 day, but because there is so much to see
The small village of Cochem is located right in the center of the Mosel River valley in Germany. With her whitewashed houses, dark timber framed doors and windows, and slate roofs, Cochem looks like a village from a fairy tale. Cochem is the main tourist hub of the Mosel River and therefore is the jumping-off
Barcelona, Spain, is a great city to explore. I recommend at least 3 days to explore Barcelona. But if you have more time, you can take one or more day trips from Barcelona to explore Catalunya. The region is very diverse, and Barcelona is an excellent hub for a day trip by train to explore
Since I was a little girl, I thought I would visit Paris, fall in love with it, and spend the rest of my life in Paris. Writing an epic novel, while sipping my cappuccino at a wrought iron table on a tiny balcony overlooking Paris with views of the Eiffel Tower. I’d be traipsing between
In my humble opinion, Barcelona must be on everyone’s must-visit list. The city is unlike any other European or Spanish city and there is so much to see and do. But what to do in Barcelona for 3 days? I help you explore the city and guide you with my balanced 3-day Barcelona itinerary for
Not many people go to Vatican City as their de-facto destination. However, almost everyone I met who visited Rome, has planned to visit Vatican City. You want to see the St. Peter’s Basilica and roam around the Vatican Museums. These are absolute must do’s when you visit Rome. However, Vatican City is also a country
Lebanon is not a big country, but it is packed with fun things to do and amazing things to see. But how can you experience all that in only 10 days? I put together the ultimate 10-day Lebanon itinerary that makes a perfect road trip. From central buzzing Beirut to Northern Tripoli and Southern Tyre.
If you plan to travel to Switzerland, you might plan on visiting Zürich and Geneva. But besides the obvious, biggest cities in Switzerland, what are the most beautiful places in Switzerland you cannot miss? I share my personal experiences with the most scenic towns in Switzerland that you probably haven’t heard of (yet!) and provide
I love train travel. I was pleasantly surprised that taking the Eurostar train from the Netherlands to Paris was actually faster than flying while saving 90% on CO2 Emissions. When we traveled to Wales for our Pembrokeshire Coastal Walk, we thought about our options to get there. Would we fly from mainland Europe to London
I love Rome, the capital of Italy so much. It might be my favorite city to visit. For my 4th visit, I allocated 11 days in Rome. But I decided to leave the city after 4 days and take a road trip in the regions of Lazio and Umbria. I visited numerous interesting places around
When I visited Bologna, the plan was to eat as many of the delicious foods as we could find. We also used Bologna as a base, then explored more of the delicious Emilia Romagna region in Italy. Sadly, we didn’t have time to do all the day trips that made the region so interesting. Luckily
Lebanon, the tiny country in the Middle East, locked in by their neighbors Israel and Syria. Is it even safe to be traveling to Lebanon? Can you travel to Lebanon as a solo female traveler? I just got back from an amazing trip to Lebanon and the country surprised me more than I thought it
If you wish to include Cinque Terre in your Italian travel itinerary, you have made a wise decision. But Cinque Terre is a popular tourist destination. The villages are small and the crowds and tour groups are big. Continue reading to find out why you should spend at least 2 days in Cinque Terre Italy.