I Built Pride Scout So You Don’t Have to Open 27 Tabs to Plan One Trip
I Built Pride Scout So You Don’t Have to Open 27 Tabs to Plan One Trip If you’ve ever planned a Pride trip, you already know the drill. One tab for flights.Another for hotels.Three more for bars.Instagram to check if the event is even real this year.Google to confirm dates.Then Reddit to make sure the […]
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 4: Trains, Planes, and Tips
Eurostar wins, LNER feeds you, and the sleeper seat isn’t a vibe This 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 ride, load your luggage smart I liked Eurostar a lot. It’s clean, […]
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 right I landed in London ready for rides and snacks and ended up with a night that moved perfectly. Then I hopped north for an Edinburgh day trip that gave me the city center market, a […]
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 2: France
Capital of Christmas energy, Parisian sparkle, and a full-on Disney holiday night I 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, and Disneyland Paris delivered the pure holiday show: parade at dusk, fireworks and drones, […]
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, and Frankfurt… well, I learned some things there I’ll use next time. I also […]
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 castle-view backdrop and a quick snack while I scout the stalls. Then I’ll ride the […]
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 and street-food range, Covent Garden for cozy photos under giant ornaments, and Leicester Square for […]
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 timbered façades make every photo look like a postcard. In Paris, you’ll feel a different […]
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 plan to show off different sides of the city’s holiday scene: Rotes Rathaus with its […]
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 shutdown. The initial 4% cut is slated to ramp to 10% at about 40 big […]