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Salzburg, Austria

August 5, 2021

What to Know Before Visiting Salzburg: What to Do, Where to Eat and More!

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, Top of Salzburg, Zell am See, Kaprun, Austria

Zell am See, Austria

Europe, Travel Planning

August 4, 2021

Everything you Need to Know about Visiting Kitzsteinhorn!

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, Austria

Europe, Itineraries

August 3, 2021

How to Maximize your 24 hours in Innsbruck!

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[...]

Iceland

Europe, Travel Planning

July 20, 2021

10 Activities You Need to Do in Iceland; from Reykjavik!

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[...]

Dublin, Ireland

Europe, Travel Planning

July 10, 2021

A Complete Guide to Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland!

Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland! This had been a bucket list item for years. So, we planned our trip to end in Dublin on Saint Patrick's day. If it is on your list also, here is a guide to Saint Patrick's Day in Dublin to be prepared before you go! What to Expect First things first, expect a large crowd!Be patient when you are trying to find somewhere to sit or order a bee and expect to have standing-room only in many of the bars.You will have to be a litt[...]

8 days in Ireland, Derry/Londonderry, Ireland, Northern Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Europe, Itineraries

April 15, 2021

How to Spend 8 Days in Ireland: Circumnavigating the Island!

How to spend 8 days in Ireland! Circumnavigating Ireland includes loads of awesome things to see! And everything between the main highlights is amazing. The Emerald Isle is truly beautiful. But, be prepared; if you plan to circumnavigate the Island (which is so fun and beautiful), then there will be a lot of driving involved! Also, to note, if you follow this itinerary, you'll really need to rent a car! Below is our itinerary around the island including: Cork/Blarney Castle Killarney/Wild A[...]

Packing Guides, Travel Resources

May 15, 2020

Packing for International Travel: Essentials, Hostels and more

Packing for international travel can take some strategy. How much you can pack and what you need to bring will vary depending on your destination, type of travel and length of stay. However, there are a few items that are essential that I take on every overseas trip. "Just in case" is the curse of packing"- Alexandra Potter Keep reading for information on: Packing light Essential items for international travel Essential items for hostels Backpack vs suitcase Which backpack I recom[...]

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