I decided to plan a trip to Transylvania on a hunch. A photo online with a cobblestone lane and colorful houses grabbed my attention and looked nothing like the images in my mind of a place where the legend of Dracula began. Romania sits in plain view in Europe yet hasn't captured the full attention of travelers planning European trips. For this reason and all of the incredible … [Read more...]
15 Splendid Things to Do in Sibiu Romania
Sibiu is my Romanian love. It was totally unexpected. After arriving on a train from Brasov, a taxi dropped my backpack and me in Sibiu's Upper Town. As I wandered around trying to orient myself and find my hotel, I gazed up at the imposing gothic Cathedral and the colorful houses in beautiful decay lining the tiny streets. I didn't know at the time all the things to do in … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Love Swedish Lapland in Summer
How often have you dreamed of the summer months only to be greeted with humid, sun-searing days where the only relief is inside by an air conditioner? We wish for a place with 70F (21C) degree days, bright skies, and a refreshing breeze so we can get outside and finally enjoy our bikes and the world's natural beauty. Swedish Lapland in summer is that idyllic place! In fact, … [Read more...]
Where to Stay in Paris: Travel-Tested Neighborhoods and Hotels You’re Sure to Love
Are you planning a trip to Paris and trying to find a fantastique hotel that'll match your vision of an ideal Paris stay? Have you been endlessly researching neighborhoods and hotels and still don't know where to stay in Paris? You're not alone! I hear from a lot of readers, many of whom downloaded my free Paris cheat sheet, about where to stay in Paris for the first … [Read more...]
Snowshoeing in Luosto Finland and Its Wonderful Winter Wilderness
Leaving busy Rovaniemi behind, it wasn't long before the road was the only thing slicing through the flat, snowy-white evergreen forests towering over on either side. Occasionally, a house would appear with its brightly painted exterior and a thin plume of smoke rising from the chimney. Once we'd arrived at our cozy log cabin in Luosto, part of Pyhä-Luosto National Park, our … [Read more...]
