Happiness. How do you obtain it? A new big screen TV? Dinner out with friends and family? A solo vacation to Italy? A new car? Helping the less fortunate by volunteering? For many people, happiness is achieved many different ways, so who are we to judge what makes others happy? Don’t get me wrong, I […]
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10 Reasons Why You Need To Visit The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, a beautiful Spanish archipelago located off the coast of northwestern Africa, is a group of seven volcanic islands each known for their very different landscapes and terrain. The seven islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. For one week, I stayed on the beautiful island […]
You Missed Your Flight…Now What?
Ask any seasoned traveller what their worst nightmare is and I can almost guarantee that they’ll say that missing a flight ranks pretty high on the “ugh” list. I can definitely say that I have experienced the anxiety of missing a connecting flight a few times within the last few years and it’s not fun. […]
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 […]
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 City Guide To Maastricht, Netherlands
One of my final cities that I decided to visit during my 10 day adventure through The Netherlands was Maastricht. As the southernmost city within the country, Maastricht seems a world away from the typical Dutch scenes you’d likely see in other parts of The Netherlands. The train ride took me through a more hilly […]
How To Spend 24 Hours In Leiden, Netherlands
Home to The Netherlands’ oldest University, which dates back to 1575, Leiden is a quaint little city nestled in the Southern region of Holland and was the birthplace of the famous artist, Rembrandt. Leiden boasts many small and beautiful canals and bridges to stroll along and is approximately 30 minutes away by train from Amsterdam, […]
10 Amazing Days Exploring The Netherlands
I’ve just returned home after a 10 day solo jaunt around The Netherlands and I was definitely impressed with this small Western European country in more ways than I can probably list. The way they pride themselves on being environmentally friendly is admirable. The train systems are probably some of the best I’ve ever used. […]
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A One Week Itinerary For Visiting Malta During Off Season
Commonly referred to as the Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is highly underrated as a European destination by many travellers mainly due to the fact that a lot of people don’t know where Malta is, or the lack of knowledge as to what there is to do and see there. It’s quite unfortunate because […]
How To Create The Perfect Travel Itinerary
This post contains affiliate links to products and or services. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links, but with no additional costs to you. Well, it’s that time of year when you start to get itchy feet and you can’t wait to travel again. Trust me, I know that feeling. […]