I've always loved winter travel. There's something so incredibly magical about snow and ice, about bundling up to explore in the frigid air and then heading inside to warm up over a cozy cup of coffee and a hot meal. But there's quite a big … [Read more...] about The Perfect 7-Day Norway Itinerary for an Epic Winter Trip
Europe in Winter
35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust
When I was invited by Impact Travel Alliance, Visit Norway, and Norwegian Airlines to join a sustainable press trip to Norway in the middle of January, I was delighted. Visions of icy fjords and dogsled rides past herds of frolicking reindeer under … [Read more...] about 35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust
Two Super Detailed Winter Europe Itineraries (for Two Weeks)
Our favorite time of the year to travel in Europe is during the winter. As the weather gets colder, the Christmas markets come to life, snow begins to fall, and it’s the perfect time to throw on cozy sweaters, puffy coats, and winter boots and wander … [Read more...] about Two Super Detailed Winter Europe Itineraries (for Two Weeks)
10 Things to do in Vienna in the Winter: The Ultimate Vienna Christmas Guide
When we decided to visit Vienna, Austria for Christmas last year, we had one thing in mind: Christmas Markets! We wanted to eat and drink everything. And we did - but we also discovered so much more. We spent 3 full days exploring Vienna at … [Read more...] about 10 Things to do in Vienna in the Winter: The Ultimate Vienna Christmas Guide
Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Backpacking Essentials for Him & Her
Living in California makes us antsy for winter. We crave snow and Christmas weather and yearn for hot mulled cider. But other than watching cheesy Christmas movies and crying into our peppermint bark every night, the only way we can get our Christmas … [Read more...] about Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Backpacking Essentials for Him & Her
23 Photos Proving that Hallstatt, Austria in Winter is a Fairytale
Hallstatt, Austria is a fairytale come to life. I've been dreaming of visiting this magical village ever since I first saw a picture of it, and I knew instantly that I wanted to visit in winter. I'm a mountains & snow girl, and there's … [Read more...] about 23 Photos Proving that Hallstatt, Austria in Winter is a Fairytale
14 Enchanting Reasons to Visit Český Krumlov, Czech Republic this Winter
Český Krumlov is a medieval town located in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site, so you KNOW it's gonna be freaking gorgeous. The town is built around a windy river at the foot of a giant castle, like that … [Read more...] about 14 Enchanting Reasons to Visit Český Krumlov, Czech Republic this Winter
12 Delightful Things to Do in Prague in December & January
We fell head over heels in love with Europe during the winter portion of our year-long honeymoon. From Copenhagen to Bremen to Bruges, we decided there was nothing more romantic than exploring cobblestone streets and Christmas Markets together in the … [Read more...] about 12 Delightful Things to Do in Prague in December & January
12 Charming Things to Do in Copenhagen in Winter
When we stepped off the plane in Copenhagen on a brisk December afternoon, we weren’t sure what to expect. We’d seen pictures of Copenhagen in the winter, which had given us high expectations of fairytale castles dusted with snow, Christmas Markets … [Read more...] about 12 Charming Things to Do in Copenhagen in Winter
14 Adorably Romantic Things to do in Bruges, Belgium in Winter
Romantic Bruges, Belgium is a lovely old medieval town in Belgium that we'd never heard of until we watched a movie called In Bruges. The movie is oddball and hilarious - totally our style - and also manages to paint enough of a romantic … [Read more...] about 14 Adorably Romantic Things to do in Bruges, Belgium in Winter
10 Magical Things to do in Bremen, Germany in Winter
Bremen, Germany is a German fairytale town we'd actually never heard of before we began planning our trip to Europe. It's a bit off-the-beaten path, and you won't find it on most "where to visit in Germany" lists. We decided to visit the medieval … [Read more...] about 10 Magical Things to do in Bremen, Germany in Winter
Exploring Brussels, Belgium with the Brussels All-In Discovery Food Tour
Every time we travel to a new place, we like to find a food tour to help us learn about its culture and history. The Brussels All-In Discovery Tour is exactly what it sounds like: a full, complete, comprehensive Brussels walking tour that covers its … [Read more...] about Exploring Brussels, Belgium with the Brussels All-In Discovery Food Tour
Copenhagen Castles Guide: Self-Guided Day Trip from Copenhagen
Fairytale castles topped our list of must-see places in Europe in winter. We imagined snow-topped spires and icy moats sparkling with Christmas lights. And any other year, we probably would’ve gotten our wish - it just so happened that this year, it … [Read more...] about Copenhagen Castles Guide: Self-Guided Day Trip from Copenhagen