When you think of winter vacation destinations in Europe, Porto may not be the first place that comes to mind, but the second-largest Portuguese city has plenty to offer that will surprise you. While Porto may not be the place to go for typical winter activities or the most impressive Christmas markets, it offers quite…
Planning to visit Paris in winter? Don’t get caught unprepared — here’s what to pack & wear!
Europe in winter is a magical place! While you certainly can find several places for winter sun in Europe, this post is all about enjoying the festive side to Europe in December and the rest of winter! From traditional Christmas markets in Germany to dog sledding and Northern lights chasing in the Arctic, here are…
Winter can be a tough time of year, especially if you’re just stuck at home in the same old routines, but there’s one surefire cure – a winter escape! And, when you’re looking for a perfect destination to escape life as usual, it’s impossible to find somewhere better than France. No matter if you’re looking…
Born a California girl, I was spoiled with the beautiful, mild Bay Area winters growing up… … and then when I was 17, I moved to New York City to attend college and I was promptly educated in the fact that California’s climate was an extraordinary exception. Let’s face it — in many parts of…
Rome in winter is full of surprises. There’s no telling if you’ll be freezing at unusually low temperatures at the end of February or sweating under your winter jacket with spring-like weather in early December. Whether you’re lucky to visit the Italian capital in gorgeous sunny weather or end up spending an entire week with…
For those enchanted by the pristine beauty of snow-clad peaks, Grand Teton National Park in winter is nothing short of a daydream come to life. As frequent snowfall sculpts and changes the mountain’s craggy surfaces and hiking trails get a snowy blanket tucking them in, Grand Teton’s winter panoramas are even more serene. ⌛ Planning…
When the Northern hemisphere begins to heat up, New Zealand becomes one of the very few ski locations around the world. As the days shorten and the mercury drops, many head to New Zealand’s most idyllic town – Queenstown. Located in the very south of New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is a winter lover’s paradise….
Venice, Italy’s most unique city, attracts millions of tourists each year, getting busiest during the crammed summer months. Although the weather is undoubtedly much better in the summer, it comes at a cost: Venice suffers greatly from overtourism during these months. Think long lines everywhere you want to go, crowded piazzas you have to strain…
