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 […]
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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 Complete Guide To Gmunden, Austria
Gmunden is a small lakeside town that sits at the northern edge of the 12 kilometre long Traunsee (Traun Lake) in the Salzkammergut area of Upper Austria. It is mostly known to Austrians as a summer health resort town and for its wide variety of brine and salt spa treatments that are available in that […]
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 […]
Heading To Amsterdam as a Solo Female Traveller
Amsterdam is a hip and bustling city that is not only steeped in history that dates as far back as the 16th-century, but also has somewhat party zone reputation as well. Some stereotypes DO ring true to Amsterdam, but I wouldn’t say that’s a bad thing. Yes, you have the pot, yes you have the […]
Top Mistakes First Time Solo Travellers Make
As many of you know by now (especially if you’ve been following my blog over the last few years), it’s no secret that I am a huge solo travel advocate. I love doing it, I think everyone should try it in their life at least once and I promise you that once you do muster […]
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 […]
My Quick 6 Day Trip To Croatia
“You’re only going to Croatia for six days? Why?” I must’ve heard the same reaction a dozen times when I mentioned that I had spontaneously booked a six day jaunt to Croatia; the homeland of many of my relatives, including my grandparents and dad. And do you know what my answer was every single time? […]
A Day Trip to Gouda – A Quick City Guide
Nestled in the province of Southwest Holland with a population of 70,000 people, sits the charming little town of Gouda. You may know Gouda as a cheese found in your local supermarket where you are from and rightfully so, as it is one of the most popular cheeses on the market. While staying in The […]