Is Abisko Mountain Lodge Worth It? [Review + Honest Experience]

Is Abisko Mountain Lodge Worth It? [Review + Honest Experience]

Let’s clear one thing up quickly: when you travel to Abisko, you’re shouldn’t expect a luxury experience the same way you might in other parts of the Arctic. Abisko is for nature and the Northern Lights, not super-plush luxe stays. You see, this tiny Arctic village has only about 85 residents, and its accommodation options…

Why I Loved Reindeer Lodge in Jukkasjärvi — But Is It Right for You?

Why I Loved Reindeer Lodge in Jukkasjärvi — But Is It Right for You?

My friend Megan and I took a fast-paced road trip traversing a thousand kilometers of Arctic autumn landscapes between Rovaniemi, Finland and Narvik, Norway, with a heavy focus on Swedish Lapland and in particular Abisko National Park. We stayed in some really nice places along our road trip — from mountain guesthouses overlooking a national…

Lausanne in Winter: 7 Best Things to Do in this Fairytale Lake Town

Lausanne in Winter: 7 Best Things to Do in this Fairytale Lake Town

Lausanne in winter is fairytale perfect the way that Switzerland can only do winter: houses seemingly meant to be covered in blankets of snow, an ever-present twinkle of lights on the city streets, crisp wintry air blowing in off the lake… there’s something so unmistakably cozy about a Swiss lake city that exudes warmth even…

11 Marvelous Things to Do in Montreux in Winter [2026]

11 Marvelous Things to Do in Montreux in Winter [2026]

I remember my first visit to Montreux like it was yesterday. It was one of my first stops on my Switzerland itinerary, having come straight from Geneva, I took the train to this town along the glittering Swiss Riviera just in time for their annual Montreux Jazz Festival. I remember it all so clearly: seemingly…

Spanish Riding School in Vienna: 5 Ways to See the Magic

Spanish Riding School in Vienna: 5 Ways to See the Magic

Visiting the Spanish Riding School in Vienna is a can’t-miss item on any Vienna itinerary.  With a history spanning 450 years, Vienna’s Spanish Riding School (the Spanische Hofreitschule in German) is more than just a rite of passage for those interested in learning about classical dressage. The Spanish Riding School is about history and tradition, true,…

Renting a Car in the Faroe Islands: 13 Tips for An Epic Road Trip

Renting a Car in the Faroe Islands: 13 Tips for An Epic Road Trip

If you’re planning to rent a car in the Faroe Islands, good news: it’s one of my favorite ways to explore the Faroe Islands simply and easily, bringing you to every remote corner of these jaw-dropping scenic islands through a network of well-maintained roads and tunnels. I’ve been to the main islands of the Faroes…

Kiruna in Winter: 7 Magical Things to Do in Swedish Lapland [2026]

Kiruna in Winter: 7 Magical Things to Do in Swedish Lapland [2026]

The first place I ever set foot in the Arctic was Kiruna, Sweden. It was a crisp February day that practically shimmered with cold, and I instantly fell in love. This quirky little Arctic city surprised me with its liveliness and I swore I’d come back someday. Nearly ten years later, in 2025, I finally…