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…

How to Visit Pompeii from Naples: Day Trip Guide (Independent or Guided!)

How to Visit Pompeii from Naples: Day Trip Guide (Independent or Guided!)

While I have to reluctantly admit that Naples isn’t exactly one of my favorite cities in Italy, there is one distinction where I’ll happily give Naples its flowers. This city is, hands down, the best city to base yourself in Italy for the country’s most beautiful day trips. Yes, you have the photogenic Amalfi Coast…

My 5 Day Faroe Islands Road Trip Itinerary Worth Stealing

My 5 Day Faroe Islands Road Trip Itinerary Worth Stealing

On a far-flung cluster of 18 of the most impossibly beautiful islands, how do you prioritize what to see when literally everything is stunning? How do you make a Faroe Islands itinerary that sees the very best of what this magical place has to offer… but without doing the exact same thing as everyone else…

Two Perfect Svalbard Itinerary Ideas (One for Winter, One for Summer!)​

Two Perfect Svalbard Itinerary Ideas (One for Winter, One for Summer!)​

Usually, when I create an itinerary for a place, I take my cumulative experience there (often collected after multiple trips — I love going to the same place and seeing it in different lights and seasons) and streamline it into one timeline with only the best options. However, that approach creates a problem when creating…