Category: Europe

Best Things to Do and See in Ronda, Spain

Best Things to Do and See in Ronda, Spain View over Ronda, Spain

Ronda is one of those places in Andalusia that looks impressive in photos, but it’s also a destination that’s easy to misjudge when planning a trip. We visited Ronda as part of a longer Andalusia road trip and stayed overnight, which gave us time to see how the city changes throughout the day. And that […]

Best Things to Do in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain

Best Things to Do in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain View over Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera is one of those places that quietly steals the show. We added it to our Andalucía road trip almost as an afterthought — a white village stop between Cádiz and the mountains — and it ended up being one of my favorite places in southern Spain. Whitewashed houses, narrow streets, beautiful […]

16 Best Places to Visit in Andalusia You Shouldn’t Skip

16 Best Places to Visit in Andalusia You Shouldn’t Skip Frigiliana, Andalucía, Spain

Andalusia is one of those places that somehow manages to live up to the hype — and then casually exceed it. Last September, my boyfriend Olivier and I spent a big chunk of our Spain road trip driving through southern Spain, and Andalusia completely stole the show. We explored grand cities, tiny white villages clinging […]

Best Things to Do in Tours, France

Best Things to Do in Tours, France Hotel de Ville, Tours

Welcome to Tours, the heart of the Loire Valley and a city that’s equal parts laid-back charm and French elegance. Often overshadowed by the nearby châteaux, Tours is a destination in its own right—filled with cobbled streets, lively markets, riverside strolls, and seriously good food. It’s a place where history meets modern café culture, where […]

3 Days in Nice: The Perfect Itinerary for Exploring the French Riviera

3 Days in Nice: The Perfect Itinerary for Exploring the French Riviera Place Masséna, Nice

Nice is one of those places that just gets under your skin—in the best possible way. With its sun-soaked promenades, pastel buildings, and sparkling Mediterranean views, it’s the kind of city where you’ll want to slow down, take your time, and savor every croissant (and sunset). Whether you’re here for the art, the beaches, the […]

Best Things to Do in Colmar, France, Alsace’s Fairy Tale Town

Best Things to Do in Colmar, France, Alsace’s Fairy Tale Town Colmar France

Tucked away in the heart of Alsace, Colmar is one of those places that looks like it was plucked straight out of a fairy tale—and then sprinkled with flowers. Picture half-timbered houses in candy colors, peaceful canals weaving through the Old Town, cobbled lanes, and window boxes overflowing with blooms in summer and Christmas decorations […]

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Alsace, France

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Alsace, France Kaysersberg, Alsace

Tucked away in eastern France near the German border, Alsace is one of those regions that feels like it was plucked straight from the pages of a fairytale. Think half-timbered houses with flower-filled balconies, cobblestone streets that wind through colorful villages, and rolling vineyards as far as the eye can see. Whether you’re sipping crisp […]

The Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera

The Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera Cannes, France

The French Riviera—just the name conjures up images of glamorous beach days, pastel-hued villages clinging to cliffs, chic cafés, and yachts bobbing on turquoise waters. From sun-soaked cities like Nice and Cannes to storybook villages perched high above the Mediterranean, this stretch of southern France is pure magic. Whether you’re a culture buff, beach bum, […]

Beyond Nice: The Best Day Trips on the French Riviera

Beyond Nice: The Best Day Trips on the French Riviera Villefranche-sur-Mer

Sure, Nice is… well, nice. But once you’ve strolled the Promenade des Anglais, eaten your weight in socca, and soaked up those Côte d’Azur rays, it’s time to spread your wings a bit. Luckily, Nice happens to be perfectly placed for day trips that feel like mini-vacations in their own right—each with its own flavor, […]

Èze Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in the French Riviera’s Most Charming Hilltop Village

Èze Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in the French Riviera’s Most Charming Hilltop Village View over the hilltop village of Èze and the Mediterrean in the French Riviera

If you’ve ever daydreamed about wandering through a hilltop village straight out of a fairytale, Èze is your spot. Nestled high above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco, this tiny medieval village packs a serious punch with its jaw-dropping views, winding cobbled lanes, and stone buildings overflowing with flowers. It’s the kind of place […]