I spent a week in Malta in November. I knew it wouldn’t be ‘hot’ but compared to the snow that was back home in Canada, those low 20C temperatures sounded like heaven. Beach weather even for this Canadian girl. However, it was not to be. My dreamy week of Malta sunshine ended up being mostly…
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Is there a European destination that screams summer more than Croatia? Personally, I don’t think so. Gorgeous beaches, historic cities, majestic waterfalls, island hopping tours, sailing, and spectacular sunsets are just a few of the amazing things that Croatia’s Dalmatian has to offer. Throw in the added perks of friendly locals, safe towns, and affordable…
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It’s the end of a decade, and what a decade it’s been! Ten years ago I was 20 years old, in my third year of university, and I’d never even been on a plane. And yet, somehow, here I am at 30 having visited 60 countries and running my own business that allows me to…
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Europe’s Christmas markets are my happy place. The lights, the decorations, the gluhwein, the ornaments. I absolutely love them and have been five times over the past 8 years. Each year I try to visit somewhere new and while I have yet to be disappointed some European Christmas markets make an impression and Cologne, Germany…
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For me, the holiday season is the most magical time of the year and while I will always be home for Christmas, I absolutely love spending part of the holiday season in Europe experiencing Europe’s best Christmas markets. Germany and Austria tend to be the favourites when it comes to Christmas markets in Europe, but…
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If you are at all familiar with France you’ve no doubt heard of the fairytale town of Colmar. It’s said to be the jewel of the Alsace region and the inspiration behind the village in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. After a couple of minutes of walking through ‘Little Venice’ you’ll see why! Colmar, like…
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*This blog post is written in partnership with booking.com who sponsored my hotel stays in Dublin and Galway for my latest visit to Ireland. “Is this your first time in Ireland?” I smile at Martin, the friendly Doorman to the Temple Bar Inn, my hotel in Dublin for the start of my latest Irish…
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When it comes to castle hotels, Ireland and Scotland tend to get most of the attention. However, while both of those countries have some great castle hotel options, there are other places in Europe that offer some pretty incredible castle hotel stays as well. Here are some of the most beautiful castle hotels in the Czech Republic.…
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If you’ve done any research or know anything about Morocco, no doubt you’ve come across the beautiful blue coloured city Chefchaouen. Located in the northern part of the country, this small city has become the darling of photographers, instagrammers, and influencers. But, despite the fact that it is beautiful, is it actually worth visiting? I…
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What to wear in Morocco was something I stressed out about a lot before I left. I scoured Instagram for inspiration but found everything from outfits with full sleeves and long pant legs to shorts and tank tops. Obviously, that didn’t help much. Thankfully, I’d already been to Egypt and Jordan, which are also Muslim…
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