WHAT TO DO IN MONTMARTRE DISTRICT, PARIS
When visiting Paris, most people head for the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Arc de Triomphe. However, for those seeking to do more unusual things in Paris, I recommend …
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HOW TO VISIT HIGHCLERE CASTLE (AKA DOWNTON ABBEY)
If you’re reading this, you’re most likely a Downton Abbey fan (like myself!). Let me go ahead and preface this post by saying that Highclere Castle is 100% worth the …
HOTEL DU VIN: HISTORIC BOUTIQUE IN OLD TOWN EDINBURGH
Hotel du Vin When looking for a hotel in a new city, my favorite tip is to always search for unique boutique hotels. That’s exactly what I found in Hotel …
DEAN VILLAGE: EDINBURGH’S BEST-KEPT SECRET
If you ask any local for the most beautiful sector of Edinburgh, they’re sure to say “Dean Village”. This former medieval suburb is considered to be one of the city’s …
THE BEST ONE-DAY SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS TOUR (WITH RABBIE’S)
When you think of Scotland, what comes to mind? For me, it’s always been the history of the Jacobites and green, rolling hills. For all the daydreaming I’ve done of …
Sofitel London St James: A Luxurious Stay in Central London
Located in one of London’s poshest neighborhoods, the Sofitel London St James does anything but disappoint. Finding your way to the hotel is quite easy, as it’s only a few …
HOW TO SPEND ONE DAY IN STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Picture a town in France that’s big enough to have everything, but still small enough to feel homey and walkable. It’s filled with historic buildings and yet, still modern. Plus, …
RENAISSANCE PARIS REPUBLIQUE: A PARIS DREAM COME TRUE
My first trip to Paris was when I was 15, but if we’re honest, it feels like much longer ago. So, when the opportunity arose to visit Paris a second …
THE MOST PHOTO WORTHY SPOTS IN HELSINKI, FINLAND
In my opinion, Helsinki is truly a hidden gem when it comes to photography. Although it happens to be the most populous city in the country (and also the capital), …
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT CHILE?
Fellow Americans often come to me with the question: when is the best time to visit Chile? Now, the answer to this question is quite complicated. In fact, it varies …