Nestled in the heart of the Salzkammergut Lake Region within Austria, sits the most idyllic and stunning little village of Hallstatt. Hallstatt is a place I’ve wanted to visit since the moment I laid my eyes on a photo of its beautiful 16th-century cabin-like homes and the jaw-dropping beauty of the Alpine scenery. Now, Hallstatt […]
Historic cities
How To Spend 2 Days In Salzburg, Austria
Ahh, Salzburg. Where do I even begin to describe your divine beauty? If this sounds like the beginning of a cheesy love letter to a long lost lover, well, you wouldn’t be wrong because I kind of did have a love affair with Salzburg. This city, which is situated on the banks of the Salzach River […]
A City Guide To Steyr, Austria
Located in the heart of Upper Austria, sits the quaint little city of Steyr. Not only is this place absolutely beautiful, but it is actually one of Austria’s more industrialized cities, specializing in the manufacturing of arms, which made the small city boom in the 19th-century, steel, iron-ore mining and vehicle supplies. As fascinating as […]
How To Spend 2 Days In Vienna, Austria
Vienna is a city full of decadence, opulence, stunning architecture and loads of history. Filled with dozens of museums, libraries, palaces, churches and more restaurants and cafés than I could ever imagine, I soon found out that two days in Vienna just isn’t enough and I certainly didn’t see everything I had hoped to see. […]
My Solo Journey Through The Fairytale Country Of Austria
Choosing to recently visit Austria, was probably one of my smartest travel choices to date. I was blown away with the sheer beauty of this country more and more each day of being there, which made it pretty difficult to leave there to be honest. Situated in Central Europe, this German-speaking country oozes with imperial […]
7 Reasons Why You Must Visit Germany
During my visit to Germany, I made my way from the southern regions of Bavaria, which is home to Munich and The Alps near the infamous Neuschwanstein Castle, all the way up to the bustling port city of Hamburg in the north region of Lower Saxony, situated near Denmark. As I made my way through […]
Germany’s Bavarian Beer Purity Law Explained
When it comes to beer, Germans may know a thing or two. Ok…they know A LOT! They’re experts at brewing it, drinking it and keeping German traditions alive and well. In the spirit of it being Oktoberfest right now, which officially kicked off on September 22nd and ends on October 7th this year, I thought […]
A Complete City Guide To Zadar, Croatia
Located south along the Adriatic Sea, the Romanesque city of Zadar is a little slice of Croatian paradise. Zadar is a holiday maker’s dream; hot summers and mild winters make it a perfect retreat no matter the time of year. Zadar has a complex and elaborate history dating back to before Roman Rule. Its Old […]
Spending Time With Family In Draganić, Croatia
When I booked my trip to Croatia, I wanted to make sure to meet up with relatives on my dad’s side while I was there because I haven’t seen them in over ten years and I was really looking forward to seeing where my relatives lived and where my grandparents, dad and other family members […]
A Complete City Guide To Zagreb, Croatia
Croatia is best known to holiday makers for its pristine beaches, warm Adriatic weather, a gorgeous coastline and turquoise waters as far as the eye can see. All of this is true, yes, but what about spending a few days discovering its stunning capital city before heading down south? I’m talking about Zagreb! Zagreb is […]