Category: Europe
Our best tips for places to go in Europe and activities to plan for. From taking a road trip through the stunning Transylvania area of Romania to celebrating the new year in Reykjavik, Iceland.
We have explored all over Europe, with a focus on outdoor activities and unique experiences.
24+ BEST Places to Visit in Romania in October: Medieval Cities & Beautiful Scenery
When we decided to visit Romania in October a few years ago, it was honestly simply because this Eastern European country is not currently included in the Schengen agreement. If visiting Europe as a United States citizen, you are allowed to stay in the Schengen area... Read more
12 AMAZING Reasons to Visit Croatia in Fall: Autumn Harvest, Big Savings & More!
From strolling through coastal cities to taking an inland road trip to scenic landmarks, a trip to Croatia in fall is well worth it! In addition to being a great time of year for outdoor activities, there are multiple cultural events happening as well – like the Good... Read more
17 Amazing Iceland Camping Sites & Tips for Camper Van Rentals in Iceland
According to our dedicated research, camping is the BEST WAY to see Iceland. We spent almost two weeks exploring Iceland’s Ring Road and out into the West Fjords in a campervan and absolutely loved it. Traveling by campervan (or getting a rental car and tent camping... Read more
Wondering What to Do in Santorini for 3 Days? Check Out Our Amazing Itinerary!
Touring a Greek island (or a few!) is a dream trip for many people. It's just so romantic and iconic and offers all the wonderful experiences you could want on a vacation. Although we usually like to travel slowly, we found ourselves with less than a week before... Read more
10 Stunning Options for Finding the Best Sunset in Santorini
There are a few things we always try to prioritize when we are visiting a new place: hiking in nature, trying local cuisine, and watching an epic sunset or sunrise (or both). Since we had time, we enjoyed a few places known for the best sunset in Santorini, and none... Read more
6 Reasons You Should Definitely Visit Iceland in Winter
The daylight hours may be limited from November through February, but the unique holiday traditions and amazing activity options make it so worth it to visit Iceland in winter! We were fortunate to spend six weeks at a pet sit in Reykjavik from late November to early... Read more
6 Hidden Gem Iceland Waterfalls Near Reykjavik (That Are Extra Pretty in Winter!)
I've been reminiscing on our past trips to Iceland lately and realized there is so much more we never shared, especially from our six-week winter visit! Of course, waterfalls are one of the first things to come to mind when thinking of this ridiculously beautiful... Read more
What Does a Typical Day of International House Sitting with Pets Look Like? (+VIDEO!)
I remember when I first heard about international house sitting, we were still in a home of our own and I couldn't imagine ever being comfortable staying at a stranger's place – especially in a foreign country! Maybe that's because, at the time, I would have... Read more
22 Tips for Minimalist Packing with Carry-On Bags: Multi-Season Trip
Although we've managed to make carry-on bags work, we are far from pros at this minimalist packing thing. For our most recent five-month trip to Europe, I packed a thermometer “just in case we need to check if one of us has a fever.” We also brought a... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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