My Little Secret? Visiting Helsinki In March Is (Almost) Perfect

My Little Secret? Visiting Helsinki In March Is (Almost) Perfect

Visiting Helsinki in March is like catching it a bit off-guard, halfway between its winter slow pace and its spring awakening. The snow and ice haven’t fully given up their grasp on the city, but it looks more and more out of place as the days get brighter and longer. While I sang my praises…

Worth It?: Visiting Sweden’s Icehotel 365 at Any Time of Year

Worth It?: Visiting Sweden’s Icehotel 365 at Any Time of Year

When I planned a visit to Sweden to see the fall foliage in Abisko National Park (one of my favorite places in Sweden) it almost slipped my mind that you could visit Jukkasjärvi’s ice hotel any time of year. Even on bright, sunny, (relatively) warm autumn days… or even under the midnight sun! That’s right:…

Koh Kood Travel Guide: Things to Do & Where to Stay on Trat’s Best Island

Koh Kood Travel Guide: Things to Do & Where to Stay on Trat’s Best Island

When I heard there was an out-of-the-way Thai island with relatively few visitors and Maldivian turquoise blue waters… I didn’t have to think twice. I knew what my next Thai island destination was: Koh Kood. And then that expanded outwards and I found myself planning an extended two-week trip around visiting the Trat islands: namely, Koh…

13 Magical Things to Do in Annecy in Winter [2025-2026]

13 Magical Things to Do in Annecy in Winter [2025-2026]

A quaint old town crisscrossed by an intricate system of canals and alleys, a turquoise blue lake fringed with snow-capped mountains… yes, there’s no mistaking, this is Annecy in winter!  Home to a delightful culture and culinary scene (Savoyard food is perfect for winter!), the convenient location of Annecy is just an hour away from…