Europe is where I've done some of my most ambitious trip-planning — and some of my most questionable weather decisions. This is the continent of my deepest content obsession (Ireland), my proudest points redemption (Norway), and my actual roots (my family's from Blackpool, and yes, I'll defend it). Whether you're planning a full Irish road trip, chasing Norwegian fjords, or just trying to figure out where to start, these Europe guides are built from actual trips, actual mistakes, and actual pints.
Ireland is where I have the most to say because I love it there so much. It is one of my favorite places in the world. From road tripping to Kilarney and exploring all of Northern Ireland, my Ireland guides cover it all, with the specific, unglamorous details nobody tells you until you're already there.
Kinbane Castle is one of Northern Ireland's little-known gems. Kinbane is a beautiful spot to explore on the Coastal Causeway and an Irish road trip.
Medieval ruins atop of a large rock surrounded by green meadows and hundreds of years of history? Include the Rock of Cashel on your Irish road trip.
Check out this guide to visiting the Rock of Dunamase to see where I fell in love with Ireland.
Norway was the trip that made me a points person for LIFE — my first-ever Chase Sapphire redemption got me a hotel at the base of a fjord in Flåm. Between discovering the points and miles world and the majesty that is the Norweigian Fjords, I've never emotionally recovered. My 10-day Norway itinerary covers five stops (Oslo, Flåm, Bergen, Ålesund, Geirangerfjord), one full itinerary you can steal.
Ten days, four cities, multiple UNESCO fjords, one cancelled ferry, and one of the best burgers of my life. Here's exactly how to plan the perfect 10 day Norway itinerary — trains, cruises, and all.
Here's something most travel bloggers can't say: my family is from Blackpool, England, and I've been going back almost every year of my life. So while everyone else's UK content starts with Big Ben, mine starts with a gloriously chaotic seaside town full of donkey rides, illuminations, and relatives who will absolutely comment if I get the details wrong. This section is small but MIGHTY — and growing, because as long as my family lives there, I'll keep going back (and taking notes).
Kinbane Castle is one of Northern Ireland's little-known gems. Kinbane is a beautiful spot to explore on the Coastal Causeway and an Irish road trip.
A guide to the top things to do in Northern Ireland, including Giant's Causeway, Belfast and the medieval ruins of Dunluce Castle. Includes a Google Map.
Blackpool in the UK is the perfect weekend getaway seaside town. Check out this guide for all the things to do in Blackpool, inlcuding where to stay.
The Europe chapter of my cook-every-country challenge — including the pelmeni that started it all (well, second-ed it all). Russian dumplings, made in an American kitchen, judged harshly by everyone present.
Cook the national dish of Greece with this Moussaka recipe. Travel to Greece by cooking its food through our EAT THE WORLD cooking challenge.
Everybody knows the National Dish of Sweden is MEATBALLS. Cook the national dish of Sweden with this Swedish Meatballs Recipe.
Cook the national dish of Hungary with this recipe for Hungarian Goulash. Travel to Hungary through its food on our attempt to cook a meal from every country in the world!
Whether you're traveling to Ireland (lucky you), or celebrating St Patrick's Day, the Irish Stew needs to be on your list of incredible Irish eats. And a Guinness as well, of course. Recipe for Irish Stew, National Dish of Ireland
Our first European Country in the EAT THE WORLD CHALLENGE, and one that is close to my heart (mainly because I am half English)... The United Kingdom
Our second country on the Eat the World tour - we attempted making Russian Pelmeni, the national dish of Russia. Recipe for Pelmeni included