On & Beyond Your Wanderlust

It simply wouldn’t be Christmas in Europe without checking out at least one Christmas Market. Opening during the weeks leading up to the Advent, winter markets are filled with colorful stalls offering everything from Christmas ornaments to food and anything you can think of! 

Wonderful Portugal, the land of seafarers and explorers, romantic music and exquisite food, is one of the best travel destinations in Europe. 

When I was 30 years old, I took my first trip abroad that lasted longer than a day. It was particularly memorable because I found myself bursting in expletives all the way from Heathrow airport to my hotel in London. 

There’s more to Spain than tapas, flamenco and wine. Yes, these are wonderful and we’re certainly grateful to Spaniards for their contributions (especially for the wine), but you’ll be missing a lot if you solely focus on these typical attractions during your trip to Spain.

How can I possibly begin to describe Iceland? Drenched in legend and history, at the borderline of reality and fantasy, the country is adorned with ancient glaciers, volcano craters, deep-blue lakes, lava fields, steaming hot springs, and an otherworldly landscape that will leave you spellbound.

With 35.4 million International tourists making their way to Thailand in 2017, it’s safe to say that  ‘The land of smiles’ is one of the world’s top bucket list destinations. If you have yet to visit this enchanting South East Asian country, you’re definitely missing out! 

Greece is known for its good food, friendly people, interesting archeological sites, vibrant nightlife, and relaxing beaches. It is one of the world’s most popular destinations, raking in the top 20 most-visited countries. In 2016 alone, it welcomed almost 25 million visitors! 

Ah, the United Kingdom! The land of dry-humor, high tea, and Monty Python. How I love you, so! After all, who can resist the allure of the birthplace of Banksy, William Shakespeare, The Beetles and J.R.R Tolkien?

Italy: it’s the cradle of civilization in so many ways. It’s also home to incredible feats of art, history and one of the best cuisines of the world. I don’t know how it is for you, but for me Italy isn’t a destination I simply cross off my bucket list once visited. 

France is one of the most visited countries in the world, with a history, culture and food that are simply unparalleled. Add the incredibly varied geography and one lifetime would hardly be enough to explore all it has to offer.