Salzburg Christmas Market Guide (2026): Dates, Foods & Where to Stay

The Salzburg Christmas Market will always have a special place in my heart because it's the very first European Christmas Market that I ever visited. It's still one of my very favorites, and one I'm eager to get back to!

Biltmore Christmas: A Complete Guide to Visiting in 2026

The Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, is about as close as we Americans get to a grand European château. I especially loved visiting during the Christmas season, when the Vanderbilt mansion is filled with...

How to Spend a Weekend in Bruges

I spent my 40th birthday in Bruges, Belgium, on what my husband and I thought would be a low-key stop between Paris and Amsterdam. Instead, it ended up being one of the highlights...