What to do in Niagara Falls: a complete guide to visiting from the USA and Canada
The Niagara Falls are one of the most iconic natural wonders in North America and had been on my bucket list for years. During a summer road trip with my family, I finally got to see them with my own eyes, and they absolutely lived up to the hype. Standing in front of that sheer amount of water, noise and mist is something you don’t forget easily. If you’re planning a trip and wondering what to do in Niagara Falls, this detailed travel guide will walk you through the main attractions, practical travel tips, where to eat and stay, and a few easy day trips. Because Niagara Falls sits right on the border between the USA and Canada, I’ll also help you decide which side makes more sense for your itinerary (or whether you should see both).
Things to do in Montreal: a complete travel guide
Montreal (or Montréal in French) is often described as North America’s most European city, and after spending a weekend there, I can totally see why. From historic streets and leafy parks to incredible food and vibrant neighborhoods, the city has a charm that really surprised me — I actually found it more atmospheric than Toronto. I visited Montreal in the fall, when the foliage around Mount Royal was at its best — and even the rainy weather couldn’t dampen the city’s inviting charm. In this detailed travel guide, I’ll walk you through the best things to do in Montreal, what to eat, where to stay, how to get around and a few great day trip ideas. At the end of the post, you’ll also find a Montreal map with all the locations mentioned here.
World Cup 2026 host cities: a travel guide to Canada, Mexico and the USA
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. For the first time ever, the world’s biggest football tournament will be hosted across three countries — namely Canada, Mexico and the United States — and played across 16 host cities throughout the American continent. In this travel guide, I’m approaching the World Cup from a traveler’s perspective. I’ll focus only on destinations I’ve personally visited and covered on the blog, sharing first-hand insights to help you plan a trip that goes far beyond the stadiums. Whether you’re planning to attend a match, follow the tournament across several cities or simply experience the FIFA World Cup atmosphere in one iconic destination, this guide will help you understand where the games will be played, what each city is like, and where to find more in-depth travel inspiration.
Things to do in Toronto: practical travel guide & tips
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of Canada’s most important cities and a common stop on many North American road trips. When I visited in 2013, our time in the city was rather short — barely a full day — and, to be honest, Toronto didn’t completely win me over. It felt modern, full of skyscrapers and business districts, almost like a smaller version of New York City, but with less character. Still, if you’re planning a visit, there are a few things worth seeing, especially if you know where to focus your time. Below you’ll find a practical travel guide covering the best things to do in Toronto, along with travel tips, food recommendations, accommodation ideas and nearby day trips.
My 2024 trips: a year in review
Another year is about to go by, and it's time to reflect on the destinations that I visited this year, and to start dreaming about the ones I'll be exploring in 2025. Even though 2024 was quieter in terms of travel compared to previous years, I still had my fair share. Here's my year in review, including my tentative travel plans for the upcoming year!
9 things to see and do in Alexandria (Virginia)
Located by the Potomac river and a short distance away from Washington DC, Alexandria is a historic town worth visiting in Virginia. Below you will find 9 things to see and do in Alexandria along with a map pinpointing all the locations mentioned in this post. Enjoy!
10 series & films to travel while binge-watching
During these pandemic restricting times, I believe it is okay to admit we've all had our fair share of staying at home. Luckily, entertaining platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max or Amazon Prime made the task easier. Since we couldn't really travel anywhere, they brought travel to us through series and films. Here is a selection of my favorites to explore the world while binge-watching. Follow along!
Coming back to NYC with the UN
This summer I had to travel to NYC for work quite unexpectedly. It was a short trip to attend some meetings with the UN, among which was the High-Level political forum on sustainable development.
Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival
The Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival was one of the things in my bucket list before leaving DC. This festival is the city´s largest all-local music benefit in support of Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region.
DC discoveries: United States National Arboretum
Today I finally went to the National Arboretum with a couple of friends.
This place had been on my DC wish list for a long time but I had not managed to visit it up until now that I am about to move to Geneva in Switzerland.
Family reunion in NYC
I was in NYC last weekend because my cousin came to visit New York and we met there. We really enjoyed exploring the city together!