If Lahti was in any other part of the Nordics, it’d surely get a lot more attention, but Finnish cities with the exception of the capital seem to coast under the radar. It’s as if most people’s knowledge of the country stops after Helsinki and Finnish Lapland (with its ‘capital’ in Rovaniemi). But in between…
My first visit to Garmisch-Partenkirchen was actually a complete accident while exploring Bavarian towns like Füssen, but as I drove into town, I could already tell that this would be one of my favorite places in Germany. Home to Germany’s highest mountain, Garmisch is the idyllic Bavarian mountain town of your dreams! You can spend…
While the big, famous cities like Florence, Siena, and Pisa are mandatory stops for any visitor traveling to Tuscany, the Central Italian region is also home to countless delightful little towns. Although they fly under the radar for most travelers, a closer look reveals that these charming little locales are just as worthy of attention….
Azure waters, rugged coastline, candy-colored houses in every color of the rainbow: the Cinque Terre, Italian for ‘five lands’, of the Italian Riviera are too beautiful to be true. Connected by hiking trails and train, these five villages are part of the protected lands of Cinque Terre National Park, and they collectively became a UNESCO…
Nestled in the beautiful region of Provence, Arles quickly entrances visitors with its timeless charm. The combination of Roman history, delicious cuisine provençale and an endless love for the arts is an exquisite mix found nowhere else. With a myriad of experiences to offer, and a stunning landscape on the edge of the Camargue, Arles…
Let’s be real: who wouldn’t want to visit a medieval town filled with fairytale charm on their trip to Germany? Füssen is famous for its picturesque old town, pristine natural landscapes and nearby castles (yes, there’s more than one!) that inspired the work of Walt Disney. There is even a section of road that is…
Few places represent the Italian idea of la dolce vita like the Amalfi Coast! The expression, made famous by the eponymous film, refers to a life of pleasure, beauty, and self-indulgence — all things which are plentiful on the Amalfi Coast! The beauty of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the dramatic coastline with colorful villages, gorgeous restaurants…
Portugal doesn’t sit in the shadows of more famous European countries anymore. The country’s beautiful cities draw millions of tourists each year. But, you don’t have to put up with the crowds in Porto and Lisbon if you want to enjoy Portugal’s fantastic cuisine, historic architecture, and multicultural vibes. The Portuguese countryside is a paradise…
Everyone flocks to the Yucatán peninsula for its truly stunning beaches. But ever the contrarian, my favorite beach in Mexico is actually not a beach at all. It’s a lake, and it’s the most beautiful lake I’ve ever seen in the world. Yes, I’m talking about quiet little Lake Bacalar. Not quite as coastal as…
