Medieval castles, culinary masterpieces, and modern history at every turn. Travel seamlessly across cultures and soak in epic history.
A guide to visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau as a day trip from Krakow. We detail the emotional weight of seeing Auschwitz I and the vast scale of Birkenau (Auschwitz II), share practical tips for the visit, and reflect on the importance of bearing witness to this vital history.
Our Warsaw Itinerary and guide! We explore the history of the rebuilt Old Town and the Ghetto, detail our essential visit to the Warsaw Rising Museum, and share tips for finding free museum days (Royal Castle, Wilanów Palace). Plus, we hunt for pierogies and check out the gritty Praga neighbourhood!
We spent a relaxing week in Vilnius to reset our travel pace. We explored the city’s history, visited the whimsical Republic of Užupis, and took essential day trips to Trakai Island Castle and Kaunas. Plus, why Lithuania is the perfect blend of resilience and calm.
Our four nights in Riga, Latvia were a blend of history and hustle. We took three essential free walking tours (Old Town, Art Nouveau, Alternative Riga), explored the famous Central Market, and learned about the city’s complex past. Plus, our review of trying to see Ed Sheeran in a crowd of 50,000!
We explore Tallinn's UNESCO Old Town, its intact medieval walls and modern tech. Our itinerary included a fantastic free walking tour (Dannebrog legend, Upper Town), celebrating a birthday with Argentinian asado, and tips for using the Bolt rideshare app. Estonia is a time capsule with Wi-Fi.
Our review of the St. Petersburg visa-free trip from Helsinki! We detail how to handle the tight schedule (57 hours on the ground), the 3-hour immigration lines, a whirlwind tour of the Hermitage and golden domes, a DIY metro tour, and our experience seeing two Russian ballets.
We tackled Helsinki in 72 hours! We share budget tips for cheap SIM cards (€0.89/day unlimited data) and the best €10 buffet lunch spots. Our short itinerary included a free walking tour, the sea fortress of Suomenlinna, and visiting the unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church.
Our Arctic cruise took us from Hamburg to the High Arctic! We reached Svalbard (Longyearbyen, Barentsburg) and saw the polar bear warning signs. We also visited Tromsø (midnight sun), hiked Molde, saw the stunning Geirangerfjord at 5 AM, and navigated life aboard the MSC Preziosa.
A whirlwind Scandinavia itinerary before our Arctic cruise! From Bergen to Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen, learning to balance high prices within a budget. Highlights include the Fløyen hike, Oslo's Frogner Park, Stockholm's Gamla Stan, and Copenhagen's Freetown Christiania.
Iceland was a test of endurance and adventure! We navigated the Ring Road in our campervan, chased puffins, climbed volcanic craters, and finally achieved the ultimate high point: snorkelling between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in the crystal-clear waters of the Silfra Fissure.