During our stay in Zermatt, Drew and I did the Riffelseeweg hike, which is revered as the best and most picturesque hike in Zermatt. Unfortunately for us, the weather was overcast and foggy the day of our hike, so we were cheated out of the amazing views in the Alps. We started the day by... Continue Reading →
Hiking in Berner Oberland
While in the Berner Oberland region, we knew that we had to hit the trails and enjoy the beauty of the Swiss Alps. Drew and I were staying in Wengen, so we took a gondola that was directly across from our hotel up to Männlichen. The fare was 23 CHF, but we used our Swiss... Continue Reading →
Visiting Jungfraujoch
While based in Wengen, Drew and I decided to visit Jungfraujoch. Jungfraujoch is set above the largest glacier in the Alps, between two 4,000 meter peaks, Jungfrau and Mönch. It is also home to the highest railway station in Europe at an elevation of 11,332 feet. Visiting Jungfraujoch is both a commitment of time and money.... Continue Reading →
Paragliding in Lauterbrunnen
As someone who isn't great with heights, I never imagined myself paragliding. But soon after booking our trip to Switzerland, Drew suggested we do it and I was on board! We decided to use Airtime Paragliding since they came highly recommended by a friend of ours. For our time in the Berner Oberland region, we... Continue Reading →
Visiting Mount Pilatus
Since Drew and I started our trip in Lucerne, we knew visiting Mount Pilatus was an absolute must. We had a full day set aside for our adventure to Mount Pilatus, so we elected to do what is called "the golden round trip." This meant that we took a boat, a cogwheel train, and a... Continue Reading →
Tips for Visiting the Harry Potter Studios in London
If you're a Harry Potter junkie like me, then visiting the Harry Potter studios in London should be on your bucket list. I tried to go when I was in London for the 2012 Olympics, but the tickets were sold out months in advance. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to travel back to London with... Continue Reading →
Things to Do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities that I've visited. The intricate canal system, narrow homes, and plethora of bicycles give the city so much character and charm. While there's so much to see and do in Amsterdam, I've compiled a list of a few of my favorite activities. If you're flying into Schiphol, I recommend... Continue Reading →
Capri Day Trip
Capri is a rocky island located in the bay of Naples, revered for its beauty and known to attract the rich and famous. If you plan to visit the Amalfi Coast while in Italy, a day trip to Capri is a must. I've been fortunate to go once on a trip with some girlfriends and... Continue Reading →
Mediterranean Cruise Pros and Cons
This summer, Drew and I went on a 10-night Mediterranean cruise where we visited Greece, Malta, and Italy. Each of us had only been on short Caribbean cruises many years ago, so a 10-day Mediterranean cruise was something entirely different for us. We didn't initially plan to take a Mediterranean cruise this year or to... Continue Reading →