Travel Dates: September 2025 TLDR: If you love hiking and the great outdoors, you’ll want to add Bohemian Switzerland National Park and Bohemian Paradise to your travel list. These stunning regions in the Czech Republic offer dramatic landscapes, sandstone rock formations, lush forests, and scenic trails. For adventurous travelers ready for a full-day hiking experience,Continue reading “Bohemian Switzerland National Park and Bohemian Paradise, Czechia”
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Barcelona, Spain & vicinity
Travel Dates: April 2025 Things to do in Barcelona Park Güell – One of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks, Park Güell—designed by the legendary Antoni Gaudí—is located slightly outside the city center. To get there, we took a taxi from our hotel, which cost around €20, as it was the most convenient option. The park hasContinue reading “Barcelona, Spain & vicinity”
Mallorca, Spain
Travel Dates: April 2025 Things to do in Mallorca Mirador Es Pontas – This natural arch is easy to reach with just a short walk. From the end of the road (as shown on Google Maps), it’s about a 5-minute walk. Follow the main path until you reach a fork; take the left trail, markedContinue reading “Mallorca, Spain”
Antigua
Travel Dates: February 2025 What to do in Antigua Shirley Heights Lookout – A restored military lookout, the panoramic views here are beautiful. However, access to the lookout costs $15 per person, though it also includes access to Nelson’s Dockyard. After passing the ticket booth, turn left to reach the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre whereContinue reading “Antigua”
La Spezia & vicinity
Travel Dates: December 2024 What to do outside of La Spezia Cinque Terre – I don’t believe there is much to do in La Spezia. Most visitors stay in La Spezia as a gateway to Cinque Terre, which is what we did. Check out our blog post on Cinque Terre for more details. Porto VenereContinue reading “La Spezia & vicinity”
Cinque Terre, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 TLDR: Cinque Terre is comprised of 5 coastal towns: If you are looking for a beach town, Monterosso is for you. My favorite towns were Manarola and Riomaggiore for their beautiful views. Visiting these two were similar to Vernazza, but weren’t as crowded. Monterosso al Mare Enjoy the stretch of sandyContinue reading “Cinque Terre, Italy”
Milan, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 What to do in Milan Duomo di Milano – A visit to Milan wouldn’t be complete without exploring the stunning rooftop terrace of the Duomo di Milano. To access the terrace, you can choose between taking the stairs or the lift. Tickets for the stairs are a bit cheaper than forContinue reading “Milan, Italy”
Bologna, Italy & vicinity
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Bologna Santuario Madonna di San Luca – This beautiful church, perched on a hill just outside Bologna’s city center, is a must-see. However, be prepared for a bit of a trek. If you don’t have a car, the walk from Piazza Maggiore (Bologna city center) to theContinue reading “Bologna, Italy & vicinity”
Florence, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Florence Piazzale Michelangelo – To get the best view of Florence, you’ll need to take a short trip outside the city center, but it’s definitely worth it. There’s also a replica of Michelangelo’s David statue at the spot, adding to the experience. Piazza della Signoria – Florence’sContinue reading “Florence, Italy”
Venice, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Venice St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) & Museum – Loggia dei Cavalli – We visited both the basilica and the museum, which is on the 2nd floor of the church, and spent about 40 minutes in total. The museum was definitely worthwhile because it providesContinue reading “Venice, Italy”
Globe Trotter 