We often hear about how you should visit Christmas markets in Berlin, Nuremberg, and Strasbourg, but what about Paris? Surely, the famed City of Lights must have magical Christmas markets, too, right? Well, I hate to burst your bubble right away, but if you’re traveling to Paris solely for the Christmas markets, you might end…
Lisbon’s Christmas markets have a special charm that I fell in love with, from the twinkling lights at Armazéns do Chiado to the cozy wooden chalets at Rossio Market. There’s nothing quite like sipping glühwein in Lisbon with a shot of Ginja (trust me, it’s a must!) The Xmas markets are scattered across the city,…
If you’re heading to Berlin for the Christmas season, you might feel overwhelmed by the city’s many Christmas markets—over 70 in the greater Berlin area! I lived in Berlin for almost four years, and one of the things to do in Berlin at Christmas was go to a holiday market! Visiting these markets and finding…
It’s that magical time of year again, and I know what you might be thinking… Does Lisbon, Portugal, even have Christmas markets? Well, the answer is yes! I was pleasantly surprised to discover after moving to Lisbon in 2023 that Lisbon hosts Christmas markets, and festive markets are scattered throughout other towns in Portugal. Although…
Are you planning to travel solo this holiday season? If, like me, you’ve been daydreaming about a European getaway inspired by the movie The Holiday, spending Christmas in a foreign destination might just be the perfect adventure! But let me tell you, some European destinations can leave you feeling lonelier than expected, making you wish…
Looking for all the best things to do at Christmas in Bologna? Lucky for you, I have all the details ; ) My last trip to Bologna, in December, was my third. And let me tell you that walking into the historic heart of Bologna was like stepping into a Christmas card. I couldn’t help…
