3 Days in Buenos Aires: Tango, Steak, and Street Art

Beautiful pink building and palm trees in Buenos Aires

The capital of Argentina is best known for steak dinners and dancing the Tango, but Buenos Aires is a very big city with a rich history and varied neighbourhoods to explore. I’ve been twice now so here are my suggestions on how to best spend 3 days in Buenos Aires. How to get to Buenos…

Read More

What do to in Ushuaia: Exploring the End of the World

Hannah posing with penguin streetart

Located at the tip of Argentina, Ushuaia is known as “Fin del Mundo” which translates to the end of the world. It’s a port town, most visited by individuals boarding an expedition cruise to Antarctica, which is exactly what led me here. To be honest, I didn’t expect much from Ushuaia. But I was pleasantly…

Read More

Colonia Del Sacramento: The Best Day Trip from Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a big city. Full of noise and people. It’s a fun atmosphere to experience for a few days but if you find yourself needing a change of pace and a change of scenery then consider visiting Colonia Del Sacramento. This historical town in Uruguay is the complete opposite of Buenos Aires. A…

Read More

Authentic Gluhwein Recipe from an Austrian Chef

Gluhwein recipe

I’ve made it no secret about how much I love European Christmas Markets, especially those in Germany and Austria. I have a million reasons why but I’d be lying if I said that the gluhwein wasn’t one of them. Which is funny, because back in 2011, when I first visited European Christmas markets, I didn’t…

Read More

The Salzburg Krampus Run: A Unique Christmas Tradition

Salzburg Krampus Run

When I was travelling around Europe for the Christmas Markets I expected to see plenty of Santas and maybe a few elves and reindeer. What I didn’t expect to find was a giant, hairy, devil-looking creature known as Krampus; essentially a Christmas demon who has his own celebration called Krampusnacht or Krampus Run. This event…

Read More

Tallinn Christmas Market: Everything You Need to Know

Old Town hall, christmas tree, and cabins at the Tallinn Christmas market

When it comes to European Christmas markets, Tallinn isn’t even close to the top of the list of cities that people recommend. Typically, places like Vienna, Nuremberg, and Strasbourg pop up quickly. But Tallinn? Well, I’ve found that many people don’t even know where it is. Which, to be honest, might be a good thing,…

Read More

Paris in 3 Days: A Paris Itinerary for First-Timers

Eiffel Tower

Ah Paris. The city of light. The city of love. It’s a favourite destination for many and for good reason. The capital of France is not only beautiful to explore but offers plenty and see to do. From wandering through local neighbourhoods to discovering the treasures of world-famous museums. Not to mention the food scene,…

Read More

European Christmas Market Itinerary by Train

teddy bear decorations on a building in Strasbourg, France

If you are a regular reader then you already know that I LOVE Christmas markets. Ever since I discovered that they existed way back in 2011 when I travelled for the first time, I’ve been kind of obsessed. The holiday season may be cold in Europe, but it’s so darn magical and hands down one…

Read More

The Best of Romania in 1 Week

Romania in one week

When I was originally planning my one week in Romania I anticipated plenty of vampire legends and spooky gothic castles. However, after spending 1 week in Romania, I quickly learned that this European country has so much more to offer than creepy legends.  To be honest, I wasn’t sure how I would like Romania but…

Read More

Weekend Guide to Prince Edward County Wineries & More!

When it comes to Canadian wine most of us tend to think of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia or Niagara on the Lake in Southern Ontario. However, on the shores of Lake Ontario is another area known for wineries (along with a few cideries and breweries as well!). This area is Prince Edward County…

Read More

How to Spend 4 Days in Dubai

Hannah in heart tunnel in Dubai's Miracle Gardens

So, you only have 4 days in Dubai, UAE? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. While four days may not seem like a lot of time in a destination, that’s actually a pretty good amount of time to spend in Dubai. Will you see everything? No. But, Dubai isn’t that big so you can see…

Read More

Solo Travel in Dubai: Is it Safe?

When I first mentioned I would be travelling solo to Dubai, UAE I was met with some hesitation from friends and family. After all, Dubai is in the Middle East which does have a reputation for being difficult for solo female travellers. I knew that Dubai was extremely westernized and not at all like Egypt.…

Read More

The Best Spots for Afternoon Tea in Ottawa

afternoon tea tray

When I was a little girl my Nana told me over and over again that when I was older she would take me for afternoon tea in Ottawa at one of the city’s most prestigious hotels; The Chateau Laurier. For most little girls, that would probably be a dream. However, six-year-old me, being the huge…

Read More

Affordable French Chateau Hotels to Stay In

Château Hotel & Spa Grand Barrail

What comes to mind when you think of France? Is it the romantic city of Paris? The sea-side towns of south coast? Lavender fields in Provence, or the vineyards of Champagne? Or perhaps the hundreds of beautiful castles that dot the countryside? Personally, I’m a sucker for castles so they are always one of the…

Read More

The Best of Slovenia in 3 Days

I first became interested in visiting Slovenia when I stumbled upon a photo of Lake Bled. It was basically love for first sight and I knew this was somewhere I needed to see for myself.  I did some research on the country and discovered that there was a whole lot more to see than just…

Read More

Champagne Tasting in Reims

France is known for many things including champagne. The delicious, sparkling wine that is famous worldwide comes from a very specific area of the country. This area, called Champagne, is home to several towns and cities including Reims, the capital of Champagne. This city is home to many Champagne houses’ headquarters and many of these…

Read More

The Best of Stockholm in 2 Days

    Nicknamed the Venice of the North, Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, quickly became one of my favourite European cities.  Made up of 14 islands in the inner city, Stockholm is a Scandinavian gem with tons to offer. Although, admittedly, it is also one of the most expensive places I have been , I…

Read More

How to Have the Ultimate Girls Weekend in New York City

NYC Skyline

New York City is one of those places that is likely on everyone’s list to visit, especially for us women. The allure of the high fashion, the bright lights, and non-stop nightlife has everyone hungry for a taste. It’s the perfect destination for a girls getaway and in this post, I’m sharing the best things to…

Read More

How to Spend One Day in Casablanca, Morocco

Hassan II Mosque

Casablanca was one of the cities that people told me not to bother with when I was planning my trip to Morocco. Of course, it’s also where I found the cheapest flight to. So, of course, I booked the cheapest flight and planned on just spending one day in Casablanca before moving on to a…

Read More

Dreaming of Adventure?

Sign up to the Eat Sleep Breathe Travel mail list and stay up to date with all the latest travel tips and stories.