The town of Hluboká nad Vltavou is situated closely to České Budějovice in the Czech Republic and is worth the day trip if for nothing other than the castle. Hluboká Castle Hluboká Castle is like a fairytale. One of the most visited and famous castles in the Czech Republic it was inspired by England’s Windsor Castle. The castle itself was …
If you were to ask me if I would ever go on a cruise my answer was usually no. I was never really interested in being on a large ship with hundreds of other people, gorging myself on buffet dinners and all I could drink cocktails. I am making a disgusted face just thinking about it. The short stops on …
České Budějovice is the largest city in the south Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, though I never had the feeling that I was in a big city while visiting. The city itself also boasts one of the largest squares in Europe surrounded by brightly painted houses, giving it all a very picturesque and fairytale feel. If you only have …
“Every once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale.” – Unknown When you think of the Czech Republic you automatically think of Prague and all the things you can do there, even visiting Prague in winter. But in the south Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River is …
All the Azorean islands have something special to share and São Miguel is no exception. Western São Miguel is shrouded in mystery, and sometimes clouds. Lots of clouds. Hiking If you get a nice day to see western São Miguel, do it. Heading to Sete Cidades (Seven Cities) there are lots of hiking options with some incredible views. …
“Everywhere is in walking distance if you have the time.” – Steven Wright Barcelona is a city teaming with life. Every corner you turn offers you something different, whether it’s the beautiful sandy beach at the end of Las Ramblas, La Boqueria, the Gothic Quarter (Barre Gothic), or any of Gaudi’s beautiful works of architecture. Barcelona has something for everyone. …
“The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of it’s people.” – Unknown Sitting on a small bus on my way back to Panama City, a young mother sits down next to me, exposing her breast to feed her child. I marvel at the casualness at the gesture. Such a simple, natural thing, that no one gives a second …
“In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” – Unknown Panama was my first time traveling solo. Previously I either traveled for work, where it was all organized by someone else and mostly domestic travel, or I traveled with my boyfriend or family. This trip was all me from the start. I applied to volunteer, I organized …
“Shadows mutter, mist replies; darkness purrs as midnight sighs.” – Rusty Fischer Don’t you find that when Hallowe’en comes around you unconsciously begin to prepare yourself to be scared? You even seek out opportunities to get your adrenaline pumping. Some people are really into haunted theme parks, haunted houses, or even just scary movies. But for those who like a …
“The city seen for the first time, in it’s first wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald This page contains affiliate links. By purchasing from these links you help support this blog! I am lucky to live within a 45-minute commute to New York City but I rarely visit. Don’t get …