Once you've seen the top highlights in Paris, you'll likely want to start exploring the surroundings and uncovering some of the beauty that lies beyond the capital city. One of the most popular day trips from Paris is a visit to the grand Palace of Versailles. I opted out of an expensive tour thinking I could easily avoid the crowds on my own but I was wrong!
Read MoreThere are hundreds of beautiful castles scattered throughout Europe but there was only one on my must-see list this year: Neuschwanstein Castle. Set in the beautiful backdrops of the German Alps, the fairy tale-like castle is rumoured to have been the inspiration for the castle in Walt Disney's Sleepy Beauty.
Read MoreForget fake Halloween decorations – this chapel in Kutna Hora is decorated with thousands of human bones. The Sedlec Ossuary is a chapel in a suburb near Kutna Hora in the Czech Republic and a perfect day trip from Prague.
Read MoreWhile in Budapest, we visited one of the biggest and most popular thermal baths in Europe: Szechenyi. It was a last minute decision we made one night after we discovered that the baths are open until 10pm and they offer a (slightly) discounted rate if you visit after 5pm.
Read MoreWhile Fel is perfectly fine with sitting on the beach all day reading and soaking up the sun, I'm the type of person that gets restless and yearns for some adventure. In Puerto Vallarta, I dragged her off the beach and onto a 4 seated vehicle called a razor where we headed off road and into the Mexican wilderness.
Read MoreIn an age of smartphone-dependency and social media addiction, we often hear the phrase, “pics or it didn’t happen.” With so much emphasis being placed on capturing the best photos, this mural in Cesky Krumlov reminded us to take a step back and put the smartphone down.
Read MoreThere is so much to do in the city of Berlin but on Thursday nights, I think your agenda should have just one: Markthalle Neun. Here you’re guaranteed to experience great food, an indoor market, and a trendy, urban scene all under one roof.
Read MoreWith an overwhelming number of bikes on the road throughout the Netherlands, it's hard to believe Wes and I mustered up the courage to get behind the wheel. Here's why renting a bike in Amsterdam turned into our favourite memory in the city.
Read MoreOur weekend away from the bustle of Prague ended up being more memorable than expected. Here are 5 reasons we loved Cesky Krumlov and think you will too.
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