Few places are as magical as Finnish Lapland in winter. The land is covered with a blanket of soft, fluffy snow. The air is crisp, and skies are often clear, offering great sunsets and stunning starry Keep Reading
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[Updated 12/2/2022] Lebkuchen, a.k.a German Gingerbread, are traditional Christmas Cookies that has been around for centuries. It was originally invented by monks Keep Reading
The 10 Best Places to Visit in Scotland
To say that visiting Scotland was life-changing for me would be a vast understatement. I'd spent years researching my family's Scottish ancestry, learning that the Loves were a sept of Keep Reading
Animals In Iceland: A Guide to 25 Domesticated & Wild Species
When most people think of traveling to Iceland, wildlife is probably not their primary consideration. Located in the North Atlantic, the remote island is better known for its Viking history, rugged Keep Reading
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Iceland (a.k.a. the land of fire and ice) is often described as dramatic, thrilling, and otherworldly, with natural wonders shaped by unrelenting forces. But there’s more to this fascinating Keep Reading
Birds of Iceland: An Introductory Guide
With its relatively isolated location in the frigid north Atlantic, Iceland might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about the world’s best birdwatching Keep Reading
Beautiful European Birds: A Guide to 10 Endemic Species
The birds of Europe include around 700 different species, but there are only 10 endemic species of European birds that you won’t see anywhere else in the world. There are six other European Keep Reading
The 30 Best Places to Spend Christmas in Europe
[Updated 10/29/21] With the rapid rise of mass tourism over the past decade, summer travel to Europe has become increasingly problematic. Record-breaking heat, Keep Reading
The Norse Gods: An Intro to Viking Mythology & Key Sites in Norway
There aren't many archeological relics that remain from the Viking era, and very few recorded documents on Viking mythology due to it being an oral culture. So ship burial sites, unearthed rune Keep Reading
Exploring Doune Castle, Scotland (aka Castle Anthrax, Castle Leoch, etc)
I've dreamed of visiting a place like Doune Castle, Scotland ever since I was a boy. It started when I was 13, after I was cast in a theatrical production of Excalibur! The Story of Young King Keep Reading
