Wondering what to do in Vilnius? These are all my favorite parts of Lithuania’s capital! I know Vilnius may not be at the top of your travel bucket list, but it’s so worth it! It’s a fun small city, cute and easy to explore on a quick weekend trip. It’s packed with history you probably… Read More What to do in Vilnius, Lithuania
This year’s roundup of the best nonfiction of 2024 to inspire your reading list! I read 145 books in 2024: a new record! I finished out the year reading 26 nonfiction books. My nonfiction preferences cover a few categories I love most: This year added pregnancy and parenting books to my wheelhouse. It feels so… Read More The Best Nonfiction of 2024
The best fiction of 2024, in one place! This year, I beat my previous record by reading 145 books! As usual, that was mostly fiction: 119 this year. If you’ve been here for a while, you know my fiction reading spans a huge range of styles. Thriller, rom-com, sci-fi, and historical fiction all make appearances… Read More The Best Fiction of 2024
The Dusseldorf Christmas markets have more to offer than you realize! This guide has everything you need to make the most of them. 2025 update: the Dusseldorf Christmas markets will be open November 20 – December 30! Dusseldorf may not make the international radar of great Christmas markets, but I loved them! They’re well decorated,… Read More The Ultimate Guide to the Dusseldorf Christmas Markets (Updated for 2025!)
Mannheim Christmas markets are the small city markets you didn’t know you needed! Here’s everything to plan your time before you go. 2025 update: the Mannheim Christmas markets will be open November 24 – December 23! If you’ve listened to Mannheim-Steamroller, you probably have some mental connection between Mannheim and Christmas! Musical name association aside,… Read More The Ultimate Guide to the Mannheim Christmas Markets (Updated for 2025!)
The Rothenburg Christmas markets are a must if you’re dreaming of small-town fairytale Christmas!! 2025 update: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas markets will be open November 21 – December 23! Rothenberg ob der Tauber is a cute, day trip-friendly city all year long! It’s said to be the inspiration for both the village in the… Read More Your Ultimate Guide to the Rothenburg Christmas Markets (Updated for 2025!)
Cinnamon apple cake is equally perfect as a fall dessert or breakfast! I know most people lean pumpkin when it comes to fall baking, but I’m 100% team apple! So after heading to an apple orchard a few weeks ago, I knew it was time to perfect an apple cake recipe. Cinnamon apple cake is… Read More Cinnamon Apple Cake
