Europe Travel

On this page you’ll find all my blog posts from travel within Europe. If you’re looking for a particular country, click one of the buttons below.

me standing on the edge of a mountain in front of a lake with an orange backpack

Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Vs. Guided: Which Is Best for YOU?

Chamonix In the Summer: Full Travel Guide For Your Alpine Escape

Chamonix In the Summer: Full Travel Guide For Your Alpine Escape

Best Hikes In Chamonix: 4 Easy to Moderate Hiking Trails + Tips

Best Hikes In Chamonix: 4 Easy to Moderate Hiking Trails + Tips

me hiking along a mountain trail while wearing an orange backpack

Tour du Mont Blanc Packing List: What to Pack for the TMB (+ What to Ditch!)

me sitting on a rock looking out over the valley

10 Myths About Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc You Need to Forget Right Now

shot of the town from above with red rooftops and towers | One Day in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany: What to do, see, eat, and more. | Rothenburg day trip from Munich, Frankfurt, and others. Rothenburg itinerary for summer, fall, winter, spring. Festivals, things to do, where to park, and where to stay.

One day in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: The Best Day Trip Itinerary

yellow flowers in front of medieval colorful buildings

27 Truly Awesome Things to Do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: An Expert’s Guide

racks of beautiful dirndls in a trachten pop up shop in munich during oktoberfest

Where to Buy Lederhosen and Dirndls for Oktoberfest: In Munich & Online

overhead shot of munich's old town hall and frauenkirche from st peters tower

3 Days in Munich During Oktoberfest: 39+ (More) Awesome Things to Do Here

three photos: inside oktoberfest beer tent with green and white banners, me in a monk uniform, angel hanging above people in a beer tent

26+ Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Oktoberfest (But Definitely Should!)

mashup photo with me in 2019 and me in 2022 under the TMB sign

The Tour du Mont Blanc Sign in Les Houches: Where to Find it, How to Get There

What to Wear to Oktoberfest 2025: Complete & Honest Oktoberfest Outfits Guide

What to Wear to Oktoberfest 2025: Complete & Honest Oktoberfest Outfits Guide

oktoberfest police squad hanging out outside a beer tent

The 8 Important Oktoberfest Scams You Need to Know About NOW

4x4 only signs | How to Visit Iceland's Háifoss Waterfall With a Small Car - Yes, It's Possible! Visiting Haifoss without 4x4, how to do it and things you need to know

Can You Visit Iceland’s Háifoss Waterfall With a Small Car (And Should You?)

Giant fountain with turquoise pool in front

How to Spend 2 Days in Tivoli, Italy: Exploring the Gardens of Tivoli and Beyond

tons of hanging lemons and white columns

13 Big Reasons Salerno Makes the Best Base When Visiting the Amalfi Coast

Oktoberfest For Non-Beer Drinkers: 15 Important Things You Need to Know | Where to find wine and liquor at Oktoberfest | Non-alcoholic beer and other non-alcoholic drinks | What to do at Oktoberfest besides drink beer | Oktoberfest for gluten-free visitors, and more

Oktoberfest for Non-Beer Drinkers: 15 Important Things You Need to Know (That Most People Don’t!)

Best Oktoberfest Shoes & Socks: Complete Guide to Oktoberfest Footwear for Women and Men, Dirndls and Lederhosen + Where to Buy Now | What does to wear with dirndl, lederhosen socks, and more. Haferl, Loferl, traditional Bavarian shoes and socks.

Oktoberfest Shoes & Socks: Complete Guide for Men and Women + Where to Buy Now

Pompeii vs Herculaneum: How to Decide Which One is Best for Your Trip | How to choose between Pompeii or Herculaneum | Mount Vesuvius ruins, Ercolano Scavi | Things to do in Naples, Italy

Pompeii vs Herculaneum: How to Decide Which is Best For Your Trip

Better Than Pompeii: 14 Reasons You Should Visit the Herculaneum Ruins Instead | Ercolano Scavi and Mount Vesuvius | Things to do in Naples, Italy

Better Than Pompeii: 14 Wonderful Reasons You Should Visit the Herculaneum Ruins Instead

tall waterfall, river, valley, blue sky

Awesome Iceland Itinerary: 7 Days on the Ring Road + Maps, Tips, & More!

City street painted like a rainbow with a tall church at the end

The Perfect 4-Day Iceland Itinerary: What to Do & All You Need to Know

12 Super Easy Ways to Upgrade a Cheap Dirndl for Oktoberfest: Simple Oktoberfest Outfit Hacks; What to wear for Oktoberfest, how to upgrade your dirndl; DIY Oktoberfest outfit for women; upgrade your dirndl apron, blouse, and more.

13 Easy Ways to Upgrade a Cheap Dirndl: Simple Oktoberfest Outfit Hacks

The truth about visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: Helpful tips + All you need to know before you go | What a visit to Iceland's Blue Lagoon is like; silica mud masks; showering naked; Blue Lagoon packages, and more.

The Truth About Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: 14 Essential Tips + All You Need to Know

Oktoberfest Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Actually Know About Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany?

Oktoberfest Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Actually Know About Oktoberfest?

Visiting a Prague Beer Spa -- everything you need to know plus some stuff you don't on visiting these unique spas in the Czech Republic

The Truth About Visiting a Prague Beer Spa: Review, Guide, & Important Tips

11 Crucial Tips for Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle Worry-Free

11 Crucial Tips for Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle Worry-Free