Black sand beach on the south coast of iceland, a must-see during 5 days in Iceland
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5 Days in Iceland // The Perfect Iceland Itinerary for First-Timers (who don’t want to rent a car)

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually need a car to see Iceland. While images of road trips around the island are probably the first thing that pop into your head, they’re not the only way to see this absolutely amazing country. Whether you’re spending 5 days in Iceland travelling solo and don’t want to…

Solo female traveler looking out over Alfama’s terracotta rooftops and the Tagus River from Miradouro de Santa Luzia in Lisbon, Portugal.
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4 Days in Lisbon: A Laid-Back Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Planning 4 Days in Lisbon? Here’s How to Make the Most of It (Without Burning Out). I’ll be honest — when I planned my 4 days in Lisbon as part of a longer Portugal itinerary, I was already pretty wiped. I’d been bouncing between towns, climbing castle steps, and hauling my backpack onto more trains…

A canal in Aveiro at sunset
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10 Delightful Things to Do in Aveiro, Portugal in Two Days

Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of these links I will receive a small commision at no extra cost to you. Aveiro, Portugal is an absolutely beautiful little city just a 40 minute train ride from Porto. Because of this, it’s a popular day trip from Porto. But…

Addie hiking with her backpack
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Marvelous Monteverde // 2 Day Monteverde, Costa Rica Itinerary

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of them I will recieve a small commision at no extra cost to you, which allows me to keep this blog up and running! The secret is out: Monteverde, Costa Rica is THE place to go if you’re looking for an…

Arenal Volcano peeking through the clouds in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Feeling Fortunate in La Fortuna // Things to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica in Two Days

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of them I will recieve a small commision at no extra cost to you, which allows me to keep this blog up and running! It’s 6:45 am and my arm is stretched as far as it can go over my head….