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.
8 Unique Things to Do in Gibraltar on a Day Trip from Spain
A famous rock, views of Africa, cheeky monkeys, and an airstrip with a sidewalk going through it. That’s about all we knew of Gibraltar before our visit. And that was more than enough to pique our interest. I mean, the monkeys alone would have been enough to get us to... Read more
20+ Fun Things to Do on a Weekend Trip to Edinburgh Scotland
After skipping Dublin and Belfast during our whirlwind trip to Ireland (we just ran out of time and energy!), we couldn't wait to explore our first major European city. While we only had a weekend trip to Edinburgh Scotland, we made sure to pack it all in with miles... Read more
5 BEST Things To Do in the Isle of Skye: The Most Magical Place in Scotland
As soon as we started planning our time in Scotland, I had one thing on my mind: exploring Isle of Skye. I had seen photos of this magical place for over a decade and it looked like our own personal heaven. Waterfalls, lush hikes, and possible fairy sightings? There... Read more
22 Unique Things to Do in Inverness Scotland & Awesome Day Trips
When we saw a long house sit for Scotland in autumn, we just couldn't resist applying. Once we were chosen, this sit actually kicked off our plans for our multi-month European adventure. We were so thankful for so much time to really see the best things to do in... Read more
Our Favorite Day Trip from Inverness: Dunrobin Castle
I've dreamed of getting to see castles like Dunrobin Castle since I was a little girl (shocker, I know). Of course, I do make it a point to stop at every castle some rich person built for a random reason in middle-of-nowhere America. But it is not the same as... Read more
3 Gorgeous Waterfalls Near Inverness, Scotland
There is just something so breathtaking about watching water rush over a cliffside, down a mountain, or through a canyon. We have been long-time waterfall lovers and seek them out wherever we go. Usually, a quick Google search leads us to many local favorites that we... Read more
Epic 5-Day Ireland Road Trip Itinerary to the Top Sights!
When we told people we were going on an Ireland road trip that would take us from Belfast in the north, all the way down to Killarney and Kilkenny in the south and back up again – in just five days, we weren’t surprised it was seen as a ridiculous endeavor (by both... Read more
How Two Weeks of Van Life in Iceland Led to Full-Time RV Life
Have you ever been infected by an idea? It enters your brain and won't die no matter how much you try to smother it with other thoughts. A lot of people say they get bit by the travel bug and can't stop thinking about their desire to see new places. Renting a... Read more