Culture & History Travel Guides in the USA, Europe, & Beyond
My dog Lucy is now an expert flyer, and she’s flown with me a dozen times or so (she’s also survived multiple cross-country road trips, but that’s for another day). She’s such an expert that she’s kindly sitting in my lap trying to take over my keyboard herself. I try to bring her with me … Read more
I am absolutely in love with the Emerald Isle. I’ve spent about a month road tripping everywhere from Belfast to Galway, from Connemara to Dingle, and everywhere in between. While I know that I can’t wait to go back to Ireland again and again, I’ve seen enough beautiful Irish cities and landmarks to fill a … Read more
London is one of the most popular cities in the world for tourists, but it is a very expensive city to visit. You can easily reduce your vacation costs by visiting a few of the many free things to do in London! The best part of all these free activities in London is that … Read more
Can’t read now? Pin for later! Where to Stay in Mallorca What is Winter in Mallorca Like? Best Things to Do in Mallorca in Winter Cathedral Explore the Old Town Fundació Miró Mallorca Shop on X Street … Read more
When I left Sofia, Bulgaria at the beginning of December, I was really heartbroken about it. Something along the lines of this: But now I’m back! And though I’ve alluded to my reasons before, now that I’ve been here for a month, I think its time to share what’s up. In November, I met the … Read more
Iceland is a beautiful country, but so many people skip Reykjavik or don’t think of it as a beautiful city. But it is! Reykjavik is insanely cool, with fantastic modern architecture and great natural wonders nearby. Here are my picks for the most Instagrammable places in Reykjavik so you can find the best photo spots … Read more
Azerbaijan is a stunning country. From Baku’s funky modern architecture to the pristine mountains of Nakhchivan, here are the best Azerbaijan photography locations and the thirteen spots that get my vote for the most Instagrammable places in Azerbaijan. The Most Instagrammable Places in Azerbaijan & Best Azerbaijan Photography Spots In no particular order… … Read more
I spent two weeks backpacking around Tunisia, and I absolutely fell in love. From the stunning Mediterranean views to the historic sites in Carthage to the ancient Roman amphitheater, this is a country that photographers (both amateur and professional) will love. The best part? It’s far under-touristed, so you can see many of these … Read more
The country of Malta is beautiful, with many hidden corners spread across the three islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino. While you’ll want to hit some of the country’s most famous sites, don’t forget that there are some hidden gems here, too! After traveling Malta over the past few years, here are my picks for … Read more
I remember the first time I crossed the Pont Jacques-Cartier into Montreal. After driving up from Philadelphia, it felt like I was entering a new world. It didn’t feel like we were in North America anymore, somehow it seemed like we had driven into Europe. Montreal is charming and sophisticated, which is why it quickly … Read more