Europe is such an incredible region – a virtual tapestry of cultures and geographies that all co-exist in harmony (most of the time, anyway!). We’ve been fortunate to spend so much time travelling throughout both Eastern and Western Europe. Browse the locations we’ve been below, and start exploring your next travel destination!
The post below is quite old – see our updated Budapest Itinerary here (link opens in a new window) This is the second part of …
Budapest City Guide (Part II): Szentendre Day Trip and Pest Full-Day Itinerary Read More »
Happy Monday! To celebrate the beginning of this week, I’ve decided it’s time to launch a new series: Around the World in 80 Drinks! We’re not really …
I really liked Helsinki, but I can’t really show you why. Compared to the other cities we visited in the Baltic states, there wasn’t that …
Red, White, and Rock (The Three Churches of Helsinki, and Other Photos) Read More »
When you hear there is a self-proclaimed independent republic located in and surrounded by the heart of Lithuania’s capital city, Vilnius — a republic proclaimed …
The Republic and Constitution of Užupis (Best. Country. Ever.) Read More »
I have been avoiding writing this post. When it started out — this little idea in my head — it seemed like such a good …
Have you ever been to a student prison? During our trip to Tartu, Estonia’s second city and home to the country’s prestigious national university, we made …
Student Prison at the University of Tartu: The A-Holes of History Read More »
For me, there is nothing quite so vomit inducing as sheer drops from high places. I’m talking heights, people: I am scared of heights. I …
Sometimes, when traveling, it’s easy to forget how whacky things sometimes get – things that sound strange within the context of home are completely normal …
The Hill of Crosses (and the Time We Took a Taxi to Another Country) Read More »
So the Soviets? They were kind of jerks. They really sucked. And I mean REALLY sucked. They bulldozed or destroyed what seems like everything they …
The A-Holes of History: The Story of the Baltic Way Read More »
You can’t really blame Ralph Waldo Emerson for what has become probably the most overused travel quotes of all time. Sure, he said it first. …
We Tried to Go to a Castle, We Ended up at a Golf Course Read More »
A few posts ago, I informed you of the vicious yet under-reported marzipan war between Estonia and Germany. This week, I’m sorry to report that Germany …
The History of the Christmas Tree: Another Secret European War Read More »
No tour of Riga is complete without a stop by the Cat House, a custard yellow building at Meistaru 10/12, adorned with two black cat statues …
The Story of Riga’s Cat House (Worst. Revenge. Ever.) Read More »
Traveling to Latvia? Interested in checking out the impressive collection of art nouveau in Riga? Have no idea what art nouveau is? No problem! You’ve …
As it turns out, Estonian seems absolutely high-larious if you’re an English speaker. For example, the word pood means shop in Estonia, leading to some “i …
Have you ever wondered about the history of marzipan? Today I will introduce you to a magical wonderland, a place so magical and wonderful that …
The History of Marzipan: Europe’s Secret Candy War Read More »
As you may have noticed, we heart beer. After a long plane, train, or automobile trip, there’s nothing better than dumping your bag and heading …
Estonian Beer: An Introduction to Estonia’s Original MicroBrews Read More »
Here is the funny thing about travel: despite the fact that we’d been so bagged in Amsterdam that we literally NEEDED to sleep in a …
It appears as though the Dutch have a sense of humor! Funny signs and puns were found throughout Amsterdam! Planning a Trip to …
We stopped in Amsterdam on our recent trip to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania by timing our flights to have a 10-hour layover. On our way there. …