Lake Bled was added as a sort of pit-stop on one of our European road-trips. Starting in Munich, we drove through Austria, then Slovenia to Croatia. With our fast-paced itinerary, we allotted only 24 hours in Lake Bled. We 1000% did not regret going to Lake Bled. However, once we got to Slovenia, we wished we could have had more time to see more! Work on Monday Travels is supported by readers and, at no cost to you, may earn commission when you book or purcha[...]
What to know before visiting Salzburg! Salzburg is a beautiful city split by the Salzach river and backed by the Austrian Alps and marked by the fortress overlooking the city. In all honesty, it made our list becuase Elizabeth is obsessed with the Von Trapp family and the Sound of Music. However, being one who only watched the Sound of Music on the airplane from the US to Munich, there is enough to do and see to make Salzburg a great city to explore for anyone!This guide to Salzburg will includ[...]
Kitzsteinhorn is a mountain in the High Tauern range of the Eastern Alps. It is home to a year-round glacier at the top, making it a popular training area for skiers early in the season when there isn't snow elsewhere. Kitzsteinhorn is the peak ski area located near Zell am See AND near Kaprun, and you'll see both towns labeled underneath "Kitzsteinhorn" on signs. I definitely recommend visiting Kitzsteinhorn if you are traveling in Western Austria. Truthfull[...]
Innsbruck is such a beautiful town, so even if you aren't able to spend a lot of time there during your stay, it is WORTH a stop! Make sure you maximize your 24 hours in Innsbruck! First Half-Day Our 24 hours in Innsbruck began mid-afternoon after driving from Munich following a morning walking tour of Munich. Once we arrived, we explored downtown Innsbruck and everything it had to offer. 1. Herzog-Fredrick-Strasse A pedestrian street and the central street of old town of Innsbr[...]
A 3-day Austria itinerary! Actually, if we're being honest its more like a 3.5-day itinerary. Either way, it is a great PTO-friendly itinerary to Austria if you are trying to see a bit of Austria with Slovenia or Croatia (like we did 😍).We actually flew into Munich in the late afternoon on this trip. Therefore, we stayed in Munich one night and did a walking tour of Munich in the morning before heading to Austria. Day 0.5: Innsbruck After doing a walk[...]
Traveling to Iceland? Here is an ultimate travel guide to Iceland and what to expect when you get there. In general, Iceland is an expensive country due to the amount of importing required. However, a lot of the activities and sights can be self-guided and make for a rather affordable trip! Here you'll find:Best time to visitWeatherEssentials to packCurrencyAccommodationsTransportation Best Time to visit The best time to visit Iceland isn't straight forwa[...]
The "Golden Circle" is the name for a route connecting some of the most popular sights to see in southern Iceland, starting and ending in Reykjavik. Traveling the entire circle takes about 3 hours driving non-stop, therefore, making it very doable in one day. If you are going to Iceland, this must be on your itinerary! What you'll see on the Golden Circle Technically, the Golden Circle includes: Thingvellir National Park Haukadalur and it's geysers and Gulfoss Waterfall. Howe[...]
Our trip was kind of a spur-of-the-moment decision, so we planned for only 4 days in Iceland. We found housing in Reykjavik, so our itinerary involved only southern Iceland. Lucky for us, and for you if that's your plan, a LOT of the sights that are worth visiting are located in Southern Iceland. Follow our 4-day itinerary to Iceland to make the most of your trip! Below you will find: What we did on our days in IcelandThe drive time from Reykjavik each dayScreenshots of the routes we took on ea[...]
First of all, GO TO ICELAND. It is still one of my favorite countries and, by far, the most unique. Nowhere else in the world can you get waterfalls, lava fields, ice caves, geysers, glacier lagoons and black sand beaches. It is really a remarkable country and a geography nerds dream! Along with the geography, there are a ton of activities to do in Iceland!Before getting started on the activities, a few things that will be mentioned often are the Ring Road, AKA Route 1: it is a road that circumn[...]
The ultimate travel guide to Ireland: everything you need to know before you go! The Emerald Isle is split into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland that is part of the UK. This guide will encompass both countries, because both are amazing! Below you will find:Best time to visitWeatherEssentials to packCurrencyAccommodations Transportation Itinerary The best time to visit Peak season is directly related to the drier season in Ireland which i[...]