If you’re wondering what to do in Paris, congratulations – you’re landed right into the lair of a truly rabid Paris fan girl who has plenty of ideas. As one of the most captivating and legendary cities in the world, there are plenty of wonderful things to do in Paris whether you’re interested in fresh croissants, historic monuments or… oversized tombs. (More on that later). Do Paris properly, and you’ll fall head over heels in love. My full list of Paris tips can help with that. Fail to plan properly however, and you’ll likely join the increasingly large horde of folks who deem Paris to be on ..read more

Looking for a Paris tourist map that covers all the main sights? Great news! Hi – I’m Christina, a shameless travel nerd who has already made one. WITH cute stamp icons… that are colour coded. So yes, below, you’ll find a handy Google Map that you can use on your phone that includes… Top Paris museums & sights The prettiest photo spots and views in Paris Paris food & drink recommendations Fun shops to visit in Paris I hope you find it helpful! Save this Free Paris Map for Later! You’ll be very glad you did. Save on Pinterest My Free Paris Tourist Map On mobile? Click this link here ..read more

Looking for an Edinburgh tourist map that covers all the main sights? Great news! Hi – I’m Christina, a shameless travel nerd who has already made one. WITH cute stamp icons… that are colour coded. So yes, below, you’ll find a handy Google Map that you can use on your phone that includes… Top Edinburgh museums & sights The prettiest photo spots and views in Edinburgh Edinburgh food & drink recommendations Fun shops to visit in Edinburgh I hope you find it helpful! Save this Free Edinburgh Map for Later! You’ll be very glad you did. Save on Pinterest My Free Edinburgh Tourist Map On ..read more

Looking for a Munich tourist map that covers all the main sights? Great news! Hi – I’m Christina, a shameless travel nerd who lived in Munich for 5+ years… and has already made one of those maps so you don’t have to. WITH cute stamp icons… that are colour coded. So yes, below, you’ll find a handy Google Map that you can use on your phone that includes… Top Munich sights & museums The prettiest photo spots and views in Munich Munich food & drink recommendations Fun shops to visit in Munich I hope you find it helpful! Save this Free Munich Map for Later! You’ll be very glad you did. S ..read more

Looking for an Amsterdam tourist map that covers all the main sights? Great news! Hi – I’m Christina, a shameless travel nerd who has already made one. WITH cute stamp icons… that are colour coded. So yes, below, you’ll find a handy Google Map that you can use on your phone that includes… Top Amsterdam museums & sights The prettiest photo spots and views in Amsterdam Amsterdam food & drink recommendations Fun shops to visit in Amsterdam I hope you find it helpful! Save this Free Amsterdam Map for Later! You’ll be very glad you did. Save on Pinterest My Free Amsterdam Tourist Map On ..read more

If you’ve ever dreamt about taking the train across Canada, then this realistic and brutally honest guide is for you. Once upon a time, as a doe-eyed Canadian keen to see more of her home country, I spent a month travelling from Vancouver to Halifax by train… in economy no less! So I feel uniquely qualified to talk you about the happy highs and lamentable lows of this bucket list journey. Train travel in Canada is… special. It’s not particularly quick. Or affordable. It’s more often than not plagued with delays. And to be honest? Unless you’re travelling shorter distances (like along the Onta ..read more

Topping bucket lists of train nerds around the world, the four day train journey between Vancouver and Toronto (on board the aptly named ‘Canadian’) is a truly once in a lifetime experience. Along the way, you pass snow-topped mountains and turquoise lakes in the West, idyllic Windows screensaver-esque fields in the Prairies, and an endless parade of lakes and trees in Ontario. Sounds pretty dreamy, no? It is… but it’s also a journey plagued with delays, high price tags, and a lack of WiFi. In other words, it’s not perfect, but having now travelled on the Canadian twice (once from Vancouver t ..read more

If you’re a newbie to train travel in the Netherlands, you’re in luck! The Netherlands may well be one of the easiest countries in Europe to navigate by train, and in this post I’m going to show you how… step by step! From deciding whether trains are the best option for you to finding the best deals on train tickets in the Netherlands, all the way to finding and boarding the correct train and what to do when you disembark, this post will walk you through in plenty of detail how to take trains in the Netherlands. I hope you find this helpful, and don’t forget to save this post for future trave ..read more

Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but one thing that gets downplayed is how easy it is to mess up here. From tourist traps and misleading advice on social media to key attractions that sell out months in advance, Amsterdam is one of those cities that you need to study up and prepare for. Do so successfully though, and you’ll join the ranks of millions who adore this city and would move there in a heartbeat. So, read on for a full list of Amsterdam tips and must-knows for saving money, avoiding scams and navigating the city like a pro… oh, and for skipping the city’s ..read more

From tighter size restrictions to unexpected bag checks, travelling carry-on only in Europe is full of traps and potential mistakes. … which pains me to say, because I’ve been such a fangirl of carry-on travel for so long. In the age of budget cuts & overall corporate greed however, airlines are getting stricter, stingier, and (gasp) they’re starting to catch onto our light packing tricks. Don’t worry though – plan properly, and sticking to Team Carry-On can still be an amazing way to save money when you travel. So, to prepare you, in this post I’ll be sharing my top carry on packing mist ..read more