The Merriest Market Adventure Part 4: Trains, Planes, and Tips
Eurostar wins, LNER feeds you, and the sleeper seat isn’t a vibeThis last part is the nuts and bolts I wish someone had handed me before I left. I’ll keep it straight, just like I’d tell you over lunch. Eurostar: love
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 3: UK
Rides and food in Hyde Park, a clean loop through the lights, and a day trip that lands just rightI landed in London ready for rides and snacks and ended up with a night that moved perfectly. Then I hopped
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 2: France
Capital of Christmas energy, Parisian sparkle, and a full-on Disney holiday nightI crossed from Germany into France already buzzing, but Strasbourg turned the volume up in the best way. After that, Paris gave me the city-glow version of Christmas markets,
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 1: Germany
Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt (plus Phantasialand Wintertraum)I kicked off my 17-day run in Germany because this is where Christmas markets feel baked into the streets. Berlin gave me range in one city, Cologne brought big vibes and a standout LGBTQ market,
Edinburgh in a Day: The Perfect December Itinerary From Waverley to the Christmas Lights
Edinburgh feels dramatic even in daylight, and at Christmas it hums. I’m landing at 1 p.m. and going straight for the sights that hit fast on a day trip. First up is the East Princes Street Gardens Market for that
Ultimate Holiday Market Wish List: London and Manchester’s Top Christmas Markets & Lights
England layers tradition on top of city energy, and it works. In London, I’m doing the full spread so you don’t miss a beat: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland for the big rides and big lights, Southbank Centre for river views
Steal My France Christmas Market Itinerary: Paris and Strasbourg
France brings romance to the season, and Strasbourg wears the crown. I’ll trace a route through the old town that hits the Cathedral, Rue du Marroquin, and the towering Giant Sapin, with extra stops tucked into side streets where the
My Germany Christmas Market Itinerary: Berlin, Cologne & Frankfurt
You’re about to see why Germany basically wrote the playbook for Christmas markets. The tradition goes back centuries here, and you feel it the second you step into a square glowing with lights and wood smoke. I built my Berlin
Don’t Fly During This Government Shutdown until You do the Following
If you’ve got a flight between now and late November, you should plan for a wobbly couple of weeks. As of Friday, November 7, 2025, the FAA began phased, mandatory traffic reductions at major airports because of the federal government
Virgin Voyages Ships: The Triplets and Her Sister.
You’re cruise-curious about Virgin Voyages and you want the real talk. Here’s the guide I wish I had on my first sailing. So I have taken a few sailings on Virgin, and 2 of them being Solo sailings so I