Visiting Versailles – A Day Trip From Paris
Taking a day trip to the Château de Versailles is an incredibly popular activity among those visiting Paris. People come from around the world to walk the grand halls, take…
Visiting the Metz Cathedral
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…
The Louvre: Visiting an Iconic Paris Museum
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…
Sacré-Coeur – Tips for Visitors
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…
Visiting the Arc de Triomphe – Paris
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…
Visiting Sainte-Chapelle – 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…
Getting Around Lithuania: Transportation Tips
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…
7 Things to do in Klaipėda – Lithuania
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…
Exploring the Hill of Witches – Curonian Spit National Park
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…
Visiting the Curonian Spit – A Day Trip from Klaipėda
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…