This is the Quietest Corner of the Alps: The Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is only the 10th highest peak in Switzerland. Due to its unique shape and that stands alone in its place, the presence of the Matterhorn is a powerful force. This lends to the...

A Quick Introduction to Travel Using Miles & Points

If you're looking to travel the world on a budget, then collecting points and miles can be a good way to reduce your costs. Surprisingly this can be true, even if you're not a frequent flyer or...

4 beautiful places to visit in Connemara, West of Ireland

Connemara is a region located on the coastal areas of Co. Galway, Western Ireland. It's praised for its natural beauty with its vast stretch of mountains, lakes and tiny fishing towns - to its...

Walking the Samaria Gorge in Crete, Greece

As sporty as we are (you can read this with a hint of sarcasm), we walked/climbed the Samaria Gorge. This is a big Gorge in Crete of 13 kilometers long (You can choose to make it longer, but we...

5 Ways to Improve Your German Dining Experience

For North American travelers, the differences in European restaurants can be so subtle that you don't even know whether you're going against the norms! During our honeymoon in Germany, we...

Rorbu- The Cozy Fishing Cabins of Norway

A rorbu (rorbuer, plural) is a fisherman’s cabin and one of the most recognizable symbols (along with codfish) of Norway’s Lofoten Islands. The rorbu has distinctive bright red paint and...