Bienvenido España – Barcelona!
Barcelona is a place where I could get comfortable. Beaches, Gaudi, tapas, sangria, a daily fruit and meat market, parks… what more could you ask for? As a city, Barcelona has it all; decent weather year round, mountains in the horizon, and ocean shores. A beautiful city in a beautiful country. People are friendly, happy, and...
Oh isn’t it Nice… France!
Beaches, beaches and more beaches. The south of France is full of crystal clear water, blue cloudless skies and tanned sunbathers. An ideal vacation spot, Nice provided us with a much needed break from the chaos of on-the-go traveling. It came at the perfect time. After the bustling rainy city of Paris, a night train...
Paris, the City of Love?
I must admit to a somewhat unpopular opinion… I was less than enchanted by Paris, the ‘city of love.’ It’s not entirely Paris’ fault, it’s also mine. When expectations build too high, it is easy to feel let down. After countless stories, movies, songs, and books, Paris had become an idealized, romantic city of wonder...
The True Sin City
Amsterdam: where laws are unconventional and up is down. Amsterdam was not part of our original plan. However, with over a week scheduled for Paris, we wanted an extra weekend adventure. Cutting our time in Paris down to five days, we spontaneously hopped on a train headed for Amsterdam instead. Nowhere to stay. No plans....
Town of Nutcrackers and Schnitzel
After visiting bustling cities, Heidelberg was a well-needed change of pace. It is a small, medieval town known for the handcrafting of nutcrackers and assorted Christmas ornaments. It was once the center of Romanticism in Germany, home to many acclaimed poets and philosophers. Now, it is a peaceful college town with ancient architecture and traditions. Visiting Heidelberg was relaxing....
Munich: Land of Beer and Happiness
There is something so calm about being on a train. Sitting back and letting time pass, seeing what lies between you and your destination, reading a book, or simply reflecting and staring out the window. If you were going to sum up Munich in three words they would be: 1) beer 2) garden 3) meat Three of...
‘Slow Down you Crazy Child’
“Slow down you’re doing fine You can’t be everything you want to be Before your time Although it’s so romantic on the borderline tonight (tonight) Too bad but it’s the life you lead You’re so ahead of yourself That you forgot what you need Though you can see when you’re wrong You know you can’t...
Beat you there global warming!
The ‘sinking city’ has been at the top of my travel list for years. Once I finally made it here, I was stunned by its beauty! But also a little disappointed… Yes, it was fascinating being somewhere without cars, built over water, and dominated by footbridges and boats. The thing that tainted Venice for me was...
Under the Tuscan Sun
Tuscany was all I dreamed it would be. As the train chugged along between Naples and Florence, lush hills and green mountains surrounded our path. Scattered villages of red-roofed houses hid in the greenery, blending into the picturesque landscape. The blue sky was strewn with clouds, casting intermittent darkness on the Tuscan hills. Occasionally fields...
Touring the Amalfi Coast
During our time at the Amalfi Coast we stayed at a gorgeous accommodation, Seven Hostel - only 20 euros a night for a 4 star hotel feeling. Located just outside the main part of Sorrento, we had five days to explore everything the Amalfi coast has to offer. We made trips to Capri, Positano, Naples and Mount Vesuvius;...
Rome – The City of Carbs and History!
Rome, full of pasta, pizza, and gelato. How are all the Romans so physically fit? Beats me! Not exactly the home of health food, but it sure was amazing! Bustling with mopeds, cars, locals, and tourists – Roma is an active city to say the least. Instantly overwhelmed by the noise and crowded central station,...
Stockholm
Stockholm is one of my favorite cities, coming second to Boston. I could absolutely see myself living in Stockholm some day. Mormor, my grandmother on my mother’s side, is one of the sweetest people I know. I got to spend the past 5 days with her in Stockholm and it has been wonderful! I arrived at...
Last Day in Helsingborg..
For my last day in Helsingborg, Anna and I were planning on doing some exploring – walking around and seeing what we discover. Having experienced the Helsingborg nightlife, we didn’t get as much sleep as anticipated. Regardless we woke up early(ish) and headed to a cafe for a cappuccino and biscotti. Delicious! Then we strolled...
Rock Climbing in Göteborg!
After a two and a half hour ride on two different trains and two buses, I arrived at Camilla’s house in Göteborg. Camilla was my au pair, a live in nanny, when I was four years old. She came from Sweden for a year, and took care of my twin brother Lucas and me after...
Made it to Sweden!
After a five hour plane to Iceland, a three hour plane to Copenhagen and an hour train into Sweden – I arrived in Helsingborg and was greeted by my lovely cousin Anna. Upon arriving, Anna fixed us an omelet and we chatted – caught up the way you can with certain family members who remain...
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