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Your 2025 Guide to Athens

Looking for things to do and places to eat in Athens? Read more about how we spent our full two days in the Greek capital.

5 Things to do in Oslo

Short on time in Oslo, Norway? Here are five things worth doing while in Oslo!

Norway, EuropeStephanie SafdieJanuary 6, 2023oslo, norway, opera house

Stockholm is a Super Cool City – Here's Why.

Stockholm is one of the more distinct European cities – but why?

Sweden, EuropeStephanie SafdieJanuary 3, 2023stockholm, sweden, skagenröra, scandinavia

Your Guide to 2 Days in Copenhagen

What should you do in Copenhagen if you’ve only got 2 days? Read more to find out!

Denmark, EuropeStephanie SafdieDecember 31, 2022copenhagen, the round tower, freetown christiana

A Day in Reykjavik

Have an afternoon or a short trip to Reykjavik and aren’t sure what to do? Read more to find out how to spend a day in Reykjavik!

Europe, IcelandStephanie SafdieDecember 31, 2022reykjavik, Hallgrímskirkja, rainbow road, iceland, iceland guide

Your Ultimate Guide to the Blue Lagoon

When should you book tickets for the Blue Lagoon? How much does it cost? How do you get to the Blue Lagoon? Should you wear glasses or contacts? Is it safe to go in the winter? Read more for your ultimate guide on the Blue Lagoon.

A Quick Weekend to Germany: Dresden

What did I do on an evening in Dresden, Germany? A cute, small German city with cute cafes & plenty of photo opportunities – read more!

Europe, GermanyStephanie SafdieDecember 10, 2022dresden, prague, berlin, germany, weekend trip

My First Time in the South of France!

Looking for things to do in Avignon and in the surrounding towns, like Carpentras? Read more to learn about my little weekend getaway to the South of France!

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieDecember 8, 2022france, south of france, avignon, carpentras, paris, lavender, summer getaway

A Swiss Alps Weekend in Spiez

Looking for things to do in Spiez, Switzerland? Read more about my short weekend trip in Spiez for what to do in this Swiss Alps village.

Europe, SwitzerlandStephanie SafdieJuly 1, 2022switzerland, swiss alps, swiss trains

What To Do on a Weekend in Seville

Looking for how to make the most of your time on a short trip to Seville in Spain? Read more to find out what I did on the weekend!

A Belgian Getaway to Ghent: An Underrated City in Belgium

Have you already been to more touristy places in Belgium like Brussels or Bruges? Looking for a new place to travel to in Belgium? Read all about my experience in Ghent: an underrated city in Belgium that shouldn’t go unnoticed any longer!

Belgium, EuropeStephanie SafdieMarch 16, 2022ghent, belgium, day trip to ghent, day trips from brussels

10 Underrated & Non-Touristy Places to Visit in Paris

Looking for underrated, hidden gems to visit in Paris that aren’t crowded with tourists? I am sharing my findings of quiet, picturesque places in Paris for you to add to your travel to do list!

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieFebruary 3, 2022paris, paris solo, underrated paris places, paris travel

What Living in Paris is REALLY Like

Living in Paris is not perfect or easy. What it is really like to live in Paris France as a foreigner?

Your Guide to 24 Hours in Bern

Europe, SwitzerlandStephanie SafdieOctober 28, 2021bern, berne, switzerland

6 Things To Do in Lausanne

Lausanne is one of the more underrated places in Switzerland, as it’s the perfect mix of a cute city and stunning scenery. Read more to discover what to do and see in Lausanne!

Europe, SwitzerlandStephanie SafdieOctober 28, 2021lausanne, geneva, lucerne, switzerland

How I Got My France Student Visa: Step-by-Step Guide!

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieAugust 22, 2021france, travel to france, covid-19, visas, french visa, paris, packing list, travel packing

14 Awesome Places to Take a Picture of the Eiffel Tower

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieAugust 6, 2021france, paris, travel to france, eiffel tower, paris picture

France Set to Open to American Tourists June 9th – My Travel Plans

The borders to France are finally set to open on June 9th, 2021 following the Covid-10 pandemic – and American travelers will be welcomed back into the country.