Europe Travel Blog

Europe is one of the world’s most popular continents for travel. Mark is from England so he spent most of his life traveling into Europe three or four times a year. And since we started this travel blog in 2018, we’ve spent many months exploring the continent far and wide.

We love how diverse Europe is – beaches, mountains, historic cities, wine, beer, food, rural villages, culture and the list goes on. You really can plan any type of trip you want in Europe.

Italy is on every traveler’s bucket list and we have to say it’s an amazing country to see. Here’s our guide on the places not to miss in Italy.

One of the most popular cities to visit is Paris. Here’s our Paris travel guide which explains how to visit for the first time.

Take a look through all of our Europe blog posts below:

Exactly How To Spend 10 Days Exploring The Amalfi Coast

Exactly How To Spend 10 Days Exploring The Amalfi Coast

We spent almost 2 weeks exploring Italy’s dreamy Amalfi Coast in May 2022. Rather than hiring a car, we planned an action packed but realistic itinerary to see the region’s ... Read more
Our Guide To Staying In Capri And Anacapri

Our Guide To Staying In Capri And Anacapri

When planning our 10 day Amalfi Coast trip in May 2022, we had absolutely no idea where to stay in Capri. It was the one place that stumped us because ... Read more
The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Capri, Italy

The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Capri, Italy

Capri was our favorite stop on the 10 day Amalfi Coast trip we took in May 2022. Not because it was ritzy and glamorous, but because there was a surprisingly ... Read more
What It’s Really Like To Visit Paris In November

What It’s Really Like To Visit Paris In November

If you visit Paris in November you can expect fewer crowds and lower hotel prices than peak summer months, but trust us when we tell you the weather won’t be ... Read more
What It’s Really Like To Visit Rome In May

What It’s Really Like To Visit Rome In May

If you visit Rome in May you can expect fewer crowds and lower hotel prices than peak summer months, as well as near perfect weather. Sounds pretty good, right? Well, ... Read more
Where We Stay As Tourists In Paris And Why

Where We Stay As Tourists In Paris And Why

We don’t know exactly how many times we’ve been to Paris. All we know is it’s a lot! And we always stay in a different arrondissement so we can get ... Read more
How We Visited The Vatican Museums The Best + Worst Ways

How We Visited The Vatican Museums The Best + Worst Ways

Right or wrong, best or worst. They’re opinions, subjective and open to interpretation. One person’s right might be someone else’s wrong. But when it comes to talking about our two ... Read more
How Not To Visit The Colosseum In Rome

How Not To Visit The Colosseum In Rome

We made a crucial mistake at the Colosseum in Rome, not once but twice. And although we have reasonable explanations both times, it still annoys us to this day. What ... Read more
The Places We Stay As Tourists In Rome And Why

The Places We Stay As Tourists In Rome And Why

We’re happy to admit that we were feeling overwhelmed about where to stay in Rome before visiting for the first time back in July 2018. It’s natural to feel a ... Read more
Exactly How To Spend 4 Days In Rome

Exactly How To Spend 4 Days In Rome

“Okay, let’s find out if 4 days is enough time for our first trip to Rome.” They are the exact words Mark said to Kristen as we boarded our Rome ... Read more
The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Rome

The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Rome

We’d just spent 2 weeks traveling through Spain before taking a ridiculously cheap flight from Seville to Pisa for 9 euros each, seeing the leaning tower and hopping on a ... Read more
Exactly How To Spend 2 Weeks In Italy

Exactly How To Spend 2 Weeks In Italy

How many days do we need in Italy? This was the big question on our minds as we began planning our first visit back in July 2018. Mark had already ... Read more
Exactly Where To Go On Your First Trip To Italy

Exactly Where To Go On Your First Trip To Italy

Imagine sitting at a tiny outdoor table in a crowded restaurant with a buzzy atmosphere set in a narrow cobbled street on a warm evening, eating authentic Neapolitan pizza and ... Read more
The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Paris

The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Paris

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed about exactly what to do with your days when you visit Paris for the first time. There’s tons of popular attractions, museums and landmarks to ... Read more
How To Visit The Louvre For The First Time

How To Visit The Louvre For The First Time

The Louvre is one of the largest and most visited museums in the world. It contains over 600,000 works of art spanning almost 10,000 years of history, and it typically ... Read more
How To Visit The Eiffel Tower For The Very First Time

How To Visit The Eiffel Tower For The Very First Time

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and it’s one of those truly unmissable first time in Paris experiences. But you know what that ... Read more
How To Visit The Palace Of Versailles From Paris

How To Visit The Palace Of Versailles From Paris

We visited the Palace of Versailles on a day trip from Paris in November 2023. It was a cold and rainy winter day, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying ... Read more
Which Paris Attractions Pass Is Right For You?

Which Paris Attractions Pass Is Right For You?

Are you looking for the perfect attractions pass for your visit to Paris? Over the years we’ve learned that attraction passes are one of the best ways to save money ... Read more
Is The Go City Rome Explorer Pass Worth It?

Is The Go City Rome Explorer Pass Worth It?

We each used a Go City Rome Pass with 3 attractions during our trip to the Eternal City in 2022, and in this review we show you what we liked ... Read more
What You Need To Know About Szechenyi Baths In Budapest

What You Need To Know About Szechenyi Baths In Budapest

Did you know there are well over a thousand thermal springs dotted around the landlocked central European country of Hungary? We sure didn’t. Hungary’s capital city Budapest is home to ... Read more
Is It Better To Visit Budapest’s Szimpla Kert By Day Or Night?

Is It Better To Visit Budapest’s Szimpla Kert By Day Or Night?

Are you trying to decide if it’s worth going to Szimpla Kert when you visit Budapest? The short answer is yes, absolutely, 100%. We were in your shoes a few ... Read more
How To Spend 4 Amazing Days In Budapest, Hungary

How To Spend 4 Amazing Days In Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is hands down one of our favorite cities in Europe. We always recommend it to our friends and families because there’s so much going on, it’s easy to get ... Read more
What You Can’t Miss On A Day Trip To Ronda, Spain

What You Can’t Miss On A Day Trip To Ronda, Spain

If you’re planning a trip to southern Spain, you should definitely consider visiting the stunning city of Ronda. This quaint Andalusian gem is easily accessible from the Costa Del Sol holiday ... Read more
The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Granda, Spain

The Experiences You Can’t Miss On A First Trip To Granda, Spain

Granada is a beautiful and relaxing Spanish city destination that’s perfect for a long weekend break or a 2 to 3 day stop off as part of a longer southern ... Read more
One Day Cordoba, Spain Itinerary: Action Packed Day Trip Guide

One Day Cordoba, Spain Itinerary: Action Packed Day Trip Guide

Picturesque cobble stoned Cordoba old town is the perfect place to spend one day when traveling between Madrid and Seville or Granada. Armed with a metric ton of old world ... Read more
Day Trip To Segovia, Spain: The Perfect One Day Itinerary

Day Trip To Segovia, Spain: The Perfect One Day Itinerary

Madrid is fortunate to have many excellent day trip options, so the real challenge is choosing which one to do! Overall, we think a day trip to Segovia is definitely ... Read more
Toledo, Spain: How To Plan A Day Trip From Madrid

Toledo, Spain: How To Plan A Day Trip From Madrid

Walking around old medieval towns near Madrid was one of our top priorities during our 2 week trip to Spain, so we visited Segovia and the stunning city of Toledo ... Read more
Barcelona: The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary

Barcelona: The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary

A weekend in Barcelona is the perfect idea for a fleeting European getaway. Beach lover, hill walker, city dweller, bar hopper, art aficionado or history buff – Barcelona has you ... Read more
How To Spend 2 Days In Paris When It’s Your First Time

How To Spend 2 Days In Paris When It’s Your First Time

Two days isn’t a lot of time to explore a place like Paris if you’ve never been before. There’s tons of fun things to do and see, so you have ... Read more