In September, we flew with my brother and his girlfriend to Brussels, Belgium from Berlin before meeting up with my parents in Amsterdam. We stayed in Brussels two nights and took a day trip to Bruges by train. The train ride from Brussels to Bruges is only one hour, making it an easy journey. Bruges […]
Continue ReadingAmsterdam with Family | How to Plan a Family-Friendly Trip
When one thinks of Amsterdam, coffee shops and the Red Light District may come to mind. Not exactly family friendly, right? Wrong. Amsterdam can also be super family friendly, as proven by mine and JC’s trip there in September with my parents, brother and his girlfriend. Below you can find a list of everything we […]
Continue ReadingHow to Have an Amazing Vacation in Playa del Carmen | Top 5 Things to Do
In May, JC and I went to Playa del Carmen for my best friend’s wedding. One of the best parts of having a destination wedding is that it’s a great opportunity to travel with all of your wedding guests. JC and I had a blast experiencing all Playa del Carmen has to offer, both before […]
Continue ReadingHow to do Playa del Carmen on a Budget | Outside the All-Inclusive Resorts
JC and I went to Playa del Carmen, Mexico in May this year for my best friend’s wedding. I had been to Mexico twice before. Once I stayed in an all-inclusive resort and the other time in hostels/hotels. JC had been to Cancun before and had also stayed at an all-inclusive resort. My best friend’s […]
Continue ReadingHow to Spend 48 Hours in Helsinki | Finland
After a week of Euro-tripping with my family across Belgium and the Netherlands, JC & I flew the 2 hours from Amsterdam to Helsinki to meet up with my best friend who was in town from the US for a conference in Tallin, Estonia. We were a bit worried because a friend had told us […]
Continue ReadingHow to Spend a Weekend in Prague | What to Do & Where to Eat
JC and I went to Prague in August for a quick summer weekend getaway. We decided to do a city escape rather than a seaside trip, as we had just gone on a beach vacation in July to Croatia. It wasn’t too hot (it even rained one day), around 24 celsius during the day and […]
Continue ReadingHow to Spend a Perfect 24 Hours in Barcelona | Spain
Last weekend, I surprised JC for his 31st birthday with a trip to Barcelona. I had successfully kept this surprise to myself for three months, which was no easy feat. He actually didn’t know where we were going until we got in line to board the plane. We landed very late on Friday, which gave […]
Continue ReadingHow to Spend One-Week in Croatia | An 8-Day Travel Itinerary
Croatia had been on our bucket list for quite some time. Beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, National Parks, charming towns, what more can you ask for? We finally made our dreams a reality in July when JC’s family came to visit from Peru. We booked flights with Ryanair from Berlin to Zadar one-way and from Dubrovnik […]
Continue ReadingHow to Get to Machu Picchu: A Step-by-Step Guide
JC and I went to Machu Picchu this past January, and honestly, he planned the entire trip. But, if you are not so fortunate as I to have your own personal Peruvian travel guide, here are step-by-step instructions on how to get to Machu Picchu. How to Get to Machu Picchu? Step 1: Fly to […]
Continue ReadingHow to Travel for Cheap | Tips & Tricks
Travel is expensive, right? Something you can do maybe once or twice a year because you need to save up for it. WRONG. Travel can be really affordable, and since moving to Europe, I am a big proponent of the weekend getaways in addition to the longer, one-week + trips. JC thinks I’m addicted to […]
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