I had never been to Finland prior to this past winter. The city is easy to get around and has plenty to offer. I imagined something more along the lines of Oslo but instead I got a Russian inspired city. I also did not realize how easy it is to use Helsinki as your base…
Category: Europe
3 Days in Swansea, Wales
How to spend a weekend in Swansea. What to do, what to eat and what to see.
What is Co-living?
In this digital era it seems everything is changing. Our lives are constantly inflicted by technology. How we live and how we work is evolving, If you would have told me even 10 years ago it would be possible to work while travelling, outside of being a foreign reporter, I would not have believed it….
5 Must See Places in Berkshire, England
Berkshire is one of the greenest and most gorgeous counties in England. Its massive fields are home to a long history of sheep farming, a practice that’s still celebrated in frequent local fairs and has much to do with the county’s culture. And in 1957, the Queen recognized the area officially as The Royal County…
What to do In and Around Tallinn, Estonia
If you go to Tallinn in warmer weather your options are expansive. I visited in December. The weather was just starting to turn really cold. A few days in it was snowing. For me it just added to the ambiance. The cobblestone roads, the medieval buildings and, since it was nearing Christmas, the markets all…
Getting your fill in Tallinn, Estonia
When heading to Estonia I had very little actual knowledge of the country. In my head I thought, former Soviet Country, probably dreary maybe not westernized. Man was I wrong. When my cab dropped me off at my apartment building I was shocked, The city was so modern looking. I was staying at the Storytellers…
Castle Chasing in Transylvania
Just like most people I love castles. They are beautiful, extravagant and I love wondering what it would be like to be the kind of person who lived in a castle. What was their life like? Spending time in the castles gives you a snapshot into that world. I wanted to go castle chasing in…
Kilkenny Food Trail in Ireland’s Ancient East
I ate more in 4 days than I ever thought was possible. This is not me complaining this is just me stating a fact. The road to Kilkenny is spotted with some of the best food I have ever tasted and some of the most wonderful local food producers. Come on a short tour of…
Exploring the Snaefellnes Peninsula and The Northern Lights
Getting up at 630am is not generally my favorite thing. Sometimes you have to just deal with it. Sometimes it is worth the lack of sleep. Getting to spend the day with Bus Travel Iceland in the Snaefullness Peninsula was one of those times where it was worth it.
A Tour of Icelandic Cuisine
Just like every country, Iceland has cuisine that is unique to them. Some of it I loved and some of it not so much. Some of it was delicious and some of it was…interesting. Regardless of how I normally feel about a dish I love to try things when I am somewhere new. Basically that…
Iceland’s Golden Circle Thru Photos
After spending a long weekend in Reykjavick I was ready to start exploring outside it’s walls. I was told the Golden Circle was a must see. So I set out early in the morning to see the wild beauty that is Iceland in the winter. I figured it is hard to explain what it looks…
11 Things You Never Knew About Iceland
Every time I travel to a new place I, obviously, learn things I did not know. The most exciting part of the trip to me is the discovery. I love history and facts. I love seeing where things happened. It brings everything to life! Iceland is no exception. It was an interesting and exciting place…