Hiking Ben Nevis: Carn Mor Dearg Arete Loop
Hiking Ben Nevis brings hikers and climbers to the highest point in the United Kingdom. Even in the summer months, the summit can be quite …
Posts tagged Europe
Backcountry Skiing the Vallée Blanche in Chamonix
The jagged, raw edges of the Alps have called to my mountain heart for years. Moving to London in March of 2017, I knew I …
A Guided Tour: Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster is my favorite building in London, and I always recommend it to my friends and family as a must-see. Elizabeth Tower …
2 Days of Sightseeing in Toulouse, France
Is it cliche to say I felt like I was in a romantic travel movie? When I think about France, I think about Paris with …
London’s Mail Rail Ride at The Postal Museum
It was way ahead of its time, a solution to transport mail more efficiently away from the horses and the street traffic. Opening in 1927 …
DIY Amsterdam Cheese Tour
Have you ever seen the Austin Power’s Goldmember movie? What movie quote comes to mind? My college friends and I changed the phrase “I love …
2 Circular Day Hikes in the French Pyrenees
During a short trip to France over Memorial Day weekend (and London Bank Holiday), we flew into Toulouse from London. Toulouse is a stunning city …
Photo Essay: Amsterdam’s Sights, Canals, and Flowers
When people think of Amsterdam, they may think of coffee shops and the Red Light District. I think of canals and flowers. You may call …
Photo Essay: My Parents Visit the United Kingdom
I like to ask friends and family before they visit me, “What do you want to get out of the trip?” After my parents booked …
Construction Machinery: What to Expect on a JCB Factory Tour
I’ve been around heavy machinery my whole life, yet I didn’t grow up on a farm. My dad, Dale Anderson, is a mechanic (owner of …