Tag Along Travel has visited the following locations in Europe:
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, France, Greece, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom
If you have a specific questions about any of these destinations, contact me.
Oh so cool Iceland
In 2011 I read a book called The Geography of Bliss written by former NPR foreign correspondent, Eric Wiener. In it, Wiener explores the world’s top happiest places. Iceland was rated number one and Wiener’s description of his visit there captivated me. I convinced Steve that we had to go. […]
The case for no bucket list travel
Do you have a travel bucket list? we don’t. Most of the places we’ve travelled are the result of chance opportunities and I think that’s worked out better than making plans based on “must-see” destinations. Allow me to make the case for an anti-bucket list approach to travel. […]
9 things to do on a tag-along trip to London
A few weeks ago, I spent nine days in London, England tagging along on Steve’s business travel. We had visited London together once before for a long weekend, which freed me up to do things a bit less touristy this time. So, based on my experience, here are some recommendations if you’re planning a week-long London trip. […]
Travel lesson learned: Toilets are different abroad
Travel is an enlightening experience, a window to other cultures, and an opportunity to get out of one’s comfort zone. In no other aspect of travel are these sentiments truer than when you need to use the toilet in a foreign land. […]
Two great tours for travellers who hate tours
I used to hate the idea of organized tours of any kind. It evoked images of crowded busses filled with timid travellers who enjoyed being herded around from attraction to attraction and being spoon fed curated bits of local culture. Yuk. […]
Like active travel? This is your Greek Islands trip.
We have a sizable Greek community in my hometown of Winnipeg. After visiting Athens and the Ionian Islands this past summer, I can’t fathom what it would be like to leave this incredibly beautiful country to live in northern climes. I’m not hating on Winnipeg, which has a lot to boast about, but man! Anyway, if you like active travel, this Greek Islands trip is for you. […]
