europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Postmodern utopian dream of Costa Blanca
This is a story of how I fell in love with an architect. I mean - not literally. But his work and legacy that he left around different parts of Europe, particularly in Spain. I will tell about my first travel to one of them and experience being a traveller with no car but a strong will to get what I want.
Exploring Scotland's Past
Scotland, also known as Alba, has a rich history full of tragedies, struggles, and triumphs. We shall explore a handful of these now through several monuments and historic landmarks throughout the land, starting in the capital city of Edinburgh...
Rachael SpaffordPublished 4 years ago in WanderHow to Get a Letter from Juliet
Before even watching the movie “Letters to Juliet”, I was excited to go to Verona as part of my Mediterranean Trek. So I planned out my visit to this city mainly by borrowing the movie from a friend. The only mistake I made was that I booked a mere two nights in Verona, leaving me with just one full day to experience all that this quaint city has to offer.
Jessica LippePublished 4 years ago in WanderUn Belle Ville
It started with getting on the wrong train… OK not really. But that did happen. Before I tell the story of my adventure in Paris, I should probably explain how I came to choose this city as my destination. Let us begin shall we?
Sergio RomeroPublished 4 years ago in WanderEscaping Austria
Backpacking Europe on the brink of a pandemic sure brought on a lot of interesting travel experiences! I think the most unusual was what was supposed to be a week-long trip to Salzburg, Austria: home of The Sound of Music.
Jessica LippePublished 4 years ago in WanderTraveling Abroad with the Coronavirus
I started what was supposed to be an extended European trip in late February 2020. Just a couple days before leaving, I heard that the coronavirus, which previously was only really an issue in China, was now infecting parts of Northern Italy, particularly the two cities I was going to visit: Milan and Venice. Thankfully, I was landing in Munich, where at the time there had only been a few cases that were already treated. I left on my trip, knowing that I would need to keep an eye on the news to see if I needed to rearrange my plans with Italy. But since my time in Northern Italy was a month away, I was hopeful that the coronavirus outbreak would be taken care of by then.
Jessica LippePublished 4 years ago in WanderWonders of Wales
In April 2018, I took a week to explore some of the wonders and wilds of Wales. I flew into London, England, met my tour, and headed northwest into Wales...
Rachael SpaffordPublished 4 years ago in WanderRidge of the Bridge
21ft February 2018 This is one of the mottos of Scotland and the motto of the Order of the Thistle. What can I say? The journey was long, very long... say almost 24 hours from Prato to Inverness.
Francesca GotiPublished 4 years ago in WanderTomorrow Will Be A Brighter Day
And tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day There's gonna be some changes Tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day This time you can believe me
Reija SillanpaaPublished 4 years ago in WanderSalzburg's secluded hidden gem
Salzburg is known as the ‘Rome of the North’. The name is a reference to the city’s beautiful baroque architecture, imagined and built by the Catholic Prince Archbishops of the seventeenth century. Tourists are keen to seek out the film locations from the beloved film The Sound of Music and music lovers regularly embark on pilgrimages to the birthplace of Mozart. But this Austrian town has more unusual secret spots to discover too.
Alissa MannPublished 4 years ago in WanderExploring Scotland and NE England
I love traveling to the British Isles, especially Scotland. In late April/early May 2019 I went on another adventure to the UK. I left Boston and flew across the Pond to London and then up to Edinburgh, the vibrant capital city of Scotland, where I spent the 1st 3 nights of my weeklong trip.
Rachael SpaffordPublished 4 years ago in WanderTake me home.
London, England, home. Home under a cloudy blanket. It'd be nice to be back there. At home with my family. I'm doing well during this time, but if there was a destination to be at, then it'd be there. I'm here in Toronto, Canada. And that's not a bad thing at all. It's just a fact, and now that I'm here and I'm actually happy, relaxed and enjoying it here in the six. I'm just staying with a friend's family, and they've taken me as one of their own, and I am and will be forever grateful. Thank you, Chris and your brilliant family.
Peter MasonPublished 4 years ago in Wander