Category: Travel Stories

Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.

3 Wonderful Day Trips From Amsterdam to Iconic Windmills & Beyond

We realize that public transportation is the way to go in Europe. And for good reason – it is usually reliable, generally inexpensive and widely available. However, we just can't shake our love for road trips. So, we decided to head out for a full day of... Read more

6-Hour Tangier Private Tour: Day Trip to Morocco from Spain

There’s something so tempting about exotic places with different cultures. For some, being out of their element sounds terrifying, but for others it is exhilarating. For us, we’ve come to almost crave it. We want to feel the enlightenment and joy that comes with... Read more

What to Do in Seville Spain for a GREAT Trip in Only 2 Days!

Multiple cities in the Andalusia area of Southern Spain are known for their amazing architecture and rich history. With only a few days to explore the area, and already committing to day trips to both Morocco and Gibraltar, we had to choose just one of these stunning... Read more

8 Unique Things to Do in Gibraltar on a Day Trip from Spain

A famous rock, views of Africa, cheeky monkeys, and an airstrip with a sidewalk going through it. That’s about all we knew of Gibraltar before our visit. And that was more than enough to pique our interest. I mean, the monkeys alone would have been enough to get us to... Read more

20+ Fun Things to Do on a Weekend Trip to Edinburgh Scotland

After skipping Dublin and Belfast during our whirlwind trip to Ireland (we just ran out of time and energy!), we couldn't wait to explore our first major European city. While we only had a weekend trip to Edinburgh Scotland, we made sure to pack it all in with miles... Read more

5 BEST Things To Do in the Isle of Skye: The Most Magical Place in Scotland

As soon as we started planning our time in Scotland, I had one thing on my mind: exploring Isle of Skye. I had seen photos of this magical place for over a decade and it looked like our own personal heaven. Waterfalls, lush hikes, and possible fairy sightings? There... Read more

22 Unique Things to Do in Inverness Scotland & Awesome Day Trips

When we saw a long house sit for Scotland in autumn, we just couldn't resist applying. Once we were chosen, this sit actually kicked off our plans for our multi-month European adventure. We were so thankful for so much time to really see the best things to do in... Read more

Our Favorite Day Trip from Inverness: Dunrobin Castle

I've dreamed of getting to see castles like Dunrobin Castle since I was a little girl (shocker, I know). Of course, I do make it a point to stop at every castle some rich person built for a random reason in middle-of-nowhere America. But it is not the same as... Read more

3 Gorgeous Waterfalls Near Inverness, Scotland

There is just something so breathtaking about watching water rush over a cliffside, down a mountain, or through a canyon. We have been long-time waterfall lovers and seek them out wherever we go. Usually, a quick Google search leads us to many local favorites that we... Read more

Epic 5-Day Ireland Road Trip Itinerary to the Top Sights!

When we told people we were going on an Ireland road trip that would take us from Belfast in the north, all the way down to Killarney and Kilkenny in the south and back up again – in just five days, we weren’t surprised it was seen as a ridiculous endeavor (by both... Read more