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Montepulciano: 9 Reasons You Need to Visit this Tuscan Hill Town

Are you really gonna spend your whole Italy trip in big cities? Nah, go to Montepulciano instead! It’s a beautiful hill town in Tuscany that produces legendary wine. It’s also the perfect home base for exploring all the great food and…

Boston’s Freedom Trail is a Perfect Historical Adventure for Solo Travelers

We grow up learning stories of the American Revolution, of secret meetings in taverns, throwing tea into the harbor, and warning a rebellious militia that the British are coming. All these events happened in Boston, and you can explore them…

Porto Travel Guide: Plan Your Visit to Portugal’s Most Picturesque City

People are always asking for lesser known and underrated places to visit. Porto is 100% that. Everyone knows about Portugal’s capital Lisbon, and that’s a great city to visit too. But to me Porto was just as exciting. In this…

Lisbon cityscape including buildings with red tiled roofs

10 Best Things to Do in Lisbon – Top Experiences in Portugal’s Capital

Lisbon is a beautiful, walkable city with a fantastic food scene and tons of culture to experience. Portugal’s capital has more sights than you can fit into a short vacation, so here’s what I think are the best things to…

Riverfront city scene with arched iron bridge and sunset behind old buildings

Portugal Trip Report: Lisbon, Porto, and More

Does anyone dream of going to Portugal? As a European travel enthusiast, I had heard that Portugal was a great place to travel. People seem to enjoy the food and the cities look beautiful. But what is Portugal even famous…

Vienna's crowded buildings and church spires

Vienna Travel Guide: Austria’s Capital of Music, Art, and Cafes

Vienna is a hub for all the things cultural: classical music, art museums, imperial palaces, Mozart, and drinking coffee in elegant cafes. It’s a very walkable city, where you can stroll past the gorgeous architecture between the Hofburg Palace and…

Iona Abbey: Visit the Medieval Center of Christianity in Scotland

Atop a low, green hill sits a stone building with a simple square tower. As you approach Iona Abbey, you see a pair of high crosses that stand in front like holy guardians carved from stone. Inside, the church echoes…

Rothenburg Germany: 10 Reasons to Visit This Marvelous Medieval Town

Rothenburg, Germany is a city that looks straight out of a fairytale. It’s a medieval wonderland of half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, waiting for you to explore. Is it touristy? Well, yes, but there are lots of reasons to love…

Seville: Memories of a Magical City

Update: I wrote this post a long time ago, but it still captures how I feel about Seville! As we reach the one-year mark on the pandemic, I find myself thinking about places that have left the biggest impression on…