Trailing Away – Blog Roll

Why the Tour for Muggles in London is a Must for Harry Potter Lovers!

Our visit to London was very Harry Potter focused. If it wasn't obvious with our all-day adventure to the Warner Brothers Studio to see the sets, booking a Tour for Muggles definitely gave the real motives for our visit away. I mean, can you blame us? We can never...

How to Have an Amazing Trip to Hogwarts at Warner Brothers Studio Tour London

We are strong believers in the need for a little magic in this world to inspire imagination, creativity, and hope. Which is why we both absolutely love the Harry Potter movies. Not only is the storyline one that teaches so many important life lessons about...

5 Best Activities to Learn About History in Bath, England

As we soaked on the rooftop pool of the gorgeous Thermae Spa, admiring the early-morning views of the historic city below, I couldn't help but appreciate that the waters we were enjoying were from the same hot spring used by the Celts and Romans more than two thousand...

Celebrating New Year's in Italy with a Local Family in Verona

Sometimes nothing goes as planned and sometimes it is for all the best reasons. On a recent short stop in Verona, Italy, over the New Year holiday, we were reminded through some amazing Italian hospitality that optimism, humility, and big smiles can go a long way....

Best 2 Day Trip To Austria's Scenic Salzburg In Winter

It is no secret that our December trip to Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria was spurred by our my desire to experience Christmas winter wonderland in as many places as possible. While many places came through with the festive décor and activities, very...

Wonderful Winter in Liechtenstein Trip: 4 Fantastic Activities to Try!

We love places that aren’t filled with tourists. Those wonderful small towns where you can find yourself alone on a street in the middle of the day or have a restaurant all to yourself. And we’ve found that these gems often have the most interesting history and some...

A Winter Visit to Füssen, Germany – Neuschwanstein & SO MUCH More!

While planning our three-week trip through Germany for December, we knew we had to include Neuschwanstein Castle in our itinerary. We love castles and this is THE castle to see - especially with a snowy backdrop. So, we added it to our route and decided to base our...

4 Christmas Markets in Strasbourg, France that Add Magic to Your Holiday Trip

When Buddy suggested we go see the Christmas markets in Strasbourg, France – known around the world as the ‘Capital of Christmas’ – I initially said no. I just didn’t think it could possibly live up to the expectations I had in my head. And I didn’t want to go out of...