Aha, here we are! Last month, I wrote that I probably wouldn’t be able to get a November recap out due to my travel schedule, but I got to work and wrote the lion’s share of the recap before setting off on my trip. Not only that, but I got to writing my best and […]
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If you’re looking for an unusual Christmas market that will surprise you, delight you, and make you feel like a kid again — you’ll fall in love with the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market in France! Located in the heart of the Alsace region, the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market is an interactive medieval market filled with performers who
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If you want to experience the best Christmas markets in France, there should be one destination at the top of your itinerary: Alsace. This German-flavored region in northeast France is home to the best Christmas markets in the country. And boy, does Alsace go all out at Christmas! You’re going to love it here. If
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Ah, October, one of the best months of the year. The month began in Madagascar with a few days in Nosy Be before flying to Prague, heading to Piemonte for a weekend, and coming back to enjoy the rest of the fall colors. I’m thrilled to be enjoying a few weeks of quiet before I
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Is it a good idea to visit Paris in winter? Or will it be a disaster? Don’t worry — you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve been traveling to Paris in the winter for decades! Paris is a fabulous city year-round, and you can visit at any time of year and have a great
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Welcome to beautiful Bilbao! This port city in northern Spain is part of the Pais Vasco — the Basque Country. It’s the largest city in this part of Spain, known best for its culinary scene and the famous Guggenheim Museum. If you think you know Spanish cities, just wait until you see Bilbao — with
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San Sebastián is an absolute gem of a seaside city in the Basque Country of Spain. Whether you’re here for the incredible food scene, the lush greenery, or the glorious beaches, it’s easy to fall in love with this place! Known as Donostia in the Basque language, San Sebastián is cradled by the Bay of
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September 2025 is one of the most adventurous months I have had in years! My long-awaited trip to Mauritius, Réunion, and Madagascar took place — and this trip had the highest highs and lowest lows of the whole year. This is a BIG monthly recap and quite a bit happened, so get ready for a
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This month I turned 41! In the heart of summer, I made a few quick visits around Europe, but kept things pretty low-key for the most part. From rural Slovakia to urban Poland to suburban England, here are the best moments of August 2025! Destinations Visited Highlights A perfect birthday getaway to the High Tatras.
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This month brought a beautiful summer in Prague. This year we’ve been having a cooler-than-usual summer, and this July was particularly lovely, with temperatures that made it so easy and pleasant to spend time outside. Let’s take a look at what I got up to in July 2025! Destinations Visited Highlights Seeing Kendrick Lamar and
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