Category: Holiday Activities
Ideas for fun holiday activities in the U.S. and abroad – including gorgeous Christmas markets, Halloween events & more!
14 Best Fall in Europe Destinations for Autumn Foliage & More!
We've spent many glorious months enjoying multiple fall in Europe destinations. From wonderful festivals to scenic trails with piles of bright leaves to crunch through, autumn in Europe is our favorite time to go. Plus, it is MUCH less busy and less expensive than the... Read more
Amazing Hawaii New Year’s Eve at Turtle Bay on the North Shore
When our flights to our friends’ NYE wedding in Denver got canceled last minute (thanks to Southwest’s poor planning), we were determined to salvage the night and still get to wear the fancy clothes we had bought for a special occasion. Thankfully, we stumbled upon a... Read more
Iceland New Year’s Eve with Outstanding Perlan Reykjavik Fireworks Viewing!
It is no big secret that the Iceland New Year's Eve celebration is over the top. Locals often spend entire paychecks on fireworks and we were warned multiple times that it gets really crazy. We definitely wanted to check out the celebration! But I was a little... 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
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
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... Read more
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... Read more
A Short Trip to Heidelberg for Castle & Christmas Adventures
For our multi-week German Christmas market extravaganza, we planned out our route based on which markets looked the most scenic or unique. When we caught a glimpse of Christmas in Heidelberg and realized we could also tour the epic castle ruins above the market, we... Read more
Fairy-Tale Magic & Real-Life History: 8 Things to Do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Taking our first steps into what is arguably the most picturesque, fairy-tale city in Germany was like stepping back in time to the middle ages. There are so many things to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber! This medieval destination felt much more magical than any... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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