21 Magical Things to Do in Tallinn in Winter
Tallinn in winter is as magical as it gets — here are my favorite things to do in the charming Estonian capital in winter!
Rovaniemi in February: The Perfect Time to Visit?
A trip to Finnish Lapland is expensive, so you’ll want to be sure you’re timing it perfectly so you can have the Arctic experience of your dreams. And if you’re trying to decide what the best month to visit Rovaniemi in the winter is, I’d argue that February is a seriously strong contender for most ideal…
How to Easily Visit Suomenlinna: Your No-Fuss Guide
I just keep returning to Helsinki in winter, and on my last visit, I finally checked out Suomenlinna. While the rest of Helsinki felt like it was beginning to defrost, winter still felt like it had its hold on Suomenlinna just a little bit longer, with frosty chunks of ice bobbing on the surface of…
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…
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The 21 Best Warm European Destinations in January [for 2026]
New Year, new you, new holiday destinations, anyone? If you’re looking to escape the more frigid clutches of other parts of Europe, don’t worry! Lovely warm European destinations in January are usually never more than a few hours’ plane ride away. Plus, prices for these Europe vacation spots in January are usually lower than they…
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…
Colmar in Winter: 17 Fairytale & Festive Things to Do
Colmar is possibly, just possibly, the most picturesque town in Alsace — a high distinction in a region that counts Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Kayserberg, and Eguisheim amongst its neighbors. Between its half-timbered colorful houses, its labyrinthine alleyways set along a canal, artisan shops — not to mention its cute cafés and rustic eateries — Colmar really…
Samatan, France: Quick Guide to Occitanie’s Famed Market Town
In the Gers department of the region of Occitanie — the sprawling rural part of Western France that stretches toward Spain and French Basque Country — you’ll find the small town of Samatan. This lovely little village is best-known for two things, which are a bit interwined: its legendary Monday market and the foie gras…
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Belize Packing List: What to Bring & Wear [For Female Travelers]
With a subtropical climate that makes visiting Belize relatively easy year-round, packing for Belize isn’t extremely difficult to do. The temperatures stay relatively similar year-round, with an average high of 84° F (29°C), and temperatures as low as 60°F (16°C) possible at night, in the more “wintery” part of the year (December-March). Since I was usually escaping…