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
Winter Travel
The Best Salt Lake City Ski Resorts: a Complete Guide to Skiing in Salt Lake City
When Lia suggested celebrating my 30th birthday with a weekend snowboarding in Utah, I was dubious. After all, we're only a few hours away from some world-class snowboarding in Lake Tahoe, a fact I bring up regularly the minute it's October and … [Read more...] about The Best Salt Lake City Ski Resorts: a Complete Guide to Skiing in Salt Lake City
12 Things to do Park City, Utah on a Weekend Getaway
For Jeremy's 30th birthday, we knew we wanted to visit somewhere special. Somewhere that had "Jeremy" written all over it. Somewhere he could snowboard, soak in a spa, drink whiskey, and sip fancy water with fruit in it like the princess he is. Oh, … [Read more...] about 12 Things to do Park City, Utah on a Weekend Getaway
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
33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter
Prague is one of the most stunning cities in Europe, with the added bonus of being budget-friendly AND having Christmas Markets that stay open after New Years (a HUGE plus!) And Prague in winter is magical: there's nothing more romantic than … [Read more...] about 33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter
Winter Road Trip Through France: What Not to Do
Our off-season road trip through France was always doomed. It's not just that Jeremy and I seem to attract disaster like magnets made of whatever the opposite of disaster is. But we have particularly awful luck when it comes to cars. In the first … [Read more...] about Winter Road Trip Through France: What Not to Do
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 Adorable Things to do in Bruges, Belgium at Christmas
Bruges, Belgium is possibly the most ridiculously adorable medieval town in Europe. Christmas in Bruges is a magical land of swans, horse-drawn carriages, chocolate shops, little lace shops, and Christmas Markets. Bruges in winter takes charm to a … [Read more...] about 14 Adorable Things to do in Bruges, Belgium at Christmas
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
6 Traditional Danish Christmas Foods to Eat in Copenhagen in Winter
Winter in Copenhagen, Denmark is a Christmas dream: hearty stews, warm spiced wine, crackling roasts, and festive Christmas Markets cover the city. Danish food is at its best during Jul, aka Danish Christmas. From sweet pickled herring to apple … [Read more...] about 6 Traditional Danish Christmas Foods to Eat in Copenhagen in Winter