Our first morning in Metz consisted of walking the narrow historic streets, enjoying the views along the river, and admiring the parks and architecture. We quickly came to adore this quaint French city as we wandered about, and upon reaching…
Paris has many intriguing museums covering various topics, from the city’s history to fashion and art. It can be hard to pick which ones to visit, but the Louvre is perhaps one of Paris’ most iconic museums and is the…
Paris has an iconic skyline and the Eiffel Tower isn’t the only landmark that makes it so. High up on a hill overlooking the city sits the Sacré-Coeur. Day or night, you can see this famous basilica from various points…
The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic French symbol and landmark that stands tall in the heart of Paris. This huge triumphal arch attracts people from around the world looking to admire the architecture, learn about a piece of Paris’…
When exploring Europe, visiting the many old churches and other religious sites across the continent is a popular activity among travelers looking to learn some history, admire architecture, or attend religious ceremonies. Sainte-Chapelle is quite an iconic site, and you’ll…
Lithuania is quite a small country, making it easy to experience the many gems this place has to offer, even in a limited time. Before our visit, we had read multiple things stating that getting around Lithuania is more difficult…
Klaipėda is Lithuania’s third largest city and has long been an important port and industrial hub. Despite being one of the country’s larger urban areas, we found the heart of the city to have a quaint and relaxed vibe. Whether…
Tucked in the woods near the Lithuanian town of Juodkrantė is the Hill of Witches, or Raganų Kalnas. Numerous wooden sculptures have been placed in this area of the Curonian Spit and a trail winds among them. The Hill of…
The Curonian Spit is a long, very thin peninsula that runs along the coast of Lithuania. Legend says that a giant named Neringa created the spit to protect the people from the furious waves of the Baltic Sea. Large dunes,…
Kaunas is Lithuania’s second largest city, and a visit here will provide ample opportunities to experience some of the country’s charm through tasty cuisine, interesting museums, unique events, beautiful streets, and more. It was even voted the European Capital of…
As the second largest city in Lithuania, there is no shortage of things to do in Kaunas. From the intriguing museums and beautiful architecture to shopping and delicious food, the city has a lot to offer. We only spent a…
Growing up, we learned about the Holocaust in grade school, but the courses we and many of our friends had didn’t cover many details about the horrors of this era in the Baltic region of Europe. Kaunas has numerous forts,…