Culture & History Travel Guides in the USA, Europe, & Beyond
Whenever I travel, I always look for a fun or elegant performance that I can add to my itinerary. In London, this was seeing a Shakespeare production in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. In NYC, this meant seeing Hamilton during a fantastic New York weekend. And in Vienna, this, of course, meant going to the Vienna … Read more
Only have one or two days in Madrid? Use this Madrid itinerary to plan the perfect one or two-day visit to Madrid! To make things simple, here’s what you need to know to check out the most iconic places in Madrid in one day, plus ideas for seeing Madrid in two days. Can’t read now? Pin for later! Good to Know: This guide to … Read more
Looking for hilarious Spain puns to share with friends before a trip to Spain? Or perhaps you want a few clever puns to use as Spain Instagram captions or a Spain status on your trip? Here are my favorite Spain jokes and puns to help make your amazing trip even more enjoyable! Read next: 101 Travel … Read more
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Looking for beautiful quotes about Barcelona, Spain? This gorgeous city inspires thousands of tourists every year (honestly, probably a few too many tourists), not to mention novelists, historians, and travel writers over the past centuries. Whether you’re looking for Barcelona travel inspiration or Barcelona Instagram captions, here are my favorite Barcelona quotes. Read next: 250 Inspirational … Read more
Spain is an amazing country to explore, full of diverse cities, fabulous cuisine, one of the most famous pilgrimages in the world, and, of course, amazing shopping opportunities. Here are the best Spain souvenirs and gifts from Spain that you should make sure to bring back with you after your trip is done! Can’t read … Read more
Catholic Monasteries are some of my Favorite Places As a history lover and former Catholic, I adore visiting Catholic monasteries for their history, art, and architecture. From the nunnery where the real Maria von Trapp lived in Austria to visiting the stunning Kylemore Abbey while backpacking in Ireland, I’ve spent many days on the road … Read more
Visiting Europe in September is a great idea for many tourists. You’ll be able to skip the families traveling during school holidays, you can take advantage of end-of-season discounts, and the crowds start to thin out a bit. Here are some of the best places to visit in September in Europe to enjoy the end … Read more
If you want to explore Europe but you want to avoid throngs of tourists, then pick one of these underrated cities in Europe to enjoy some of Europe off-the-beaten-path. Can’t read now? Pin for later! The Most Underrated Cities in Europe Here are my favorite European underrated cities. For an in-depth overview of what makes … Read more
Most of the time, choosing the best books to read on vacation is just as important as choosing the destination of your vacation. I mean, after all, a good book can change your life! Finding the right books at your preferred location – whether it’s on a beach, plane, long train ride, or in bed … Read more