Whether you’re a fan of the board game or the actual castle, many travellers in the South of France find themselves drawn to the medieval city of Carcassonne. Carcassonne is like stepping back in time. I felt like I was wandering around a castle, ramparts and towers straight from the fairytales and movies. And one of the best ways to visit is on a day trip from Toulouse to Carcassonne. As the largest major city near Carcassonne, many visitors make the pilgrimage from Toulouse by train, car or tour to walk the famous medieval walls. Of course, there’s more to Carcassonne than just a medieval ci ..read more

The big excursion of my Vietnam trip was a two night Halong Bay cruise. I had been dreaming of getting out on the water amongst 2000 limestone islands for weeks before we went! Did it live up to the hype? I think so! Before our cruise, I had done a bit of research about the different kinds of boats and cruises available. I knew I wanted a two night cruise so we could get farther into the bay and away from other boats. I also knew I wanted a mid-range boat – something between drunk backpackers and luxury honeymooners. That was exactly what my friend Emilie and I found on our cruise of Halong Ba ..read more

I was listening to a podcast where the hosts were discussing the impact of social media on travel and one of them said something along the lines of, “You have to ask yourself if you’re travelling for the right reasons.” Immediately, my face scrunched up in disgust. What are the right reasons to travel? Who gets to decide what those right reasons are? And, more importantly, who cares? Who cares if someone (who isn’t you) is or isn’t travelling for these lofty “right” reasons? Needless to say, I had a lot of rebuttals that I was silently voicing to the podcast hosts in my headphones. But since t ..read more

I took my first three week trip to Europe in 2012. I was 19 years old and it was my first trip to Europe, as well as my first solo trip ever. That 3 week trip changed my life. It’s why this blog exists and it’s why I fell in love with Europe. Many years later, and I’m still just as in love with Europe and have been lucky enough to visit many times since, including studying abroad in Amsterdam and living in Prague. Three weeks is an incredible amount of time to spend in Europe. Of course, it’s not enough to see everything. But it is enough time to get a little taste of what the continent has to ..read more

Italy is one of my favourite countries in the world because it has something for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie, a hiker, an art historian, a beach lover, an island hopper or a wine connoisseur, Italy will have a place for you. But if it’s your very first trip to Italy, the question is: Where should you go? I’ve been lucky enough to visit Italy four times, visiting cities and towns all over the country. And yet I still want to go back because there’s so much left to discover or enjoy again. One of my bucket list items is to spend a month or more travelling all around Italy and soaking in al ..read more

Welcome to Traveller of the Month! Each month I’m featuring a fellow world traveller on Teaspoon of Adventure to share their stories and travel wisdom with all of you. This month, I have the pleasure of featuring not one, but two, travellers of the month! Without further ado, let’s meet April’s featured travellers: Cam (he/him) & Ana (she/her) from Nomadicgregors! And if you missed March’s featured traveller, get to know Saskia here! Please introduce yourselves. What is your travel story? I (Cameron) got into travel back in 2006. I grew up in a small town in Washington State in the US ..read more

For years, New Zealand has been at the very top of my bucket list. I almost went a few times (a cancelled flight deal in 2018 and changed honeymoon plans in 2021), but finally was able to make it to New Zealand in 2023. And New Zealand absolutely lived up to the hype! Everything you hear about this country – natural paradise, incredible culture, kind people, great food, epic landscapes – it’s all true! My husband, Colin, and I luckily got to enjoy three weeks across Aotearoa (the Māori word for New Zealand). But I know not everyone has that much time. That’s why I’ve put together this 14 day i ..read more

Before visiting Singapore for the first time in 2019, I knew three things. I knew it was where they filmed Crazy Rich Asians. I knew it was illegal to chew gum. And I knew it was going to be expensive! And while I did do a (probably unnecessary) sweep of my backpack to make sure I wasn’t bringing in any illicit gum packs by accident, I really didn’t need to worry about Singapore being expensive. It turns out, there are lots of cheap activities to do in Singapore! Don’t get me wrong, Singapore can definitely be a luxury destination. You can go all out on dining, activities, accommodation and tr ..read more

If you’re visiting Iceland, the Golden Circle route is probably on your bucket list. It’s a great day trip from Reykjavik and the perfect introduction to the beautiful scenery and natural wonders that await you in the Land of Ice and Fire. I first toured Iceland’s Golden Circle route in January 2014. I was travelling to Iceland solo and joined a day tour out to the famous sites. I remember being so blown away by the incredible geysers, waterfalls and vistas. They blew me away so much that in 2018, I revisited the Golden Circle. This time I was with my husband, Colin, and we decided to self-dri ..read more

Back in February 2020 (right before the world shutdown), my husband, Colin, and I spent 10 days in Morocco exploring blue cities, bustling medinas, ancient palaces and scenic desert landscapes. At the time, we were living abroad in Prague and had spent most of our time travelling through Europe. Visiting Morocco was a completely different experience! Morocco is a beautiful country. The architecture, the food, the history, the people and the culture were all so captivating that it quickly became one of my favourite countries and trips from our year abroad. Morocco offers something for everyone ..read more