by Hi! I am Caroline | Feb 22, 2026 | Europe, Italy, Sicily
Ustica is Sicily on slow mode: a small volcanic island off Sicily with glassy water, wild pebbly coves, and a village that runs on espresso and evening aperitivi. Even in July, it felt refreshingly unhurried. Here are my favourite things to do in Ustica, from swimming...
by Hi! I am Caroline | Feb 9, 2026 | Belgium, Unique Places To Stay
Spending a night in a castle is a childhood dream with better bedding. From moats and turrets to candlelit dinners and spa weekends, these 16 castle hotels in Belgium make it surprisingly easy to sleep somewhere unforgettable. With well over 3000 castles to visit...
by Hi! I am Caroline | Sep 1, 2025 | Belgium, Europe
As a born-and-raised Belgian, I’m almost embarrassed to admit Tournai wasn’t on my radar. I dismissed it as just another small town I’d “visit one day.” That day came sooner than expected, and what I found was Belgium’s oldest city! There are plenty of things to do in...
by Hi! I am Caroline | Jun 26, 2025 | Austria, Europe
With abundant art, culture, restaurants, and museums, even the most ardent traveler will find something to do in Graz. I came in search of a slower-paced, conscious weekend getaway, and the city did not disappoint. To the traveler whose compass is still tuned to...
by Hi! I am Caroline | May 26, 2025 | Sustainable Travel
Eco-tourism is more than a mere escape; it’s a deep dive into the heart of what it means to travel responsibly, with the intention of conserving the beauty that surrounds us while enriching the communities that call these places home. My first encounter with...