Would you believe me if I told you that Glasgow, Scotland reminded me of Philadelphia? Scotland’s largest city certainly hasn’t produced any Hollywood-blockbuster wrestlers or created a cheese steak that draws foodies from all over the world, so the comparison might seem as Continue reading
Category Archives: Europe
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9 Iceland Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
Without a doubt, Iceland is the hottest new travel trend in the northern hemisphere. Adventurers from all over the world are flocking to this Arctic nation in droves and sharing drool-worthy photos on Instagram and Twitter, making a handful Continue reading
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Six Unforgettable Sights in Bavaria, Germany
Even if you’ve never heard of Bavaria, chances are you’ve seen the photos: whimsical, fairy-tale castles nestled in the Alps, rolling green hills and idyllic countryside scenes, and small towns and cities marked by red roofs and spires. While Bavaria Continue reading
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Six Incredible Waterfalls in South Iceland
It’s not a secret: my favorite part about Iceland is the country’s seemingly endless supply of waterfalls. Massive, multi-story falls cascade over cliffs along the side of roads and in the middle of national parks, thoroughly ensuring visitors are Continue reading
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Seven Can’t-Miss Sights in Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow might be Scotland’s most populous city, but to this day, international travel remains focused on Edinburgh. Sure, Glasgow may not host the world-famous Fringe festival every August, and a centuries-old castle may not sit high above it on a hill, but there are Continue reading
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Five Sights to Visit in Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria, a small city about 190 miles west of Vienna, has two international claims to fame: Mozart’s birthplace and the urban backdrop of the cherished film, The Sound of Music. Fans of classical music, elegantly preserved European cities, Continue reading
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Ten Jaw-Dropping Sights for an Icelandic Stopover
If you follow travel fads at all, then you might know that the Icelandic stopover has become the hot new trend in trans-Atlantic sightseeing. Thanks to moderately priced cross-continental flights on Reykjavik-based airlines like Continue reading
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Iceland’s Wild Landscape, Part Two
Iceland’s landscape is its greatest attraction, and is the reason why I planned a return trip eleven months after I first visited the Reykjavik. I associate endless, desolate landscapes with this north Atlantic nation, where the weather can transition between Continue reading
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Here’s Every Excuse You Need To Visit Western Norway
When Americans travel abroad to Europe, cities often dominate their itineraries. Paris, London, Amsterdam, Rome – and I completely understand why. I’ve city-hopped around Europe in what has become a treasured twenty- Continue reading
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Lush, Green Paradise in the Ernz Noire Valley
What comes to your mind when I say “Luxembourg?” Fairy tale villages tucked away in the valleys of rolling hills? A small, idyllic nation overshadowed by its larger neighbors? Medieval castles and fortresses everywhere you look? Before I visited Continue reading