December seems to be one of the most popular times of year to travel worldwide. It makes sense: people are eager to use the vacation days they’ve saved up all year, “the holidays” are coming up, and many people want to experience what Christmas is like in another culture. If you want to find out […]
29 Best Places to Travel in December in the USA
With the end of the year comes a new world of travel possibilities. You can spend December fully embracing the chill of the season, or find a warm getaway if that’s more your style. Good thing the United States offers opportunities for all types, with appealing destinations scattered throughout the country. Starting from the West […]
Is the Avalon Waterways Romantic Rhine Cruise Worth it?
This is a guest post by Sarah Arnstein, a Europe travel writer. One thing about me: I don’t usually like cruises. Ocean cruises, that is. There’s something about being on a big ship in the middle of the ocean with kids running around everywhere, mediocre food, and adhering to someone else’s schedule while we’re stopped. […]
Reine, Lofoten: Where to Eat, Stay, and What to Do
If you’ve seen a photo of Norway that made your jaw drop, chances are it was of Reine. This tiny fishing village tucked into the dramatic peaks of Lofoten is straight out of a dream—red rorbuer (fishing cabins) perched on the edge of clear fjords, craggy mountains towering overhead, and the kind of peaceful, end-of-the-world […]
A Perfect Norway Fjords Itinerary: One Week
Norway’s fjords are the stuff of dreams. Jagged cliffs plunging into deep blue water, snow-capped peaks, and waterfalls that seem to tumble from the heavens. So when we decided to explore this magical land last summer, flying into Ålesund and making our way through the fjords, it felt like stepping into a postcard. Norway is […]