Destination Europe
SHORT GUIDE TO SINTRA
Are you planning a trip to Sintra but feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it confusing to figure out which attractions to see there? If so this short guide is for you! Until a couple of years ago, Portugal had never been on my radar as a vacation destination. Sure, the...
FORTALEZA DO GUINCHO HOTEL REVIEW
Are you considering a stay at the Fortaleza do Guincho 5-star luxury hotel in Guincho, Portugal, but are unsure if it is right for you? During my recent 5-day trip to Portugal I was lucky enough to spend one night at this atmospheric hotel. I absolutely loved my stay...
GLACIER EXPRESS OR BERNINA EXPRESS – WHICH IS BETTER?
Are you planning a trip to Switzerland but are unsure which of the most iconic train journeys to take - Glacier Express or Bernina Express? During my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer I had a chance to try out both: the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St...
SHORT WALKING TOUR OF PONTA DELGADA
Are you looking for ideas for a walking tour to explore Ponta Delgada? Do you have some free time before/after an organized tour or just not feeling up to an all day excursion? You have come to the right place! During a cruise stop in Ponta Delgada on my recent...
SHORE EXCURSION AZORES: ISLAND VIEWS, TASTES AND HORSES
Do you have a cruise stop in the Azores coming up? Are you wondering which excursion (if any) to pick? Not so long ago, I was in the same boat (or more accurately on the same ship). On my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway, Ponta Delgada was the first...
REVIEW TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
Choosing the right cruise line and ship is always tricky but especially so for a transatlantic cruise. With many sea days and so much time spent on board, finding the right fit is even more important. Hopefully this review of my recent 12-day Transatlantic Cruise on...
REVIEW HOTEL PALMENHOF, FRANKFURT
Considering that (aside of the Palmengarten) Frankfurt is not one of my favorite cities, I do spend the night there surprisingly often. Or maybe not so surprisingly - Frankfurt is after all one of the main transportation hubs in Germany and even Europe. As I am a...
MED CRUISE ON HARMONY OF THE SEAS – COMPLETE REVIEW
Choosing a cruise and a cruise line isn't always easy. Personally, I find it helpful to read reviews of ships and cruises to help me decide which trip would be a good fit for me. That's why I have decided to write up a quick complete (got much longer than I had...
MAASTRICHT AACHEN AIRPORT – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you thinking of flying from Maastricht Aachen Airport? If so, read on for all the info! When planning my Interrail trip to Cornwall last year I apparently didn't do such a good job planning. I had no clue that you had to reserve seats on the Eurostar train from...
ÈZE ON YOUR OWN
You have probably seen pictures of Èze before - this beautiful medieval village is the subject of many postcards. Located about 8 km to the east of Nice, the town is a bucket-list destination on the Cote d'Azur. Èze is a staple on cruise excursions but luckily you...
INTERLAKEN – WHEN RAIN DERAILS YOUR TRIP
Interlaken is one of the most popular destinations in Switzerland and a great base for exploring Jungfernloch, Grindlwald, and the nearby lakes. Consequently, it was one of the first destinations on my itinerary when I started to plan an interrail tour of Switzerland...