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
8 Travel Insurance Companies You’ll See Everywhere (And How They Stack Up For A $2,000 Cruise)
You don’t need to memorize every insurer out there. Start with these eight. They’re the names you’ll run into on airline checkouts, booking sites, and comparison tools. Typical comprehensive plans cost about 4%–10% of your trip price—so for a $2,000,
5 LGBTQ Cruise Events for 2026 You Should Look Into
Planning a big queer getaway at sea in 2026? You’ve got options, and the headliners below are the heavy hitters. These are the largest, most booked gay cruises with full-ship takeovers, big production shows, and that “you can feel the