Europe

All pages tagged with "Europe"

Finding magic in everyday Paris

I’ve been to Paris four times before, each visit a blur of museums and monuments and feeling like I wasn’t seeing enough. This time I …

Whisky and wilderness in Scotland

Scotland in summer means long days, unpredictable weather, and landscapes that look like they haven’t changed in centuries. I spent two weeks in …

Surf and soul in Portugal

Portugal has become incredibly popular in the last few years, and I finally understand why. I spent a month there, splitting time between Lisbon, …

Mountains and myths in Slovenia

Slovenia might be one of Europe’s smallest countries, but it overdelivers in every way. I spent two weeks here and barely scratched the surface. …

Adventures in the Albanian Riviera

Albania wasn’t on my radar until a friend who’d been raving about it convinced me to go. The Albanian Riviera, the stretch of coast from …

A love letter to Plodiv

Plovdiv gets overshadowed by Sofia, but between you and me, it’s the better city. I planned to stay three days and ended up staying eight. …

Chasing waterfalls in Iceland

Iceland in July is a strange experience because the sun barely sets. At first, I loved it - so much time to explore. By day five, I was taping garbage …