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Best Things to Do in Inverness: Whisky, Waterways, and More

If you’re planning a trip to Scotland, you should really spend some time in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. And a perfect place to start is the unofficial capital of the Highlands: Inverness. It’s a much smaller city than Glasgow or…

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…

Italy Trip Report: Food! Wine! Art! History!

When I told people I was going to Italy, the reaction was always positive–something like “wow!” or “oh that’s awesome!” People know Italy has the good stuff. From amazing cuisine to endless history and culture to explore, it’s easy to…

Portugal 10-Day Itinerary: Historic Cities from Lisbon to Porto

Thinking of traveling to Portugal? You should be! Portugal has beautiful architecture and a culinary scene that rivals its European neighbors, with palaces and monuments from the Age of Exploration that show off a fascinating history. Portugal’s walkable cities are…

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…

San Juan Travel Guide: Puerto Rico’s Capital of Culture and History

San Juan is a city like no other. It’s the capital of Puerto Rico, a major cultural hub, and the oldest city within United States territory. You can walk down cobblestone lanes to a Spanish colonial fort and swim at…

Japan Itinerary: Epic Cities, Food, and Fun in 10 Days

Japan is such an amazing place to visit. From the food to the traditional culture, I had a lot of fun exploring. I’m not usually a fan of big cities, but for this trip I decided to lean into urban…

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…

Kyoto Travel Guide: How to Visit Japan’s Ancient Capital

Kyoto is a major center of Japanese culture, a mystical city where traditional arts thrive and ancient temples dot the landscape. But it’s also a big, modern city. Think of this Kyoto travel guide as an introduction with some advice…