The Most Beautiful Places in Europe (That I Almost Went to)

Every time I’ve come to Europe, there has been a place or two that I really wanted to go, but for some reason or another, I just wasn’t able to see. Some of these places have been missed on multiple trips now and are now just simply known as ‘the ones that got away’. The …

Great Stays: Villa Park in Bran, Romania

Ever since falling head over heels for the Mountain Hostel in Gimmelwald, Switzerland, I’ve constantly been on the lookout for similar places around Europe. For years,  my searching had sadly come up empty-handed until I discovered a place near Bran, Romania called Villa Park. Bran, Romania is most famous for being home to Dracula’s Castle, …

Great Days: Kloster Andechs Monastery Munich, Germany

On the final evening of my inaugural trip to Europe, I took a walking tour of Munich and afterwards ended up having a few beers with the gregarious leader of the tour. It was from this wise gentleman that I first heard the legend of the Kloster Andechs Monastery Munich, the holy hilltop beer beacon …

Should I Buy a Eurail Pass / European Rail Pass?

From time to time, I get asked about various aspects of travelling in Europe. A ton of questions have to do with Oktoberfest, and I addressed the majority of those over here on my Oktoberfest post. A good percentage of the rest have to do with the Eurail pass and whether or not they are …

Best Lesser Known Places in Europe

So, you’re planning a trip to Europe? Amazing. So where are you going to go when you get here? Obviously, you are legally required to go to London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Florence. This is non-negotiable, and I am pretty sure if you even attempt skipping these places, the President of the EU will personally …

Best Places to Start a First Trip to Europe

Choosing where and what time of year to go on your first trip to Europe is tough. Choosing the literal first place you’ll visit is even tougher. Deciding where to go first is a big decision because first impressions are huge and those initial days at your first stop on European soil will likely stick with you …