Every time I visit southern Spain it makes me question my life choices — specifically, why I haven’t moved here. I’m always blown away by the rich… Read more “Southern Spain”
Month: February 2020
Lisbon / Sintra / Fatima
The first thing that struck me upon arrival in Lisbon (via train) was the fresh sea air and relaxed atmosphere. It’s a hilly city with beautifully-tiled buildings… Read more “Lisbon / Sintra / Fatima”
Three-Day Weekend in Porto
We had a three-day weekend, so we hopped a flight to Porto, Portugal. It’s a city I’ve been wanting to visit for a while– and it lived… Read more “Three-Day Weekend in Porto”
Central / Northern Iceland
Thingvellir National Park — Anyone doing the Golden Circle tour is bound to end up here. It’s a beautiful national park only a short drive from Reykjavik,… Read more “Central / Northern Iceland”
Southern / Eastern Iceland
Reykjadalur Thermal River — about 45 kilometers south of Reykjavik on Route 1, we stopped at a thermal river — it’s free to the public and only… Read more “Southern / Eastern Iceland”
Reykjavik
Iceland’s capital is a great city to explore for a day or two, as well as a good hub to plan excursions further afield. When you land… Read more “Reykjavik”
Belgium: West
Western Belgium has plenty of famous tourist sights like Ghent and Bruges, as well as the coastal beaches. Ghent Ghent: Ghent is maybe my favorite town in… Read more “Belgium: West”
Belgium: South
Southern Belgium offers some great rural scenery, especially in the Ardennes forest. Go here for hiking, camping, or fun weekend getaways. Be sure to visit the Waterloo… Read more “Belgium: South”
Belgium: East
Eastern Belgium is famous for the battle of Bastogne, beautiful forests, and the original Spa! Also be sure to check out historic Liege, home of Fort Loncin… Read more “Belgium: East”
28 Hours in Copenhagen
I had to take a quick work trip to Copenhagen– a city I hadn’t been to in nearly 17 years– and as you might expect, it’s changed… Read more “28 Hours in Copenhagen”
The Yakpacker 