Only have a weekend getaway and wondering if you can truly do Lisbon justice in that amount of time? With 2 days in Lisbon, Portugal, it will be a bit of a sprint, especially when contending with the seven hills the city is famous for, but you can see the city’s highlights in an action-packed…
Struggling to figure out exactly how many days in Lisbon you need without either rushing through the seven famous hills or running out of things to do? Planning can feel overwhelming when you’re weighing limited vacation days against a budget and wondering if you have time to squeeze in a day trip to Sintra on…
Trying to figure out where to stay in Lisbon Portugal, without blowing your whole budget on accommodation? When I rebooked my 2020 trip in 2021, prices were significantly higher, so it was super important to find accommodation in Lisbon that wouldn’t break the bank. And as I was going solo after my cousin dropped out,…
I was supposed to go to Lisbon with my cousin. Then COVID happened. The trip was postponed, and when I finally departed in September 2021, I ended up going solo. Suddenly, I had to figure out: was this even a smart idea? As a woman who has explored 25+ countries alone, I always keep safety…
Lisbon keeps popping up on “Europe’s best cities” lists (as of 2026, it’s #13), but is it actually worth the hype and safe for solo travel? Having solo-traveled through Lisbon, I’ve navigated those famous cobblestone hills and found a cheat code not to keel over on them (Uber up, walk down), discovered the pastéis spot…
Lisbon has plenty to do up and down those famous hills, but if you’re on a budget, it can be hard to figure out what’s worth it. Having solo-traveled through Lisbon—conquering everything from the Tower of Belém to fairy-tale Sintra—I’ve discovered exactly what’s worth the price tag and how to save a few along the…
Is the Lisboa Card worth it, or are you better off buying individual tickets? I asked myself the same thing before finally rebooking this solo trip after COVID pushed it back. As someone who’s tested tourist cards across Europe for the last decade—from the Paris Museum Pass to the Salzburg Card to the Ljubljana Card—I…
My mom and I visited Ljubljana as part of a broader trip through Central Europe, one that took us to Slovenia because of our family’s ties to the region. We even have ancestors buried just 15 minutes outside the city. Given that, we had to visit to explore the archives, which allowed us to trace…
With only 24 hours, I wasn’t sure whether the Ljubljana Card was worth it, but it offers a lot for a charming, hidden gem city. As someone who’s tested tourist cards across Europe for over a decade—from Paris to Vienna to Rome—I know which ones actually deliver and which ones are just clever marketing designed…
When planning my ancestral trip for my mother and me, Salzburg was at the top of my list, as we’re both big fans of The Sound of Music. Having visited as part of a larger Austrian trip, I’ve learned exactly which attractions deliver—those magical trick fountains at Hellbrunn, and which ones you can skip—the Christmas…
Planning a solo trip to Europe and feeling overwhelmed about which city is safe and enjoyable? I see people constantly searching on social media for the best places to solo travel in Europe, especially female travelers, and I’ve asked this exact question myself. It’s a serious concern, as there are a couple of places I’ve…
Overwhelmed by what you can actually do in one of the most-visited places on earth? Even though it’s the world’s smallest country (0.17 square miles, if you want to get technical), there are plenty of things to do in Vatican City to pack your day full! I spent a full day there during my solo…
Wondering if the Roman Forum is worth visiting when there is so much to see in Rome? That’s totally understandable when the Vatican, Colosseum, and scoops of gelato are vying for your attention, and you may be short on time, as I was. In this guide, I’ll walk you visually through my time visiting the…
One of the best things about using Dublin as a home base is how much of Ireland (and Northern Ireland!) you can see without ever getting behind the wheel. If you’re anything like me—nervous about driving on the left side of the road and trying to stretch your travel budget—you’ll be relieved to know that…
One of the best things about visiting London is how easy it is to escape the city for a day. Whether you’re craving countryside charm, ancient history, or literary pilgrimages, there’s a world-class day trip waiting just a train ride away. I’ve been visiting London since I was 16 and have spent nearly 2 months…
