Category: Trip Reports

My breakdown and expectations on trips I’ve been on!

A Trip to London

a view of London's st Paul's cathedral from millennium bridge with the dome in the center

I have finally returned to London after a decade! It’s changed drastically since 2008 but it’s improved for the better! Here are a few things we visited that were a lot of fun and worth it for your next trip to London. This trip was combined with a trip to Edinburgh so check that out!…Read more

Visit Edinburgh

colorful buildings along a cobblestone Victoria street

I finally got to visit Edinburgh! I was really smitten with this city and I really can’t wait to go back. Here’s what I got into while I was there for a few days before heading to London. Let’s go! Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh is full of things to see. The city has a vibe all…Read more

Belgian Cabin Getaway

a shallow creek at our Belgian cabin getaway

We went for a cabin getaway for the weekend to the Ardennes! We stayed at Les Cabanes de Rensiwez and it had a wonderful location! It did have some housekeeping and noise issues but more on that later. Let’s get into it! Key Takeaways The Mahe Suite We stayed in the Mahe Suite which is…Read more

Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc

a man in white shirt arms wide standing on the tour du Mont Blanc trail with mountains and cloud behind

Have you ever thought about hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc? Me neither but I found myself doing it after getting invited in a Facebook group. It was amazing but here’s a few things I quickly learned coming from someone who’s never done long distance hiking in the Alps but rather used to Rocky Mountain…Read more

Brno Czechia Weekend

looking up at a blue sky with the grey church on the left

I had a quick weekend to Brno Czechia and met a friend there. It was a nice solo getaway to a cool city. Here’s some fun things I got into while I was there and you should too! Getting to Brno I drove to Brno. Remember, Czech Republic requires a vignette if you drive on…Read more

Bacharach Germany Weekend Getaway

Bacharach downtown area with timber houses and stone streets

Need to get away for a few days? Head down to Bacharach Germany! Here’s a few details to note for your upcoming weekend trip to the Rhine River valley. Bacharach Lodging We stayed at the Bacharach Gingerbread House. It’s an Airbnb owned by a local and it’s furnished great and located in a great spot!…Read more

A Berlin Weekend

the Berlin Dom with snow falling and snow on the ground

We had a Berlin weekend in February and it was great! I’ve only ever visited in the summer and that is awesome but this time it was winter…and it was beautiful! Winter Berlin was really a great time. It wasn’t busy, it was lightly snowing, the Ubahn was quiet and easy to get around. It…Read more

Dublin Ireland Trip Report

3 large copper pot stills at teeling distillery in Dublin Ireland

Dublin brings a lot of ideas to the front of this American’s brain. Mainly, the idea that you can drink until your heart’s content! This trip was a lot of that but it was nice to get out and see a few things. While the purpose was more for visiting old friends, I was still…Read more

Geneva Switzerland Trip Report

a geyser looking jet shooting up in lake Geneva with blue water all around

What’s better than impromptu trip to Geneva Switzerland?! I drove down to Geneva to visit a friend who was flying in for work so I decided to make the 6 hour trip down there and here’s what you can expect from a quick weekend trip in this lake-side city! You can also check out my…Read more

Planning a Rome Trip

a photo from the top of the dome of st peter looking into the square with rome expanding into the distance Photo by DAVID ILIFF. License: CC BY-SA 3.0

I was asked to help with planning a Rome trip for a friend’s upcoming summer vacation. I’ll discuss the places I have already visited and a few places I missed that will be added to a future trip! Enjoy! Tips and Tricks for Rome Here are a few things I’d recommend you keep in mind…Read more