Europe

Bergen is a historic yet hip city with easy access to nature, and was the last stop on our journey through Norway. We spent 3.5 days and 3 nights here, after a multi faceted trip from Gudvangen. Arrivals Bergen has an international airport and is …

We spent our first anniversary in Norway and the fjords were definitely the trip highlight! At the risk of sounding like a paperback novel, how about four days of adventure and romance from scenic train journeys, to waterfall hikes, private photo shoots and a Viking …

Everyone’s heard about Norway’s fjords, but to be honest, the country hadn’t made it onto my must see list. My husband suggested it, as an alternative to overly visited and insanely expensive Iceland, when we planned a trip for our anniversary. Once we started the …

I never pass up an opportunity to explore, even if I only have a few hours! So, when I booked our flights to Norway, I was thrilled to discover a 7 hour and 40 minute layover at London Gatwick on our return trip. Booking European …

I am no fashionista and you’re probably not going to ask me what’s the most stylish thing to wear. So this is not a ‘how to look like a celebrity’ packing guide, but practical advice on what you really should take to Italy for your …

Everyone has heard of Sicily, but Sardinia is often overlooked. Roughly the same size as Sicily, Sardinia is within sight of Corsica and is about as close to Africa as it is to mainland Italy. It has a vivid history, sitting at the crossroads between …

I’ve spent the last couple weeks writing about ancient Roman sites in the modern city of Rome, and then all about the Vatican. Now, I want to focus on Rome beyond those two subjects- the food, the other sites, and practical traveler information! So yes, …

Visiting the Vatican can be an exercise in frustration, or it can be an interesting, educational, or religious experience. Here are some tips to assist in making your trip pleasant, plus insight on a so-called ‘secret’ tour, in other words- how to actually visit the …

My bachelor’s degree is in History, focused on medieval Europe, but ancient Rome was a close runner up. I love the history of Rome! So, I write this with great glee as visiting these sites was like living history to me. This is certainly not …

Naples, Italy is famous for its pizza, and as the gateway to Pompeii, Sorrento and the rest of the Amalfi Coast. It’s home to the National Archaeological Museum, which contains many of the Pompeiian treasure. The city has also been called rough, dirty and dangerous. …