34 Lakes to Visit in Austria

I have been living in Salzburg since late 2021 and, when I'm not off exploring the rest of the world, I love exploring this country that I've made my home. We are so lucky in Austria to have access to…

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How to Spend a Weekend in Paris, France

I first visited Paris as a young girl to visit Disneyland, with only hazy memories of the experience. I went back to Paris many years later in 2017, the first stop of my first ever solo backpacking trip, a two-week…

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9 Best Spots to See the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

We spent a long weekend in Paris to celebrate our one-year anniversary and it was as romantic as you could imagine it to be. I first visited Paris as a young girl to visit Disneyland, with only hazy memories of…

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Best Islands to Visit in Europe

I was born in Europe, lived here for eight years in my childhood, came back to visit many times while growing up in North America, and eventually moved back here in 2020, living first in Belgium and now in Austria.…

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A Complete Guide to Helgoland

In my mission to visit every single country (and territory) in the world, my adventures sometimes see me traveling to some rather unique destinations that are very unlikely to be on most people's radars. So when I proposed a weekend…

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Checking In to Hotel Saltus in the Dolomites, Italy

We visited the Dolomites for the first time a month ago, spending four incredible days exploring the highlights of the region. You could spend weeks exploring in any season of the year and still not cover it all; we plan…

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A Guide for Your First Visit to the Dolomites, Italy

Visiting the Dolomites has been on the top of my bucket list for so long! Given that I've been living just a few hours' drive away from the Dolomites for nearly four years, I can't believe it's taken me this…

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A Summer Guide to Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg in summer is truly a fairytale. The city comes alive with events and celebrations as the temperatures soar and the sun beams down upon us. Sometimes, mountain summer storms crash down and it seems as though a year's worth…

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Best Viewpoints in Salzburg, Austria

I have been living in Salzburg since late 2021 and, in that time, I've made a conscious effort to try and visit as many of the beautiful viewpoints available in this little mountain city as possible. Salzburg is right on…

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How to Spend a Weekend in Vienna, Austria

I've been living in Austria since late 2021, based in the delightful mountain town of Salzburg in the central northern part of the country, just minutes from the border with Germany. → Follow along my Austrian adventures on Instagram @JanaInAustria! And…

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7 Lakes to Visit in the Dolomites, Italy

Given that I've been living just a few hours' drive away from the Dolomites for nearly four years, I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally visit. It's been at the top of my bucket list for so long! To…

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How to Visit Santa Maddalena Church in the Dolomites, Italy

If you've ever looked at photos of the Dolomites, chances are high that you have seen snaps of the Santa Maddalena church, one of the most-photographed spots in the region. Given that I've been living just a few hours' drive…

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How to Visit Seceda in the Dolomites, Italy

We spent our morning riding the coffin cable car at Sassolungo before heading further into the Dolomites to visit the iconic Seceda. Turns out, it would be a day of cable cars! Given that I've been living just a few…

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How to Visit Sassolungo in the Dolomites, Italy

Even though my SD card corrupted on the afternoon that we made our way from Misurina to Sassolungo via the famous Passo Giau, we still had an exceptional time. Given that I've been living just a few hours' drive away…

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