Unless you are an art historian, a museum visit can sometimes feel overwhelming, when what you’re really seeking is an experience of awe and reverence. That’s where museum tips can help! When I visited the British Museum in London for the first time, I felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of important paintings and art […]
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That Time I Stayed in a Czech Castle in the Middle of Nowhere
Castles that you can overnight in are not hard to find in Europe. But what if you were the only guests? And the owner sang you happy birthday over a homemade, double-decker strawberry cake on a long candlelit table under Renaissance arches and dorms? My 2007 visit to a privately owned castle in the Bohemian […]
Memory is a Funny Thing…My Journey Back to Poitiers 32 Years Later
Memory is a funny thing…Sometimes triggers are predictable—any Talking Heads tune transports me instantly back to my college dorm—while other times, memories can hijack your reality out of the blue. When I stepped into the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Poiters, France 22 days ago, I wondered which memories might wash […]
What to Pack for Ireland (2025): 22 Useful Items to Bring
Are you on your way to the Emerald Isle? If so, you’ve landed in the right place! Read on for what to pack for Ireland for the best trip ever. The weather in Ireland is nothing if not changeable…biting wind and rain giving way to sunny blue skies and warm temps when you least expect […]
Non Touristy Things to Do in Paris: A Local’s Guide to the City of Lights
Paris was, is, and always will be en vogue. That’s why I’m so excited to share my first-ever guest post on the blog from Aaron Chin at Aaron Gone Traveling—who has lived there—on non touristy things to do in Paris. Even if you’re short on time! Whether you have just 3 days in Paris for […]