Sintra is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon, and it’s easy to see why. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to several architectural & historical gems, including the Castle of the Moors & Pena National Palace, as well as the beautiful Sintra-Cascais Natural Park & Cabo da Roca. There was so […]
Lisbon’s rich history can be found around any corner, but it’s in the famous Alfama district where it really comes to life. Sao Jorge Castle is the centerpiece of the neighborhood, looking down across it and the rest of the city from high on a hill. No visit to Lisbon is complete without a day […]
If you’re looking for a great day trip from Porto, the beautiful medieval town of Guimarães is just 25 miles away, making it a perfect escape from the city. Guimarães is one of the most important places in Portuguese history, and thus it makes for a beautiful, but educational day trip. The journey to start your day […]
Most visitors to Scotland think of Edinburgh or the Highlands when it comes to seeing historic castles. However, there’s a cool medieval castle right near Glasgow called Bothwell Castle. While it might not have the imposing majesty of Edinburgh or Stirling Castle, it’s a perfect short day trip from Glasgow to Bothwell Castle. Bothwell Castle […]
I visited Jinju, South Korea for the Jinju Lantern Festival. The annual event is the highlight of Jinju’s calendar, and the primary time that the city gets visitors each year. However, there’s one noteworthy landmark that is worthy of a visit to Jinju any time of year, even just as a day trip if you […]
During my time in Stockholm, I joined an afternoon-long food tour of the city called “What does Stockholm taste like?” This was another complimentary pre-TBEX activity courtesy of Visit Stockholm. The Nordic experience tour was run by Food Tours Stockholm (TripAdvisor) & covered all aspects of modern Swedish & Scandinavian cuisine. We met at Hotorget outside of […]
The Alcazaba of Malaga, Spain is a fortification that sits above the city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. While not as outwardly picturesque as some other Moorish citadels & palaces such as La Alhambra, the Alcazaba is still an imposing sight, even if large parts of it have not been completely preserved. The views […]
The west coast of Sweden is dotted with islands, making them perfect for summer vacations or day trips from Gothenburg. Having already visited the Southern Archipelago from Gothenburg, I wanted to head north as well. After looking at a few options, Marstrand looked like the perfect place to spend a day. As I began to […]
There are some tourist sites that are well-worth their reputations. La Alhambra in Grenada, Spain is one of them. There is a reason why millions of people flock to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Spain every year, booking tickets far in advance to see the architectural wonder built by the Moors. While the […]
Mallorca is the largest of the sun-soaked Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. The capital, Palma de Mallorca, is a lovely place to pass the time, with activities ranging from old city exploration to hiking to great restaurants and nightlife. I spent about 9 days on Mallorca in December. It was the off-season, so it was […]
I’ll preface this trip diary by saying this was not only one of my favorite days on this trip, but also one of my favorite days on any trip I have ever taken. I started out the day expecting to have a nice day out in Liechtenstein, and mostly failed at that. I did succeed […]
Another day, another trip to a tiny European nation. San Marino sits just inside the eastern coast of Italy, completely surrounded by it, due east of Florence, and just southwest of Rimini, the nearest Italian city. It’s the 3rd smallest country in Europe. There are frequent buses from Rimini, and the whole winding ride takes about […]
I’m a bit late posting it this month, but here are some of my favorite travel photos I took and posted on Instagram in December. Some of the photos are from the first half of my trip around the world, which I will be writing much more about in the coming months. View this post […]
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