Fall (or Autumn) is a magical time in Europe. Colorful foliage pops up everywhere, the air becomes crisp and the daylight hours begin to fade. The tourist crowds begin to die down making it a fabulous time to visit if you prefer the “off-season,” less people, and lots of times- less expensive! There are so…
Want to explore the Christmas markets of Europe this year (2023)? I’ve rounded up a list of Christmas market dates for some of the biggest European markets this Winter season! I’ve also included official websites, where able, so you can explore the wide variety of markets! Cologne, Germany Cologne’s Christmas Market is running from November…
Whether you’re on a cruise with a stop in Rotterdam or bouncing around the Netherlands, Rotterdam is a great place to spend the day! On a recent 3-night cruise from Southampton, our itinerary included a stop in Rotterdam. While we originally planned to hang out on the ship, the weather so was nice we just…
I like to think it’s every girl’s dream to spend a few days in the idylic British countryside where every house is a muted shade of yellow, the flowers bloom freely, and it can only be described as “quaint.” My Cottage-Core dream came true a few weeks ago when I had the opportunity to stay…
Italy has it all- mountains, beaches, rolling fields, incredible architecture, and let’s not forget the culinary scene- pasta, wine, gelato, pizza, all the good (carby) things! It would be easy to spend years in Italy- you could see something new each day and never see the same thing twice. Between the museums and vineyards, it’s…
Ashley is a professional Travel Advisor, specializing in Europe, historical & tropical destinations. Ashley moved to the United Kingdom in 2019 and quickly set-off exploring Europe. Since that time, she has visited cities all over Europe. Her favorite experiences are authentic experiences immersed in history and cultural significance. Ashley is a Travel Advisor for Sojourney…
“Castle Connoisseur”… that’s what I like to call myself! During my time living in England, I’ve visited over 70 historical locations (so far) and can confidently say I have seen some of the most beautiful landmarks in the world. Castles in the UK are grand, majestic, and mostly were used for strategic and military forces…