Happy New Year! 2020 is finally behind us, although it looks like we’re now entering into the sequel, so I’m holding out for 2022. Last year I did a roundup of my most popular blog posts of 2019, and I thought it would be fun to do it again for 2020. In 2020 I started […]
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Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019
This month marks two years of my current blog, although I technically started my first one in October 2015. It has changed a LOT since then! In 2019, I saw tremendous growth, for which I am so grateful. It has been so much fun connecting with so many people, and “meeting” so many of you […]
How to Spend 1 Day in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands, and it is an easy day trip from Amsterdam. Since much of it was destroyed in the Second World War, Rotterdam is a much more modern city than Amsterdam. Keep reading for my Rotterdam travel guide on how to spend one day in Rotterdam!
How to Spend 2 Days in Florence, Italy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guide to Visiting Venice Islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello
Murano, Burano and Torcello are three Venetian islands that are super easy to get to from Venice, Italy. They are each so different, and are definitely worth a day trip. This post is a quick read full of photos from the three islands.
Guide to Renting Row Boats in Central Park, New York City
Central Park truly is an oasis within New York City. Its popularity is evident with the amount locals and tourists all enjoying the fresh air, escaping from the busy streets. One of my favourite activities we did on a recent trip to New York City was renting a row boat in Central Park. There is […]