There’s a saying that goes, “God created the earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.” This is due to the fact that a large portion of the Netherlands is below sea level. The water was drained from the marshes and an intricate system of canals was constructed. The city of Amerstdam grew around a dam in…

As soon as we got off the train in Bruges it smelled of fresh waffles, chocolate, and beer. Does it get any better than that? I’ll never forget that scent combination. From its delicious treats to its quaint canal streets, Bruges should be on everyone’s bucket list.  Here’s a list of my top ten reasons to…

I only had a day and a half to explore Paris so my time was very limited. I wanted to see as many of the highlights as I could, so I set off on foot and got walking! Getting there We arrived in Paris via the Eurostar high-speed train departing from London St Pancras station….

Let the tour begin! So I booked with the company Geckos Adventures on their “London to Rome by Rail” trip. We spent two days in each city over the course of 31 days. So we ended up covering 11 different countries and 15 cities in one month. Pretty insane! It was quick, but such a great orientation to…

London has several parks and green spaces to enjoy that provide a nice break away from city life. If it’s a nice day you’ll see tons of people out enjoying a picnic, riding bikes or having a nice read under a shaded tree. Kensington Gardens Kensington Palace sits right on the edge of Hyde Park and…

A trip to London would not be complete without diving into the history of this amazing city. Conveniently, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London (both a must see) are located right next to each other on the River Thames. Getting there The closest tube stop is Tower Hill, you could also get off at…

Notting Hill is known for its charming townhomes, high-end shopping, and restaurants. My favorite thing to do in this neighborhood is simply walk around and take in the beautiful sights. So I grabbed myself a fresh pressed juice and off we went! Getting there Take the Central line to Notting Hill Tube station, exit via…

If you want to have the quintessential English experience while you’re in London then you need to book yourself an afternoon tea to indulge in some tasty treats! History Afternoon tea became a social event back in the 1880s when upper-class women would dress up around four or five o’clock in the afternoon and have…

Getting there London has five major airports: London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted. I arrived at London Heathrow at 6:30AM after an overnight flight from Raleigh-Durham. American Airlines has a direct flight that takes 7 hours, and as an added bonus I had the entire row to myself on the plane to spread out! Once you’re at…