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  • Italy

    The Best Things to do When You Visit Trieste, Italy

    May 5, 2023 /

    Trieste is an ancient port city located in northeastern Italy. Right near the boarder of Slovenia, it is also a short drive away from Croatia. While this beautiful city is often overshadowed by the far more popular Venice, it has much…

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  • Trick Fountains at Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg
    Austria

    Fantastic Things to do on Your Vacation to Salzburg

    January 12, 2023 /

    Salzburg is hands down one of my favorite cities in Europe. While it may not as big nor as popular as great cities like London, or Paris, or Berlin, it has a unique and diverse range of activities for tourists to…

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  • England

    Best Things to do in London if You Love Harry Potter

    October 31, 2022 /

    It’s no secret that Harry Potter is a massive cultural phenomenon. And, it’s also not a secret that many Potter fans travel to England, Scotland, and Portugal in search of the places and things that inspired JK Rowling as she conceptualized…

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  • View of Old Town Stockholm
    Sweden

    Discover the Best Museums to Visit in Stockholm

    October 27, 2022 /

    Stockholm is the lovely and lively capital of Sweden. This sprawling city is spread out over 14 islands which are connected by 57 bridges. Composed of 1/3 water, 1/3 green areas/parks, and 1/3 built up areas, there is a lot of variety…

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  • View of Château de Pierrefonds From the Village
    France

    Stunning Châteaux You Will Want to Visit in France

    September 22, 2022 /

    There are over 40,000 châteaux throughout the country of France. Each one is completely unique with a fascinating history to uncover. But, with so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide which ones will be worth adding to…

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  • Francesinha at Dona Francesinha Restaurant in Porto
    Portugal

    The Ultimate Restaurant List for Porto, Portugal

    September 7, 2022 /

    Porto is a lovely city located along the Douro River in Portugal. It has been known by many names throughout the years. The Romans named it Portus Cale from which the country’s name (Portugal) was eventually derived from. Later, it was…

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  • Finished Pastel de Nata Pasteries
    Portugal

    4 Incredible Experiences You Won’t Want to Miss in Porto

    September 1, 2022 /

    Porto is an extraordinary and colorful city located along the Douro River in Portugal. Its rich history includes the creation of Port wine, the place where JK Rowling began to conceptualize the Harry Potter series, the construction of the Maria Pia…

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  • Christine Walking Along Waterway in Front of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy
    France

    4 Awesome Things to Do on Vacation in Normandy

    August 26, 2022 /

    Normandy is located in north-western coast of France. It’s long and intense history has been steeped in conflict. The name Normandy originates from the viking invaders who pillaged the area between 790–930 and 980–1030. Not long later, the Norman Invasion of…

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  • Pain au Chocolate at Ble Sucre Bakery in Paris
    France

    Amazing Bakeries and Restaurants in Paris, France

    August 23, 2022 /

    Paris is one of my favorite metropolitan cities in the world to visit. There is so much to do and see that you could spend a week here and barely have scratched the surface. Even better, there are so many bakeries…

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  • Photo of Village on Nærøyfjord Cruise From Bergen
    Norway

    Best 8 Things to do on Your Trip to Bergen, Norway

    August 10, 2022 /

    Bergen is one of the cutest historical cities that I have visited in Europe. The old wooden buildings look like they came straight out of a fishing village of yesteryear. Although Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, it maintains…

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Christine in a Tulip Field at Keukenhof Gardens
Hey there! I'm Christine and welcome to my blog! I am so excited that you are here. As a complete and total travel addict who has lived on three continents and explored over twenty countries, I can't wait to share my travel advice and recommendations with you. I want to invite you to explore the world with me and find unique places and things to do around this beautiful planet.
Happy Travels,
<3 Christine

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