Europe

Austria

June 30, 2023

Why you Need to Road Trip Austria in October!

Curios why you need to road trip Austria in October? First, why even choose Austria? It has gorgeous gorgeous alp views like Switzerland, but without the price-tag; plus great beer! Second, October is the best month to visit Austria because: Weather is awesomeFall Foliage is peakingPrices are downCrowds are minimalBelow I'll delve deep into the perfect creation that is Austria in October. I'll also convince you that renting a car and taking a road trip through Austria is the best option for s[...]

Day trip from Madrid to Toledo. View Point in Toledo

Toledo, Spain

Europe, Travel Guides

June 26, 2023

A Day Trip from Madrid to Toledo: What you Need to Know!

A day trip from Madrid to Toledo is easy and something I highly recommend adding to your Madrid itinerary! If you have Googled or Instagram-stocked Toledo, you know the city is absolutely gorgeous. With its large walls perched up on a hill plus its history as the prior capital of Spain, it boasts great views plus history. Here you get information on: How to get to Toledo from Madrid Highlights to see in your limited time in Toledo How much time you need in Toledo Cost of a day-trip to T[...]

Segovia

Europe, Travel Guides

June 11, 2023

Everything you Need to Know about a Day Trip from Madrid to Segovia!

I HIGHLY suggest adding a day trip from Madrid to Segovia to your Madrid itinerary! Our original itinerary to Spain did not include Segovia; it was added while sitting at dinner in Madrid on night 2 out of 5 😄 . This guide to Segovia will answer questions we should have researched a little better before heading to Segovia! Including: How to get there from Madrid- including which train, which train hub, how to get to city center from the train station in Segovia What to see/do in Segovia[...]

Madrid

Europe, Itineraries

November 6, 2022

An Amazing, PTO-Friendly Itinerary to Madrid

If you are like me and are playing the work/life juggling act, this itinerary to Madrid is for you! We used 4.5 days of PTO and were able to fit three cities into our trip! In summation, we had 2.5 days to explore Madrid along with two different day trips! Included in this post is a quick outline of a great way to spend yours days in the Madrid area (not a detailed, hour-by-hour breakdown 😉). P.S. Flying during the week like this itinerary is usually cheaper than flying on the weekends 🙂[...]

View of Almudena Cathedral from the hill to the east

Madrid, Spain

Europe, Travel Planning

June 23, 2022

10 Amazing things to do in Madrid

Madrid is an amazing city! Honestly, it is one of my favorite large cities I have been to due to its cleanliness, easy navigation, friendly people and amazing culture. So, what is there to do? These are the top 10 things we did while in Madrid! View of fountain from Ayuntamiento de Madrid 1. Do a "Tapa hop" Obviously you've heard of bar hopping, but have you heard of tapa hopping? It is custom in Spain to receive free tapas, the Spanish version of American appetizers, prio[...]

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Europe, Itineraries

September 11, 2021

Things to do in Amsterdam!

Things to do in Amsterdam! Amsterdam is considered the "Venice of the North." With all of the canals, Amsterdam is truly a stunning city. It was really one of my favorite cities we visited in our 3.5 week Europe trip (as I've mentioned in other posts 😜). Read on to find out what we really enjoyed, what didn't make the list and what we wish we would have been able to do! Amsterdam Bucket List Items we Loved! Disclaimer: these are things WE loved. People have their own preferences, but[...]

Munich, Germany

Europe, Travel Guides

August 24, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Munich, Germany!

A guide to Munich! Munich is one of my favorite European cities I have explored! It is the capitol of Bavaria, the largest German state, and is rich in history. The locals are so friendly, and the atmosphere is so fun and inviting. And, bonus, it is a city full of lots of beer! This guide covers:Highlights to seeThe best time to visitWeatherCurrencyWhere to stayExpected foodHow to get aroundWork on Monday Travels is supported by readers and, at no cost to you, may earn commission when you book o[...]

Croatia

Europe, Packing Guides

August 21, 2021

A Complete Guide to Packing for Croatia in October!

A guide to packing for Croatia in October! When you think of Croatia, you automatically think about warm, sunny summer days. However, we visited in October and had amazing weather! Our packing guide is focused on the Dalmatia region, Split and Dubrovnik, during October. Check the weather before you go! Work on Monday Travels is supported by readers and, at no cost to you, may earn commission when you book or purchase using our links. Full disclosure found he[...]

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Europe, Travel Guides

August 21, 2021

A Complete Guide to Dubrovnik: What to do and more!

A guide to Dubrovnik! Dubrovnik is an amazing city. It is one of the most unique cities I have ever visited and I believe there probably isn't another city like it. As soon as you top the hill and drive down the winding road along the coast into Dubrovnik it is like you are taken back in time. The castle walls that surround the city are so unique and beautifully laid against the gorgeous coast of the Adriatic Sea! Read on for information on:Top things to doBest time to visitWhere to stayHow to g[...]

walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia, 4 days in croatia

Europe, Itineraries

August 14, 2021

How to Spend 4 Days in Croatia: Split and Dubrovnik!

How to spend 4 days in Croatia! Croatia is one of the countries I was MOST excited about. We heard so many great things about how awesome Croatia was by people we met during our travels. I was afraid Croatia wouldn't live up to the hype. Fortunately, it did. Dubrovnik is like nothing you'll see anywhere else!We traveled from Austria, through Slovenia to Croatia. We allowed for 4 days in Croatia; two days in Split and two days in Dubrovnik. Split Day 1[...]

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