
Category: Travel Stories
Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.


Wonderful Winter in Liechtenstein Trip: 4 Fantastic Activities to Try!
We love places that aren’t filled with tourists. Those wonderful small towns where you can find yourself alone on a street in the middle of the day or have a restaurant all to yourself. And we’ve found that these gems often have the most interesting history and some... Read more
A Winter Visit to Füssen, Germany – Neuschwanstein & SO MUCH More!
While planning our three-week trip through Germany for December, we knew we had to include Neuschwanstein Castle in our itinerary. We love castles and this is THE castle to see – especially with a snowy backdrop. So, we added it to our route and decided to base... Read more
4 Christmas Markets in Strasbourg, France that Add Magic to Your Holiday Trip
When Buddy suggested we go see the Christmas markets in Strasbourg, France – known around the world as the ‘Capital of Christmas’ – I initially said no. I just didn’t think it could possibly live up to the expectations I had in my head. And I didn’t want to go out of... Read more
A Short Trip to Heidelberg for Castle & Christmas Adventures
For our multi-week German Christmas market extravaganza, we planned out our route based on which markets looked the most scenic or unique. When we caught a glimpse of Christmas in Heidelberg and realized we could also tour the epic castle ruins above the market, we... Read more
Fairy-Tale Magic & Real-Life History: 8 Things to Do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Taking our first steps into what is arguably the most picturesque, fairy-tale city in Germany was like stepping back in time to the middle ages. There are so many things to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber! This medieval destination felt much more magical than any... Read more
Touring 38 of the BEST Christmas Markets in Germany & Beyond
Visiting the best Christmas Markets in Germany has been the sole item on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. And while there is definitely a long post about all the feelings I've had about getting to see this life-long dream come true, we wanted to be sure... Read more
Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris vs Disney World in Orlando
Apparently, there are some places you should have very well planned out if you are visiting, and Paris is one of them. Funny enough, so is Disneyland Paris. Which is probably why we struggled hard at both of them, because we really like to just wing things. Plus,... Read more
Perfect Weekend in Bruges – 48 Hours of Eating, Drinking & Relaxing
There’s a really good chance that 40 years from now, when I look back on my life, one of my favorite memories will be of us wandering around the dark streets of Bruges, half-drunk and wholly-joyful – kissing next to canals, dancing in empty streets, and laughing... Read more