My trip to Paris started in Zurich. Sometimes it is best to get into Europe through the best flight deal and then make your way via train to your final destination. So, after 24 hours in Zurich, my first day in Paris started with a Swiss breakfast, complete with the most delicious unpasteurized cheese you […]

My fiancé has an adoration for Amsterdam, I imagine it has to do with the canal houses, bicycles and stroopwafels, but for me, this city was less than desirable. Maybe it’s because we went during a snowy December in 2017 or because I do not enjoy my fries dropped in mayo, but at first, I […]

In 2017 my first steps in Switzerland lasted for 24 hours. Zurich served as a quick layover for me while traveling from New York to Barcelona. After a quick afternoon of walking through gorgeous town squares, snacking on chocolate covered oranges and ordering “fondue for two” at dinner – Switzerland has since been my top […]

Hallstatt is a little lake village in Austria’s Salzkammergut region, in the center of the country. This breathtaking town is tucked into the western shore of Lake Hallstatt. Traveling here is quite the journey, as the town is fairly remote. You can travel here from Vienna, however in my experience, I would recommend trekking out […]

For some reason we scheduled our Seattle trip to take place in November. If you do a quick Google search, “Things to do in Seattle in November” you’ll find that the worst month to visit Seattle (or Washington for that matter) is November. Some roads begin to require chains. Hiking trails and National Parks are closed. There […]

I’m of Irish descent. I have pale and freckled skin, a Gaelic last name and the ability to tell a story more like a tale, rather than with its actual truths. The Irish are known for their fairy tales. Because of my heritage, Ireland had always been at the top of the list of places […]

Venice was (oddly) paired with our trip to Ireland. And, for as beautiful as that country of green is, we needed some sunshine and blue skies on our horizon. So, after four days in Dublin, we flew into Venice for four days in Italy. If you’re looking for a way to organize some of the […]

I don’t think I wrapped my head around Berlin until it was was time to say goodbye. We were on our first tour of the city, a four hour walking tour called “The Famous Insider Walk,” with an Irish tour guide. It was hovering around freezing and the weather kept changing from sleet to snow. In […]

Whether you recognize the name of the town Salzburg or not, I am sure you have seen 12 children frolicking through its streets singing “doe, a deer.” Salzburg, Austria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Wolfgang Mozart, is known for its beauty, operas, and of course, the classic movie, The Sound of Music. […]

While looking for a good compliment to visiting Germany on our fall trip in 2017, I found myself circling back to Austria. There are a handful of tourist destinations in Austria: Innsbruck, Salzburg, and, of course, Vienna. But, have you ever searched for articles or posts discussing visiting Vienna? I did and was caught off […]