One of our favorite things in European Christmas Markets are the specialty vendors selling local goods. From Strasbourg to Budapest, we have explored the markets in both small and large towns across Europe this year. We enjoyed seeing some Christmas market staples in all of the European markets, such as mulled wine and festive ornaments. […]
One of the most magical experiences during the Christmas season in Europe is getting to explore a Christmas Market. Widely popular throughout Central and Northern Europe, Christmas Markets are filled with festive stands selling Glühwein (hot mulled wine), Christmas decorations, and gifts. Different regions offer different regional specialties including food, decor, and traditions. Of the
This summer, we visited Scotland for the first time. With only seven days in Scotland, we needed to maximize our time in order to see as much as we could. While nearly all of our road and train trip experiences and suggestions across the UK are self-guided, we decided to pay extra to have a
Planning a trip to the UK almost always includes a stop in London. From London, you can explore the rest of England by train (non-stop trains are easy to find to other major UK destinations such as York and Edinburgh), or by road trip (we would suggest Windsor or the Cotswolds for nearby destinations). While
Located less than two hours from London, the Cotswolds is a romantic and historic region of Southwest England. From small villages such as Bibury to larger towns such as Chipping Campden and Bourton-on-the-Water, there is plenty to explore! The Cotswold Villages are historic, beautiful, and great for visitors (whether you just come to explore the
Growing up, our family used to frequently go to Honolulu for major work trips. While we loved Waikiki, we often got tired of the overpriced and over touristy restaurants. We found it so easy to get caught in the tourist trap that we missed the whole experience of being in Hawaii. While some of these
Our favorite part of Oahu is the famed North Shore. It is the perfect compliment to the hustle and bustle of urban Waikiki! From fun food trucks to awesome activities, and an adorable town (Haleiwa), the North Shore has enough things to do that you could fill an entire Hawaiian vacation there. That being said,
Strasbourg is the main city in the Alsace region of France. The region is known for its mix of German and French heritage, as well as its vineyards and wineries. Additionally, the European Court of Human Rights is located in Strasbourg, as is the European Parliament (headquartered in Brussels and Strasbourg). While Strasbourg is a
Heidelberg is one of Western Germany’s classic pedestrian only towns. The town was made famous by Heidelberg University and Heidelberg Castle. Today, Heidelberg is a great place to visit if you enjoy learning about history, strolling through cobble-stoned streets, and finding fun (and lively) restaurants. Our favorite way to explore Heidelberg, Germany is on a
