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When I proposed we go on a European Christmas market roadtrip adventure I thought I’d quickly be shut down. Instead, Mike prepared a near impossible journey for us – 8 cities in 8 nights. Whilst I adored the Christmas spirit, I knew I wouldn’t survive the constant travel. I’d quickly become his very own Scrooge. We […]
Visiting the Dresden Christmas markets had been a long time dream of mine. I imagined strolling along cobbled streets, taking in the overwhelming scent of mulled wine and chestnuts roasting on hot coals. Admiring the twinkling lights amidst the century-old architecture and towering churches. And what I imagined is exactly the Christmas fairytale I found. Dresden […]
Imagine wandering through a Christmas market where Dutch-inspired architecture meets Polish holiday traditions. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Gdansk Christmas market. A Touch of Amsterdam in Poland Gdansk is a charming port town on Poland’s northern coast. I was surprised to see the striking resemblance to the Netherlands. Turns out, in the 16th […]
Imagine sipping a perfectly spiced mulled wine while gazing at a giant illuminated Ferris Wheel in the night sky. This is the Poznan Christmas market. Two Markets, One Clear Winner In Poznan we actually visited two Christmas markets. The main market at Plac Wolności and the market at the International Fair, just by the central […]
Imagine strolling through a Christmas market where twinkling lights reflect off colorful facades, and the aroma of mulled wine and Polish delicacies fills the air. Welcome to the Wroclaw Christmas Market, a hidden gem in southwest Poland that you’re sure to fall in love with. Trust me, I did! Why You’ll Fall in Love with […]
Marrakech shopping I went to the desert to sand board. I went to Marrakech to shop. Shopping in the Medina, or Marrakech’s Old City, is an out-of-body experience. I’ve never wanted to buy things more than in those three days. My friends warned me to bring an empty suitcase. Reluctantly I brought an empty suitcase. […]
The Rissani market Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, Rissani hosts the local market for the area. Locals, and a few visitors departing the desert, shop the market for produce, meat, spices, crafts, bikes, goods and even donkeys? We parked just off the main street in what was one-third car lot, one-third donkey lot and one-third […]
If your visit to Krabi falls on a weekend, do not miss the Krabi Night Market “Thanon Khon Dern”. Here you’ll find the best food in the entire region.
Having lived in Amsterdam for a few months now, it only seems appropriate to update one of my all-time favorite posts. I originally wrote this post about a year ago, after having spent only four days in Amsterdam. Now that I call Amsterdam home, I have fallen even more deeply in love with the wide […]
A glass of wine or two and a few clicks was all it took for me and two friends to book a one-way ticket to Antwerp. Turns out, I love Antwerp and here are the many reasons why. So many in fact, I had to split the post into two equally fabulous parts. Want to hear […]