europe

How to get the most out of Venice Carnival

IT’S CARNIVAL! I assume everyone read that in an uplifting Dr. Nick Simpson’s- esque tone...
venice carnival crowds

How to avoid 3 fines in 3 days while on a European road trip

The road trip countries: Let me start by saying, I am qualified to drive a...
noisy castle belgium

5 Absolutely Free Things to do in Amsterdam

After many moons living in Amsterdam, I’ve rounded up some free goodies for you to...
amsterdam canal 2026 snow netherlands

Why you should travel for yourself and not the gram

I’ve got my rant pants on again; they’re pulled up tight and I basically can’t...
amalfi coast

Some Nice to Knows Before Moving to Edinburgh, Scotland

A few posts back, I mentioned bits and bobs about moving from Amsterdam to Edinburgh...
edinburgh calton hill, scotland

15+ Actually Free (not pretend) Things To Do In Edinburgh

Sure, being unemployed and broke in Edinburgh limits your adventures. Your daily dose of fun...
Edinburgh scotland

italian honeymoon with my ex

In the summer of 2019, we ended up planning the perfect Italian honeymoon for two...
amalfi coast

Trading My Klompen for Castles and Kilts: Amsterdam to Edinburgh

After living in Amsterdam for 6 years, I decided to quit my decent-paying, secure, stable...
Edinburgh scotland

York: Pudding, Ham

A York day trip from Edinburgh is totally doable but it is a long day...
york cathedral, england

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