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:…

The 21 Best Warm European Destinations in January [for 2026]

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

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…