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…

A smiling family with two parents and a child drives with their golden retriever in the back seat, enjoying a road trip together.
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Dog Friendly Holidays: Making Memories with Your Four-Legged Friend

This post is a sponsored guest contribution on behalf of StayCotswold. Holidays are meant for unwinding, exploring new places, and making memories – and for many of us, that includes bringing our dogs along for the adventure. Thankfully, dog friendly holidays in the UK have never been more popular or accessible, with thousands of properties,…

Woman in winter coat and beanie waving as she steps off a classic red train car in the Scottish Highlands.
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Travelling Europe by Train on a Budget: 10 Smart Ways to Save

There’s something wildly romantic about train travel in Europe—the freedom to hop on and off in storybook towns, the way the Alps rise up outside your window, the quiet click of the tracks as you glide into a new country without ever unpacking your bag. But here’s the thing: travelling Europe by train on a…

Interior view of a large, modern European train station with multiple trains at the platforms, passengers walking with luggage, and a high arched ceiling lit with overhead lights.
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How to Travel Europe by Train (2025 Guide for First-Timers + Budget Tips)

If you’re wondering how to travel Europe by train, you’re in the right carriage. I spent five years living in the UK, and some of my best memories come from hopping on trains during various vacations and mini-breaks across the continent. From small regional trains around Portugal to scenic trains winding through the Alps, rail…

A hand holding a Eurail paper pass with the slogan “My Eurail Pass – Go one stop further” against a scenic railway backdrop in Innsbruck, Austria. Colorful houses line the river with snow-capped mountains behind them.
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Is the Eurail Pass Worth It? An Honest Review from a Frequent Solo Traveler

I still remember standing in the Interlaken train station on my first Eurail trip, staring at the weather report: rain. Every single day of my planned visit. In a destination with only things to do outdoors. Instead of sulking, I pulled out my Eurail Pass, hopped the next train to Heidelberg, and spent the weekend…