Florence, Italy is full of art, museums and amazing architecture. Today I am sharing a Florence travel guide on how we spent two full days in the city known as the “cradle of the Renaissance,” including how to see the statue of David for free, which church is a must-see and which one is not […]
Where to see Michelangelo’s David Statue in Florence
The statue of David is an iconic feature in Florence, Italy, created by the famous Italian artist Michelangelo. The marble statue is 17 feet tall and depicts the Biblical figure David, prior to his battle with Goliath. It is definitely a must-see when in Florence, but there is more than one way to see it. […]
Guide to Visiting Florence’s Boboli Gardens (or not…)
Boboli Gardens is a famous spot in Florence, Italy behind Pitti Palace. The garden is touted as an elegant Italian-style garden with expansive green spaces and historical statues and fountains. This post will be a guide to what to expect when visiting Boboli Gardens, and if I think it is worth visiting or not.
Guide to Visiting Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy
Uffizi Gallery is the most visited art museum in Italy, and I can totally see why. It is definitely a must-see during a visit to Florence! This post is a guide to visiting Uffizi Gallery, including how early you have to show up to avoid super long lines, where to buy tickets, what you can […]
How to Spend a day in Malmö, Sweden
Malmö, Sweden is a short train ride away from Copenhagen, and makes for a great day trip if you are staying in the Danish city. Malmö is the third-largest city in Sweden, but it feels like a small town. It is full of cute streets and buildings, a canal, a castle, a windmill and even a […]
Guide to Visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
Anne Frank and her family are famous for hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam during the Second World War. Anne was only 13 years old when she went into hiding with her parents, sister and another family. The building where they hid for 2 years is now a museum called the Anne Frank House, and […]
Visiting Hamlet’s Castle in Denmark | Kronborg Castle
Visiting Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark was a highlight of my recent trip to Denmark. It is most well-known as being the setting for Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. Today I am sharing with you my Kronborg Castle travel guide, including what to expect when you go, the best time of year to visit and why the […]
Vancouver’s Most Instagram-Worthy Murals
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its mix of an urban landscape, mountains, forests and the ocean. There are endless places to take amazing photos, such as the Seawall, Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, the list goes on! However, in this post, I am going to share with you […]
Let’s Chat: Health, Travel, Blogging
Hello! This spring and summer has been so crazy! I wanted to let you know what’s been going on, and what to expect from the blog going forward (hint, LOTS of travel posts!). This post is a quick catch-up on life lately, so grab a cup of tea or coffee or hot chocolate or whatever suits […]
How to Spend 4 Days in Venice, Italy
Venice is by far one of my favourite cities in the world. It’s so unique and magical with its tiny streets, lack of vehicles and abundant canals. Today I’m sharing with you how we spent four days in Venice to give you some ideas for your next trip. A lot of the trip also involved […]