Category: Travel Stories

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

Fridheimar Greenhouse in Iceland’s Golden Circle: An Unforgettable Lunch Spot

If driving along Iceland's Golden Circle route before the sun has lit up the scenic surroundings, you'll likely see a magical glow off in the distance. The warm light looks like an oasis beckoning you, especially on those cold winter days. If you were to seek out that... Read more

Iceland Snowmobile & Glacier Ice Cave Tour with Mountaineers of Iceland

Planning to visit Iceland in winter and looking for something that will make you feel like an epic explorer? Taking an Iceland snowmobile tour to a glacier ice cave after a 4×4 monster truck bus ride through a mountain landscape not accessible to cars …... Read more

Trying Icelandic Beer & Food at the Bryggjan Brugghús in Reykjavik

We never really considered ourselves foodies. But after a few years of traveling, we've realized that trying the local cuisine is really a special way to get a genuine taste of a new culture. When exploring Reykjavik, we were excited for the chance to do just that as... Read more

Reykjavik Christmas Markets Guide & Intro to Iceland Christmas Traditions

We're in Iceland – just outside of Reykjavik – for ALL of December. That means we get to enjoy all four advent weekends at the Reykjavik Christmas Markets and others in the area (there are SO MANY ACTIVITIES)! After visiting Iceland in September a few... Read more

Visiting the Island of Our Lady of the Rocks in Perast, Montenegro

While the cruise-lined city of Kotor draws in a vast majority of tourists who visit Montenegro (and for good reason), there's a small town just a short drive up the scenic Bay of Kotor offering equally amazing views and fewer crowds (for those who time their visit... Read more

Hiking the City Walls to Kotor Fortress: One of the BEST Things to Do in Kotor!

Kotor is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Montenegro. But where does one go to get the best view of Kotor and the beautiful Kotor Bay? Well, luckily for you, it's pretty simple! You just need to take a little stroll up the Kotor City Walls and make... Read more

3 of the Best Dubrovnik Beaches Right Outside Old Town

No trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia, would be complete without visiting, and taking a dip in, at least one beach. So, we have listed the best beaches in Dubrovnik right outside of the Old Town walls. You won't need to rent a car, take a bus, or hire a taxi to get to these... Read more

Mount Srd & Fort Imperial – Best View of Dubrovnik

If you have ever looked into Dubrovnik, or Croatia for that matter, I'm sure you have seen the photos of Dubrovnik Old Town from above. These photos are often taken on Mount Srd Dubrovnik, the hill where Fort Imperial sits. You can see the fort as well as a large... Read more

Tivoli Gardens at Halloween: The Best Copenhagen Date Day

About a century before Disneyland was constructed, Tivoli Gardens was welcoming its first visitors to this idyllic Denmark amusement park nestled into scenic Copenhagen – with Hans Christian Anderson himself in attendance! The gardens and classic rides bring up... Read more

Helsinki Sauna: 8 Hours in Finland from Tallinn via Ferry

Sometimes I get an idea in my head that is absolutely ridiculous. In these cases, I always give Buddy veto power and if he doesn't take that opportunity, then all bets are off. This is how we ended up in a Helsinki sauna during an eight-hour day trip to Finland (which... Read more