For a month now, I have been living in Ghent, Belgium with a dear friend who I met while studying abroad. Despite having visited Belgium twice before, I had never given it too much attention – I visited quiet Bruges and bustling Brussels, but I never knew that smack in the middle was an absolute…
Planning a trip to Ireland but don’t know where to visit or what to see? Perched on a strategic harbor with a history that spans more than six hundred years, Kinsale brings to life the scenery, charm and beauty that epitomizes the Republic of Ireland.
The final segment, and perhaps the most important to my own study abroad experience (specifically the drinks and nightlife), puts Graz on par with nearly any city in Europe. By discovering the culinary scene and nightlife in Austria’s second largest city, you will stumble upon a lively, youthful, and cosmopolitan mecca hidden in Central Europe.…
Outside of the city, Graz boasts landscape completely unique to Austria. Despite being further from the Alps than most of Austria, the area presents chances to soak up a beautifully unique outdoors scene. Whether you are looking to hike, bike, explore the country side, or be guided through wine country, Graz and its surrounding area…
Austria is a country that attracts millions of tourists each year. For a country its size, it consistently attracts relatively high numbers of visitors who take in the Alps or make a city trip to the capital of Vienna or backdrop of the Sound of Music, Salzburg (Austrians have likely never seen this movie and…
The Costa del Sol in South-East Spain has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world for those looking to enjoy some Spanish sunshine and the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean. Indeed, 2018 was a record year for visitors to this part of the world, with an estimated 12.5 million tourists…
“One of the most exhilarating and picturesque hikes my wife and I experienced almost didn’t happen. While visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, we read about a nearby challenging trail that winds down the side of the mountain from Eze Village to the aqua-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the south of France. We decided to ascend the…
Santorini is one of the most visited islands in not only the Cyclades, but all of Greece. The island has the perfect combination of scenery, weather, picturesque views, and food. Visitors may be surprised to learn that there are ways to visit Santorini and avoid the high prices and high number of tourists. All you…
In my time travelling I’ve discovered that most countries have some strange and interesting traditions and laws, but none more so than Spain. Here are 10 facts that you probably didn’ t already know about this weird and wonderful land. Strange Laws While you would be well within your rights to walk along the…
“After being told countless times that I have a keen resemblance to Daniel Craig, I couldn’t wait to visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco that has been featured in two James Bond movies, Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye. And since my wife and I were already spending a few days on the French…