NOTE: This is typically a paid guide ($25.95). I'm currently offering it for free as a way to assist our neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene, which caused severe devastation to the Southern Appalachian region on September 27, 2024. Please support the local businesses and artists listed in this guide by visiting, booking a class, buying their products, or purchasing gift cards. Consider gifting a class to people on your holiday shopping list - it will be a gift they'll never forget! Lastly, if you want to compensate me for creating this guide, you may do so by leaving a tip (button at the bottom of the page). Help more people discover this guide by saving it and sharing it. Thank you for helping Southern Appalachia recover and rebuild. We appreciate you! * * * It's time to indulge your creative side! Learn from master potters, chefs, painters, and folk artisans in the beautiful Appalachian Highlands of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Note: Many of these experiences require early registration, as classes fill up quickly. I encourage you to plan well in advance. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

The coffee scene in Nashville is amazing! As a previous resident and frequent re-visitor to Nashville, (and former founder of a coffee business in Tennessee), here are my recommendations for the best coffee and sweets in Music City, USA! You'll also find here six unique behind-the-scenes experiences sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, transportation info to get you to and around the city, and accommodation recommendations to put the cherry on top of your Nashville visit. If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Your complete start-to-finish itinerary to make the most of a one day trip Brașov, Romania: 19 places including meals, natural and historical sightseeing, souvenir shopping, a variety of lodging choices, and transportation recommendations. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Where do you go to get THE shot of your trip to a city? Brașov has no lack of beautiful panoramas. Here are 5 of my favorite locations to snap the perfect picture. Some of these views are on postcards you can purchase at shops around town. Grab your camera and let's go! If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Romania doesn't have an early morning culture. Most restaurants serving breakfast don't even open until 10 or 11am. So let's skip breakfast and do BRUNCH. Here are my top 5 recommendations for brunch in Brașov, Romania. If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Be transported to times of medieval lore at Corvin Castle in Transylvania. One of Romania's most majestic castles, its history dates back over 600 years to the Hungarian empire. I'll tell you how to get to the castle, show you additional sites in the area, and of course introduce you to the best coffee and food in town! Extend your stay in boutique lodging with a view of the castle. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or give a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Located in the mid-west of the country, Sibiu is in Transylvania with a view of the magnificent Southern Carpathian Mountains. The town has a strong Germanic influence and a romantic Old Europe charm. It is tourist friendly. You'll hear a blend of Romanian, German, Hungarian, and English being spoken around the city. Great for a day trip as you explore Romania, a long weekend visit, or stay a few days more! If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Grab your camera and your favorite pair of walking shoes. We're exploring my favorite budget friendly stops in Liverpool, England! If you enjoy this free guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

While it might be most famous as the birthplace of The Beatles, the Fab 4 aren't the only interesting thing about this city! In this guide you'll find more than 30 locations of rich history, museums, waterfront walkways, delicious food and more! If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Discover the fascinating architecture of Rotterdam with this detailed 26-site guide! The heavy bombing of Rotterdam during World War 2 made way for revisioning of the face of the city. The result is a collection of buildings and transportation routes that make the city a large scale, ever-developing, open air museum. Walk through the city to find each of these sites, or shorten the distance by biking or using public transit. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Rotterdam has so much to offer! Here are 9 stops I recommend. Walk through the city to find each of these sites, or shorten the distance by biking or using public transit. If you enjoy this free guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

If I were a tourist in my hometown, here's how I'd spend a long, luxurious weekend as the art nerd that I am. From stays to eats to arts, it's all local. Come experience the vibrant culture of East Tennessee! If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Where are THE BEST places to stay in Nashville? Well, that depends on your tastes, budget, the part of town you want to be in, and so forth. So how do you find the place that's right for you? I've put together a list of accommodations across the city sure to fit whatever you're looking for. These are places I would love to stay at myself. If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Below are all the resources I've created for you to use on your next trip to The South in the USA! If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Who said vacations had to be expensive? Whether you're just passing through or have booked several days to explore Music City, USA, here are 9 absolutely free things you can experience throughout the city! If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Whether you're searching for a quick bite or hitting up Nashville's annual official Burger Week (mid-July), this guide is sure to whet your appetite! In the mood for more than burgers or looking for a great place to stay in town? Scroll to the bottom to see more Nashville opportunities! If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

From Old Time Music and Appalachian Blue Grass in Bristol, to Gospel and Country in Nashville, and Mississippi River Blues in Memphis, Tennessee is rich with musical culture and history! Plan your road trip to each of these 16 locations across the state. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

From hiking and zip lines to museums and dinosaurs(?!), there's no lack of things to do and see in Brașov, Romania, the heart of Transylvania, as a family with children! This guide includes family-friendly activities, restaurants, and places to stay in and around Brașov. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Spend the day with the kids* in historic Chester, England! I've made a list of family friendly (and educational!) things to do and see. These activities are walkable, or you can get a ticket to the hop-on-hop-off bus to skip the leg work. Many of these activities are budget-friendly or free. *I should note that I did most of these things traveling alone as a single 30-something woman and had a fabulous time. You don't have to have kids with you to participate. If you enjoy this guide, I'd so appreciate you saving it, leaving a tip, sharing it, or writing a review below. Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Looking for a budget friendly trip to Amsterdam? Here's how I did it without breaking the bank! This guide of more than 20 places includes fun places to eat, quirky shops, affordable lodging, and cheap/free sightseeing opportunities. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

If you've dreamed of strolling through a real life fairy tale castle, it's time to plan your trip to Peleș Castle! Peleș was once the summer residence for Romania's monarchs. The 160 rooms each feature a unique theme, often styled in the traditions of a particular nation, from Switzerland to India. In addition to an impressive collection of fine art, the castle also boasts an armory of more than 4,500 weaponry, accumulated by King Carol I. Which is most impressive: the luxurious interiors, the exterior architecture, or the natural surroundings of the castle? You'll have to decide for yourself on your visit to Peleș Castle! If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Let's go shopping! Whether you're looking for clothes, souvenirs, locally made items, or even replacement luggage, you'll find what you need here. If you enjoy this free guide, please click save, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

9 of my favorite places to visit in historic Brasov, Romania - "probably the best city in the world." If you enjoy this free guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or give a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Below are all the resources I've created for you to use on your next trip to the United Kingdom! If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Why stay in a boring, generic hotel room when you don't have to? From Hobbit Houses to Party Switches and a Dolly Parton themed room, Tennessee has no lack of unique hotel options! If you enjoy this free guide, please click save, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

It's time to indulge your creative side! Learn wheel thrown ceramics from a master studio potter in the beautiful Appalachian Highlands of East Tennessee. While you can go any time of year, my favorite time to visit the area is October. The Southern Appalachian Mountains are positively vibrant with autumn colors! If you enjoy this free guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Below are all the resources I've created for you to use on your next trip to Romania! If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Romania is home to numerous castles, palaces, and fortresses, spanning nearly 1000 years - or more! - of the land's history, occupied since the era of the Roman Empire. Some have been well maintained, refurbished, and turned into museums. Some are ruins of civilizations long passed. If you enjoy this free guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Below are all the resources I've created for you to use on your next trip to the Netherlands! If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

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Are you the type of traveler who likes a loose plan for your trip, then you decide moment by moment which sites to see, where to dine, and which activities to enjoy? Curated trip recommendations are the perfect time-saving, stress-reducing, fun-increasing resource for you! If you find this service helpful, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

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