Andres SerraAustria is one of those countries that surprises me every time I visit. Beyond the famous streets of Vienna, Salzburg, and Hallstatt, you’ll find alpine lakes, charming villages, vineyard-covered valleys, and mountain scenery that rivals anywhere in Europe. I’ve narrowed it down to the 10 places I think are truly worth your time. Whether it’s your first … Read more
Every time I visit Italy, I discover another place that makes me want to stay a little longer. That’s what makes this country so special. You can spend one day exploring ancient Roman ruins, the next hiking through the Dolomites, and finish with sunset over the Mediterranean. I’ve narrowed it down to the 15 destinations I think … Read more
Every time I visit the Netherlands, I discover somewhere I didn’t know existed. That’s one of the reasons I keep coming back. While Amsterdam is an incredible city, it’s only one small part of a country filled with historic towns, beautiful coastlines, windmills, colorful tulip fields, and landscapes unlike anywhere else in Europe. These are the 10 … Read more
Scotland is one of those places that constantly makes you pull over just to take it all in.I came for the Highlands, but what stayed with me was how much variety the country packs into such a small area. One day, I was exploring ancient castles and dramatic glens, the next I was walking through colorful … Read more
Denmark completely surprised me.Like many first-time visitors, I assumed the country was mostly about Copenhagen. But once I started exploring farther afield, I discovered windswept coastlines where two seas collide, medieval towns with centuries of history, dramatic white cliffs rising above the Baltic, and islands that felt completely different from anything I’d expected.These are the … Read more
Montenegro is one of those countries that completely exceeded my expectations. Before visiting, I knew about the Bay of Kotor, but I hadn’t realized how much variety was packed into such a small country. One day I was wandering medieval streets beside the Adriatic, and the next I was driving through dramatic mountain scenery that felt a … Read more
Croatia was one of those countries that was even more diverse than I expected.Before visiting, I knew about Dubrovnik, the Adriatic islands, and the beautiful coastline. What I didn’t realize was how quickly the scenery changes. One day I was wandering through centuries-old walled cities beside the sea, and the next I was standing beside turquoise … Read more
After three trips to Australia, including living there for 6 years, I’ve explored everywhere from Sydney and tropical reefs and remote coastlines.I’ve found the places that rarely make it onto the typical tourist itinerary. Every region feels different, and that’s one of the things I love most about Australia.These are the 15 places that have … Read more
Australia’s coastline seems endless, and no matter how many beaches I visit, I always leave with a longer list of places I still want to see.Some of these beaches surprised me. Some completely lived up to the hype. Others were places I simply didn’t want to leave. After living in Australia for 6 years and exploring … Read more
Australia is one of the few countries where the journey often becomes more memorable than the destination. I lived here for six years and managed to travel around the entire country twice!Some of my favorite Australian travel experiences were pulling over at an unexpected lookout, watching landscapes slowly change through the windshield, or realizing I’ve … Read more