by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Nov 21, 2025 | Published on Oct 1, 2019 | Europe, Netherlands
Visiting Amsterdam is on the bucket list of many travelers planning a European vacation. Amsterdam is a city of contrasts – it has a vibrant and energetic feel to it along with a progressive cultural scene but on the other hand, it also has a quieter, peaceful and a...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Jan 1, 2026 | Published on Sep 8, 2019 | Adventures, Hikes & Trails, North America, USA
When visiting San Francisco, heading off-the-beaten-path for a visit to Point Bonita Lighthouse in Marin Headlands makes for a fun and relaxing day trip. As a local, I truly feel that Point Bonita Lighthouse is a hidden gem of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is an...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Oct 16, 2025 | Published on Aug 25, 2019 | Europe, Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. A visit to this picturesque village is a memorable experience regardless of whether you decide to visit Lauterbrunnen on a day trip or stay in the village itself....
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Jan 1, 2026 | Published on Aug 19, 2019 | Adventures, Europe, Hikes & Trails, Italy
Visiting Cinque Terre – a UNESCO world heritage site along the shores of northwestern Italy in the region of Liguria – had been on our bucket list for so long. We spent one and a half days in July exploring Cinque Terre and loved hiking from Monterosso to...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 | Published on Aug 4, 2019 | DIY Itineraries, Europe, Switzerland, Travel Planning
Nestled in the southern end of Switzerland’s Matter Valley under the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn, lies the small but world-famous ski-resort town of Zermatt. Over the summer, we got the chance to finally spend two days in Zermatt and what a dream it was! Lush...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 | Published on Jul 15, 2019 | Austria, DIY Itineraries, Europe, Travel Planning
As an ardent fan of the 1965 classic, The Sound Of Music, visiting Salzburg had always been high on my bucket list. Recently, I got the chance of visiting this beautiful Austrian city with my husband. Spending two memorable days in this charming city ended up being...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 | Published on Jun 30, 2019 | DIY Itineraries, Europe, Netherlands, Travel Planning
Located 20 km from Amsterdam, postcard-pretty Zaanse Schans is a sort of open-air museum that welcomes visitors into its charming and rustic surroundings. Spending one perfect day in Zaanse Schans gives visitors a glimpse into what life must have been like in the...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 | Published on Jun 23, 2019 | Belgium, DIY Itineraries, Europe, Travel Planning
Bruges (or Brugge) had been on our bucket list for so long and recently we finally got the chance to visit this gorgeous city. After spending two days in Bruges, we couldn’t help but fall in love with the charms and vibe of this city. Located in northwest...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Oct 16, 2025 | Published on Jun 9, 2019 | Austria, Europe
One of the most beautiful places to visit in Austria is the postcard-pretty lakeside village of Hallstatt. This picturesque village is located along Hallstätter See (Lake Hallstatt). Nestled along the edge of high hills of the Dachstein range, Hallstatt is a...
by Aditi Sharma | Last updated Jan 1, 2026 | Published on May 27, 2019 | Adventures, Europe, Hikes & Trails, Switzerland
One of the fondest memories we have from our trip to Switzerland is of our amazing, off-the-beaten-path adventure of hiking in Bernese Oberland. We had been looking forward to hiking along the North Face Trail, exploring Alpine villages and visiting Trummelbach...