Spanish Riding School in Vienna: 5 Ways to See the Magic [2025]

Spanish Riding School in Vienna: 5 Ways to See the Magic [2025]

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,…

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…

How to Visit Herculaneum from Naples: Literally Everything You Need to Know!

How to Visit Herculaneum from Naples: Literally Everything You Need to Know!

Often overshadowed by Pompeii, its more famous ruined cousin, not everybody is aware that Herculaneum is a fascinating archaeological site in its own right, with findings dating back to the same period of the Mount Vesuvius explosion.  Since it is smaller, easier to visit, and often less crowded than Pompeii — some of the most…

How Not to Get to Capri from Naples: Hydrofoil Hell vs. Ferry Bliss

How Not to Get to Capri from Naples: Hydrofoil Hell vs. Ferry Bliss

The funniest thing about my disastrous trip from Naples to Capri by fast boat is how easily it could be avoided.  My friend Megan had specifically warned me about the rough boat journey between Naples and Capri, especially in the winter months when I visited Capri (specifically, early March).  She’s emetophobic and, miraculously, still one…

How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience

How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience

One of the most magical and little-known places you can visit in Tromsø, the MS Vulkana has transformed from its origins as a 1957 deep-sea fishing boat into a floating spa oasis. The result of a passion project of two Norwegian couples, this group of four friends purchased a fishing boat during the pandemic, with…

The 4 Best Prosecco and Wine Tours from Venice [2025]

The 4 Best Prosecco and Wine Tours from Venice [2025]

If you’re visiting Italy, Venice is one of those can’t-miss cities. It may be cliché, but all the hype is there for a reason. How can it not be? The bustle and beauty of Saint Mark’s Square and its many landmarks and the gondola rides through the Grand Canal are out of this world! That…

The 3 Best Mt. Etna Wine Tours from Catania & Taormina

The 3 Best Mt. Etna Wine Tours from Catania & Taormina

Sicily is synonmyous with sun-drenched beach towns, ancient hilltop cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites practically around every bend… but if you ask me, the real showstopper? The food and wine. Especially when you’re sipping authentic Italian wines on the slopes of an actual (and active!) volcano. Of course, that volcano is none other than the…

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Park Güell [Local’s Guide]

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Park Güell [Local’s Guide]

Whether you are itching to visit Gaudí architectural delights, seeking some oxygen away from the buzz of the city center, or simply looking for killer views of the city, Park Güell is well worth a visit! That said, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not the most straightforward attraction in Barcelona. While its…