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Would you completely rearrange your travel itinerary and take a grueling, multi-leg flight home just to experience a city’s Christmas markets? Apparently for Michael and me, that answer was yes. Initially, it seemed logical to book our late November/early December trip to Prague and Vienna by flying to Prague first then moving on to Vienna. …
Or rather, “Czeching” in…
Sausage and Christmas Markets. That’s what ultimately drew Michael and me to Vienna at the end of November. With a list of cities in front of us, all with matching airfare and travel dates, we stared at each other, completely at a loss for which to choose. You see, the problem with wanting to travel …
Sharing my honest review of a stay at magdas HOTEL—a boutique hotel in Vienna, Austria — Choosing a hotel in a large, unfamiliar city is kind of overwhelming, isn’t it? With so many neighborhoods to consider and countless properties to sift through, narrowing down the options can be daunting. Even once you’ve chosen a specific …
For decades I dreamed of visiting the Christmas markets of Europe, with visions of Michael and me bundled up in our coats while holding mugs of steaming mulled wine and strolling row after row of vendors selling unique goods they handcrafted. But year after year, something got in the way. We’d already burned through our …
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Travel is expensive. But travel gifts? They don’t have to be! Sharing my top travel gifts under $30 for 2024 — Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that bring the biggest smiles. Those little things that make a big difference in a traveler’s day are often easy on the budget—and easy to gift! This post contains …
A guide to this year’s best gifts they would love, but would never buy for themselves — Life’s little luxuries like sunsets and soft kitten tummies are so sweet, but you can’t easily wrap them up and put a bow on them (I mean, can you imagine gift wrapping a cat?). Thankfully, there are plenty …
Sharing a list of travel-inspired gifts for the young ones in your life — Full disclosure: I don’t have kids. But I do have five siblings, most of whom are still in their teens. And a niece and nephew, who are in their early years. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a …