A row of harborside buildings in pastel purple, peach, and cream stand behind a busy stretch of stacked lobster/crab creels and a docked fishing boat.
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Things to Do in St Andrews, Scotland: 33 Best Options (Not Just Golf)

There’s a stretch of the Kinness Burn, just past Lamond Drive, where the local ducks have clearly decided the humans owe them something. I walked past most mornings on my way into town when I was a student at St Andrews, and there was always a small committee of them parked on the grass bank,…

East Sands Pier and ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral, Scotland – A stone pier leads to pastel-colored houses and the crumbling remains of a medieval cathedral on a cloudy day.
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St Andrews, Scotland: The Complete Guide (From a Four-Year Local)

Most people show up to St Andrews, Scotland with one of two ideas already in their head: golf, or Prince William. Both are true enough, but neither is the place you’ll actually find once you’re there: a small, walkable university town on Scotland’s east coast with three main streets, a ruined cathedral at one end,…

Amsterdam Canal House Boat
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Europe by Train Itinerary: Amsterdam, Belgium, and Paris in 2 Weeks

Planning your first trip to Europe is exciting… and then, very quickly, it can feel like a lot. Too many cities. Too many routes. Too many people telling you what you “can’t miss.” Add in jet lag, border crossings, and the pressure to make every day count, and it’s easy for a dream trip to…

Aspen grove with golden leaves lit by sunbeams and framed by evergreen trees at Golden Gate Canyon State Park in fall.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Fall: The Best Trails & Scenic Spots for Colorado’s Golden Aspens

Crisp mountain air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and endless golden aspens swaying in the breeze—fall in Colorado is pure magic. And if you’re looking for some of the best places to soak in autumn colors near Denver, Golden Gate Canyon State Park fall foliage belongs at the very top of your list. Just 30…

Innsbruck’s Old Town Christmas Market at night, with a glowing Christmas tree and the famous Golden Roof lit up behind rows of festive stalls.
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Innsbruck Christmas Markets: A Festive Guide to Austria’s Alpine City

There’s something undeniably magical about Innsbruck at Christmas. I visited in November, just as the first stalls of the Innsbruck Christmas markets were opening, and the whole city seemed to transform overnight. Strings of twinkling lights appeared in the Old Town, mugs of steaming glühwein warmed chilly hands, and the pastel houses looked even more…

Colorful row of pastel houses along the Inn River in Innsbruck, with snowy mountain peaks rising dramatically behind, viewed from a bridge.
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Innsbruck in Winter: Cozy Things to Do Beyond Skiing & Snowboarding

I visited Innsbruck in winter for the first time in November 2023, and it didn’t take long for the city to completely charm me. Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Innsbruck is best known as a destination for skiing and snowboarding. But here’s the thing—I don’t do either of those. Instead, I came…