It’s been over a YEAR since I’ve done a travel journal – can you believe it? And what a year full of adventure. We’ve periodically moved to San Francisco, cycled a route way too hard for me in Switzerland, and, uh, we’ve moved to Italy. Table of Contents Things to Know Before Moving to RomeYou’ll have to do paperwork. So. Much...
The Cinque Torri is a beautiful rock formation in the Italian Dolomites. We spent a foggy morning hiking up to this viewpoint and looping around it. This short hike was full of amazing trails and views, and it was the perfect way to spend a morning before going back to the hotel and drinking hot chocolate as it rained. Want to do this hike? Here's what you need to...
This was by far my favourite hike in the Dolomites. There are incredible views the entire length of the route, easy uphills, and a refugio where you can grab a yummy lunch! Click here to find out everything you need to know about doing this hike.
Everest Base Camp holds a special place in my heart. It was one of my first big treks and it made me fall in love with the Himalayas. Since then, I’ve lived in Nepal, gone on to hike bigger and taller paths, and fallen in love with other mountain ranges. That being said, EBC is one of my all-time favourite treks and even though I’ve already been three...
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo hike in the Italian Dolomites is one of the area's most iconic hikes. This is everything you need to know about doing this famous loop.
Christmas markets in Alsace are magical, with lights strung around old wooden buildings, the smell of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts, and all the artisan stalls displaying their goods. Here are the best Christmas markets in Alsace.
This is one beautiful hike. Lago di Sorapis is only accessible by a hike, so it's less crowded than some of the other lakes in the Dolomites. Click here to find out how to do this amazing hike.
Poon Hill is a short hike from Pokhara, but one that is entirely worth doing. This is one of the best sunrises I've seen of the Annapurnas and it is such a fond memory. Here's how to do the trek!
I love Florence. It's an incredibly city with rich history, amazing museums, great food, and beautiful surroundings. Here's how to have the perfect weekend trip to Florence (including the best pistachio gelato I've ever had) and a Florence hidden gem.
If you’re in Tuscany, it would be a huge shame to NOT visit Pisa and Lucca. Luckily, from Florence, a Lucca and Pisa day trip is super easy and SO worthwhile. These two Tuscan cities are incredibly charming and so easy to fall in love with. Here’s how to have a perfect Lucca and Pisa day trip, and all of the information you NEED to know! Table of Contents...