Tag: Europe

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The Best Accommodations Along the Portuguese Camino

9 July 2022

This year, I finally ticked a major item off my bucket list: hiking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Even though this Camino is newer, it is already well established in terms of accommodation and food options. I mostly slept in pilgrim hostels and regular hostels. While some were basic and nothing to write home about, others were very memorable. To help you plan your own Camino, here is how to choose your accommodation and my favorite hostels along the Camino Portuguese del Costa. … More The Best Accommodations Along the Portuguese Camino

girl standing on a viewpoint overlooking the Bavarian Alps in Bavaria Germany

My Favorite Trips of 2021

9 January 2022

The end of the year is always a time of reflection, and there’s nothing I enjoy reflecting on as much as past trips. I love looking through the photo’s and remembering the good times I had. tunately, there wasn’t much opportunity to travel in 2020 for obvious reasons. But due to vaccinations and relaxing travel restrictions, I was able to take a few trips in 2021. So where did I go that I loved? Outside of a few trips home to my family, these were my favorite places I visited in 2021. I would recommend each one for your travel inspiration for 2022! … More My Favorite Trips of 2021

University Library in Leuven Belgium

The Best Places to Visit in Belgium That Aren’t Brussels

11 December 2021

Because Belgium is modest in size and has a great public train network, you can visit a lot of places in a single trip. While most people base themselves in Brussels, that is not my favorite city in Belgium. As most people would agree, it’s rather dirty and lacks the charm of smaller Belgian towns. These are some of the best places to visit in Belgium that aren’t Brussels, although you could also do them as day trips from Brussels: … More The Best Places to Visit in Belgium That Aren’t Brussels

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The Best Things to Eat in Prague for Vegetarians

4 December 2021

What should you expect when it comes to Czech food? Well, lots of hearty dishes like grilled meats, stews and soups. Generally speaking, Czech cuisine is very much meat-based, but there are some dishes suited for vegetarians. Vegans will have a harder time in any of the traditional eateries, but there are a few newer restaurants that offer vegan versions of Czech classics. These are some of the must-try dishes and things to eat in Prague while you’re there. … More The Best Things to Eat in Prague for Vegetarians

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The Best Micro Breweries & Craft Beer Bars in Berlin

24 July 2021

Feeling thirsty? Germany has a long and proud brewing tradition. But these days, young craft brewers are breaking all the old rules and getting creative with beers. These are the best micro breweries and craft beer bars in Berlin to enjoy a delicious beers. … More The Best Micro Breweries & Craft Beer Bars in Berlin