Ireland is known for being a fan favorite destination. I thought at first that its popularity was maybe because it’s a good destination for Americans who want to travel internationally to an English-speaking location, and there are just less of those to rank. But that they speak English is actually the least enticing thing about…
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Four Faves: Ireland and Northern Ireland
It’s been a long time since I’ve worked on this site, and almost as long that we didn’t get to travel due to a certain virus that I don’t think I need to name. But despite it feeling like I’d never get to leave my state (or house) again, we did eventually get to break…
Four Faves: Morocco
Kevin and I just got back from a 6-day-long whirlwind trip to Morocco. Before we left, strangers online told me we couldn’t do this country justice in only 6 days, and that we really should consider extending it. Well, that wasn’t an option for us due to scheduling. And while we certainly didn’t see even…
Hidden Gem in Oslo: Blå Sunday Market
If you find yourself in Oslo, Norway on a Sunday and you’re looking for somewhere interesting to wander, consider the Blå Sunday Market in the Grünerløkka neighborhood. It’s not terribly easy to find, so get your maps in order beforehand, and don’t count on asking a local where to find it (the ones we talked…
Four Faves: Norway
Earlier this year Kevin and I found a good flight deal to Oslo, Norway, and jumped at the chance to see a new country. We weren’t really sure what to expect before we left, but we came back with lots of great memories. Here are my top four. 1. Spending our 5-year wedding anniversary at…
Norway: A 1-Week Itinerary (for Non-Hikers)
Many countries are hard to grasp in only a week. Having only been to a couple regions, I can’t say with certainty that Norway is one of them, but I assume it is. Still, I feel this itinerary gives you a great taste of all that Norway is, in a short amount of time. This…
London: A One-Week Itinerary
This itinerary is designed for lovers of history, popular English fiction, architecture, and scones. It includes a lot of walking and using public transit, but is lighter on food recommendations (but that is easy to customize). Some of the attractions may have different opening hours depending on the day of the week; please double check…
5 London Tourist Attractions That Are Worth It
Click here to see my 1-week itinerary for London. 1. Hampton Court Palace (starting at £18.20) Towards the outer edges of London, Hampton Court Palace is a fascinating look into historical royal life. It is a massive complex that can take a full-day to explore at leisure, and is well worth the time. It has…
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