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Christmas Market Day Trips from Cologne: Aachen, Bonn, & Monschau

December 11, 2025

The Aachen Christmas markets and Bonn Christmas markets are both easy day trips from Cologne! And the Monschau Christmas markets are just a bit further and completely charming! For 2025, the Aachen Christmas markets are open November 21 – December 23! The Bonn Christmas markets are open November 21 – December 23 and Epiphany market… Read More Christmas Market Day Trips from Cologne: Aachen, Bonn, & Monschau

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German Christmas Markets: Essen and Dortmund

November 21, 2025

If you’re looking for easy day trips to get the most out of your German Christmas market trip, try the Essen Christmas markets and Dortmund Christmas markets! For 2025, the Essen Christmas markets are open November 14 – December 23! The Dortmund Christmas markets are open November 20 – December 30! Essen and Dortmund are… Read More German Christmas Markets: Essen and Dortmund

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What to See in Antwerp, Belgium

October 14, 2025

Thinking of a trip to Belgium? Here’s what to see in Antwerp! Belgium may be small, but it has so much charm! I’ve been a few times now and loved every place I’ve visited. Antwerp often doesn’t make the radar for a quick trip, but it absolutely should! Antwerp is a smaller town than Brussels,… Read More What to See in Antwerp, Belgium

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Is Meteora Worth a Visit in Greece?

March 3, 2025

Is Meteora worth a visit? It’s one of Greece’s most beautiful places – but is it worth the trek to get there from Athens or Thessaloniki? What Actually is Meteora? Before we get into the worth it question, let’s talk about what it is. With a name that translates roughly to “suspended in the air,”… Read More Is Meteora Worth a Visit in Greece?

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The Best Vilnius Trip Add-ons: Vilnius Day Trips & Multi-Stop Trips

February 17, 2025

If you’re visiting Lithuania, here are some of the best Vilnius day trips and places to go after! Vilnius is a seriously underrated destination when it comes to exploring Europe! I loved a few days here exploring the city and eating great food. When visiting cities, I love adding in at least one day trip… Read More The Best Vilnius Trip Add-ons: Vilnius Day Trips & Multi-Stop Trips

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A Day in Bergamo, Italy

October 14, 2024

A day in Bergamo is the Milan day trip you didn’t know you needed! Bergamo is a small town sitting in the hills of Lombardy. Although it’s only an hour by train from Milan, it feels worlds away. It sits at the beginning of the mountains, giving you gorgeous views and a different cuisine. In… Read More A Day in Bergamo, Italy

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The Perfect Day Trip to Oxford, England

October 2, 2024

Thinking about a day trip to Oxford? This guide has everything you need! If you’re looking for an easy day trip from London, Oxford is perfect! It’s an easy, low-stress trip to a charming place, exactly what you want when you’re trying to get out of the city. Oxford is a charming small town that… Read More The Perfect Day Trip to Oxford, England

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Christmas Market Day Trips from Cologne: Aachen, Bonn, & Monschau

German Christmas Markets: Essen and Dortmund

What to See in Antwerp, Belgium

Is Meteora Worth a Visit in Greece?

The Best Vilnius Trip Add-ons: Vilnius Day Trips & Multi-Stop Trips

A Day in Bergamo, Italy

The Perfect Day Trip to Oxford, England