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…

Colmar in Winter: 17 Fairytale & Festive Things to Do

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…

9 Best Northern Lights Hotels in Norway to Chase the Aurora

9 Best Northern Lights Hotels in Norway to Chase the Aurora

Seeing the Northern lights is a true bucket list must, and the part of Norway north of the Arctic Circle is one of the best places in the world to tick it off your list! You can just as easily see the Northern Lights elsewhere in Northern Europe, like Swedish hotels or Finland glass igloos…

Seeing Northern Lights in Alta: Independently or on a Tour?

Seeing Northern Lights in Alta: Independently or on a Tour?

Alta is known as the city of the Northern Lights — but does it deserve this self-appointed title? This post is dedicated to helping you decide just that. As one of the northernmost cities in the world, Alta definitely has some solid rationale behind its claim to fame when it comes to the Northern Lights side…

Dog Sledding in Alta: My Experience & Tips For Your Husky Tour!

Dog Sledding in Alta: My Experience & Tips For Your Husky Tour!

One of the main reasons why people visit Northern Norway is to enjoy through its snow-coated, glittering white landscapes. And there’s no more special way to celebrate the beauty of a crisp Norwegian winter day than by mushing your own dog team through the landscapes of Alta, a beautiful small city north of the Arctic…

Visiting the Svalbard Ice Caves: The Tour I Took & 3 Unique Others!

Visiting the Svalbard Ice Caves: The Tour I Took & 3 Unique Others!

Of all my memories of the frozen world of my February visit to Longyearbyen, snowmobiling out to a remote ice cave in Svalbard was definitely the highlight of my trip. … even though it was an activity I almost didn’t do because I had the worst anxiety I’d experienced in the last decade. Luckily, my…