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 […]
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Taking a Romantic Gondola Ride in Venice, Italy
On our third wedding anniversary, my husband and I were in Venice, Italy, and we planned to take a gondola ride through the canals. Before our trip, we booked a gondola ride with a singing gondolier and an accordion player, and it was one of the best things we’ve ever done. In this post I […]
How to Spend 4 Days in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon will forever hold a special place in my heart, because it is the first European city I ever visited in my first trip abroad. My husband and I began our Europe trip with a four-day trip to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. This post is a run-down of how we spent our time in […]