Europe

Christmas in Europe: An Incredible 12 Day / 4 Country Itinerary

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Have you been looking for a place to spend your next Christmas holiday? Well, you should consider a European destination! There are festive Christmas markets in multiple countries which make for an extra special experience. You can visit London,…

10 Awesome Things To Do in Amsterdam

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When it comes to things to do in Amsterdam, you will find that the list can get rather long.  I used to live in Leiden (about 35 minutes south), and I always loved heading into "the dam" and exploring different areas.  While some people…

Exploring the Coastlines & Beaches of Corfu, Greece

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My first trip to Corfu, Greece was back in 2011 when I was working as a guide for a small travel agency based in Italy.  It was our responsibility to take students to this hedonistic party hostel called The Pink Palace.  Each day…

Five Reasons Why I Want to Visit Iceland

As I sit here in my room in Sydney, my mind has been wandering about what my next big trip is going to be.  I've thought about the idea of heading over to New Zealand for a north-south road trip, backpacking Central America, or possibly…

8 Reasons Why Barcelona Is The Best European City During Summer

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I've lived in Barcelona for two different summer periods now; in 2012 and 2014.  Honestly, no matter what time of the year it is, Barcelona is hands down my favorite city in Europe.  However, I'm going to focus on my top 8 reasons…

The Top 10 Best Things To Do in Barcelona, Spain

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7 Reasons Why I Loved Living in the Netherlands

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Over the past few weeks, I've really been trying to figure out what my next move is.  I've literally gone back and forth between options like teaching English in Vietnam, starting a working holiday visa in Australia or New Zealand, or moving…
UNique Facts about London

2-Week Intro Backpacking Itinerary for Europe

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Deciding which places to visit in Europe if you only have a short amount of time can be a bit difficult! There are so many amazing cities to explore, foods to try, and cultures to discover. I've lived in Europe for over three years working as…

5 Must-Try Places to Eat In Florence, Italy

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I was fortunate enough to live in Florence for over a year and a half, and it is hands down one of my favorite cities for food.  I'm admittedly a very gluttonous person, and must have gained at least 20 pounds while living in Italy.  For anyone…

Top 10 Amazing Things To Do in Munich

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Munich will easily become one of your favorite destinatons in Europe after your visit first there.  It's the capital of Bavaria, and is the third largest city in Germany.  You'll be blown away by the beautiful architecture, delicious food…

The Best Year Of My Life: 2014 – A Year In Review

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Looking back on 2014 brings me nothing but amazing and life-changing memories.  I don’t even know how to express how much year this has influenced my life, but I will always look at 2014 as the year when I got it all “somewhat figured out”.…

3 Days in Slovenia Was Not Enough

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I had been dying to go to Slovenia for years, and the time finally came.  Unfortunately, due to overstaying my time in Barcelona by about 11 days,  I really cut my time short exploring the beauty of Slovenia.  And It's official.  3 Days…