With the beautiful and vibrant city of Munich as your base, you are a short drive or train ride from many invigorating ways to spend the day. From the alluring peaks of the Alps to important historical sites, there is a day trip from Munich for everyone. Here are my top recommended trips from the […]
Munich is synonymous with the rowdy crowds at Oktoberfest, massive beer gardens, and mesmerizing Baroque-style churches. When you climb up the stairwell after a ride on the U-Bahn, you are swept away in Bavarian culture. The elegant architecture, bike-friendly streets, and wide-open green spaces are made to be explored by every type of traveler. From […]
England is a riveting country with fascinating cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, but it’s also a fantastic place to escape the urban noise. The English countryside attracts all sorts of holidaymakers seeking sparkling lakes, sandy beaches, rolling hills, moorlands, limestone cliffs, and other unbelievable natural scenery. Travelers in search of serenity will find […]
Croatia boasts an incredible 1777 km of uninterrupted mainland coastline. This length more than doubles when counting the coastline of the additional 1200 plus islands and archipelagos off the coast. The Dalmatian coast ranks as the first tourist magnet with its gorgeous beaches, rugged islands (Rab, Pag, Hvar and Brac to name the main ones) […]
There is no place quite like Venice. Built on 118 small islands, divided in six districts (called sestieri) its very existence is a testament to human ingenuity. This thousand year old floating city has uncountable places to visit and secrets to uncover. But lets cover some bases and assume we have only one day. This […]
Roughly 40 minutes sailing from Galway City, the Aran Islands are a picturesque getaway to Irish tradition and culture. The three islands that sit at the mouth of Galway Bay have a remarkable history that stretches back thousands of years and are teeming with astonishing coastal scenery. During my time in Galway, I took a […]
During the summer it’s normal for tourists to choose the beaches or a even cruise to escape the heat, but a mountain retreat can be just as refreshing. The Alps are definitely the top choice to spend your summer in Italy when it comes to choosing a hiking vacation and it is in the eastern […]
Corsica is a land of strong contrasts. Although nominally part of France, don’t dare call these islanders French and although more culturally similar to Italians, at most they feel more connected to the more isolated neighbouring island of Sardinia than with mainland Italy. Corsicans are fiercely independent but at the same time the island’s main […]
Ahh Rome! The epicenter of the Ancient Roman Empire has captivated the hearts of millions of people in its near 3,000 year history. From astonishing ruins and magnificent churches to inspirational artwork and delicious cuisine, Rome will take your breath away. For those stepping foot in this cosmopolitan masterpiece for the first time, it can […]
For the uninitiated, Tropea is one of the most stunning locations in a region that boasts some of the most beautiful countrysides and best beaches in Italy. The town has an ancient history. It was founded as a Greek colony more than two thousand years ago (a local legend has it, that the first settlement […]