Northern Europe

How to Spend an Overnight Layover in Iceland with Kids

Sep 217 min read

How to Spend an Overnight Layover in Iceland with Kids

If you have a long layover in Iceland with kids, you'll need to prioritize activities and know what to expect. Here's some first hand tips.

10 Must-See Sites Driving Around the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland

Maria DiCicco

Sep 215 min read

Destination Guides

10 Must-See Sites Driving Around the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland

Enjoy stunning cliff side vistas, geothermal hot springs, lava rock pools, turf houses and more on this easy drive near KEF airport.

Zeebrugge to Bruges: Taxi, Port and Excursion Information

Maria DiCicco

Jan 225 min read

Destination Guides

Zeebrugge to Bruges: Taxi, Port and Excursion Information

One day in Bruges (Zeebrugge cruise port) offers cruise passengers a lovely day discovering beer, waffles and so much more.

Spend a Fantastic Day on Foot from the Cruise Terminal Rotterdam

Maria DiCicco

Jan 95 min read

Destination Guides

Spend a Fantastic Day on Foot from the Cruise Terminal Rotterdam

Sample local cuisine, shop for some wooden shoes, and enjoy the modern city with just 1 day in Rotterdam cruise port.

What to Expect in Hamburg Cruise Port at Christmas

Maria DiCicco

Jan 54 min read

Cruise Port Guides

What to Expect in Hamburg Cruise Port at Christmas

Enjoy Hamburg cruise port without a shore excursion.

32 Things Done Differently in Europe That Americans Find Surprising

Jul 17, 202310 min read

Travel Advice

32 Things Done Differently in Europe That Americans Find Surprising

Navigating things done differently in Europe as an American can be both surprising and challenging, so read up in advance on what to expect!

7 Basic Tips For How to Plan Your First Trip to Europe

Maria DiCicco

Jan 17, 20234 min read

Travel Advice

7 Basic Tips For How to Plan Your First Trip to Europe

Don't plan for someday. Start planning for NOW with these 7 basic tips on how to plan your first trip to Europe.

Discover the Danish Riviera: Denmark's North Zealand Coast

Maria DiCicco

Jan 10, 20236 min read

Destination Guides

Discover the Danish Riviera: Denmark's North Zealand Coast

Explore and discover North Zealand Denmark, only an hour from Copenhagen.

Sick Abroad: How to Get Medicine and Other Pharmacy Items in Europe

Maria DiCicco

Dec 26, 20223 min read

Travel Advice

Sick Abroad: How to Get Medicine and Other Pharmacy Items in Europe

Be prepared - getting medicine in Europe requires a little extra thought before you travel.

Fram Museum in Oslo: A Polar Exploration Ship

Maria DiCicco

Nov 3, 20223 min read

Destination Guides

Fram Museum in Oslo: A Polar Exploration Ship

Learn about the polar exploration ship and its successful arctic expeditions at the Fram Museum in Oslo.

3 Days In Oslo: Norwegian Fjord Tours and Viking History

Maria DiCicco

Sep 25, 20226 min read

Destination Guides

3 Days In Oslo: Norwegian Fjord Tours and Viking History

3 days in Oslo is all you need to sample and discover Norway and its beautiful fjord tours and Viking history.

Take An Overnight Ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen for Less Than $100 USD

Maria DiCicco

Sep 22, 20224 min read

Transportation

Take An Overnight Ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen for Less Than $100 USD

Details of the overnight DFDS ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen.

What It's Like Visiting the IKEA Hotel and Museum In Sweden

Maria DiCicco

Sep 14, 20226 min read

Hotels and Camping

What It's Like Visiting the IKEA Hotel and Museum In Sweden

Learn about the original IKEA logo and its founder, discover the wonderful world of IKEA Almhult's flagship store, museum and historic hotel

Essential Europe Travel Tips For The Rookie American Traveler

Maria DiCicco

Jul 26, 20226 min read

Travel Advice

Essential Europe Travel Tips For The Rookie American Traveler

Travel smarter with these Europe travel tips for rookie American travelers.

Maria DiCicco

Jul 22, 20228 min read

Travel Advice

Europe Planning Checklist: 6 Weeks Out

Europe planning is complicated! Use this checklist to make sure you haven't forgotten important details starting 6 weeks before your trip.

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