Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are falling, the pumpkin spice lattes are steaming, and the festivals are all around. Before moving to Germany I was worried: how could I recreate my love of The State Fair of Texas!? Luckily, I had absolutely nothing to worry about. The festivals are plentiful; almost every small town to big city boasts a fest this time of year. Each one has it's own … [Read more...] about The Best Fall Festivals in Germany
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Three Places in The Netherlands That Aren’t Amsterdam
When you think of The Netherlands you often think of Amsterdam. That crazy city full of beauty, life, canals, and parties. But it wasn't until I moved abroad that I realized just how cool The Netherlands is, and how many lovely places that you can venture to that aren't the capital city. From the picturesque streets of Den Bosch, the modern architecture in Rotterdam, to the pristine beaches of The … [Read more...] about Three Places in The Netherlands That Aren’t Amsterdam
20 Things You MUST Do in Amsterdam: City Guide
Amsterdam is truly one of the most electric cities on earth. From beautiful canals, bright colored tulip fields, funky art, more bikes than people, and of course a very open policy on "soft drugs" and sexuality. But truly, Amsterdam has something in store for everyone. What surprises me most is just how lovely the city is; with picturesque houses stacked side by side and fancy gables atop every … [Read more...] about 20 Things You MUST Do in Amsterdam: City Guide
A Complete Guide to The Sound of Music in Salzburg
Austria has quickly become one of my favorite things. Walking around the charming town of Salzburg made me feel like I'm sixteen going on seventeen. The little towns nearby will make you want to climb ev'ry mountain and maybe you'll be lucky enough to see a lonely goatherd. Okay, how many "Sound of Music" songs did I just include in this paragraph? Hopefully my references won't make you say so … [Read more...] about A Complete Guide to The Sound of Music in Salzburg
3 Days in Vienna Travel Guide
If a picture paints a thousand words then after my trip to Vienna I have a million. I couldn't stop taking photos. Picture a place a pretty as Paris but with 1/3rd the crowd. A place as opulent as Versailles, with an added zoo. A place as cosmopolitan as London but on a smaller scale. A place rich with history, music, and true tales of princesses and kings. It's real and it's all in Vienna, … [Read more...] about 3 Days in Vienna Travel Guide
The Most Instagrammable Places Along the French Riviera
When I think about the French Riviera I imagine Belle from Beauty and the Beast cascading down stone steps and singing "Bonjour" to passerby's. Do I also imagine myself as Belle? Yes. But it's easy to break into song when you see the green hills set next to the cobblestone streets with views of an idyllic sea. What I love about the French Riviera is how each town differs so drastically from one to … [Read more...] about The Most Instagrammable Places Along the French Riviera
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