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.
A quick and tasty 30 (awake) hours in Amsterdam
My December tag along trip with Steve to Delft was sandwiched between an evening in Amsterdam upon our arrival to the Netherlands, and a day-long visit before our departure to Istanbul. Bad planning – what were we thinking? You can’t possibly see even a fraction of all that Amsterdam has to offer in this paltry amount of time. Nevertheless, we managed to squeeze in some fun stuff and get a sense of the city. We’ll be back! […]
Delft, Netherlands tag along trip recap — The storybook edition
Situated between Rotterdam and The Hague, Delft is an absolutely enchanting city that had me feeling as though I had stepped into storybook. It’s a 45-minute train ride from Amsterdam and given the city’s charms, it’s a must-do day trip if you’re travelling in the area. […]
Getting robbed (and abandoned) in Barcelona
The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is a maze of narrow streets, medieval architecture, tiny bars, and shops. It’s mysteriously beautiful and confusing, especially if you have the directional sense of a bar of soap like I do. So when I found myself alone at 2 a.m. on a deserted corner after Steve abandoned me, I was in a bit of a panic. […]
What happened to collecting souvenir spoons? I think I know
When I was a kid, three of my aunts had souvenir spoon collections. I recall asking my mom why my aunts didn’t use them for eating instead of hanging them on a rack. I don’t recall my 6-year-old self getting a satisfactory answer. They seem so antiquated now, but people must still collect them because I see them in the tourist shops. […]
Hotels are great, but nothing beats the quirk factor of a vacation rental
Vacation rentals (or short-term rentals) accessible through sites such as VRBO and Airbnb are increasingly popular. I will never shun a hotel-stay experience, but I’ve grown to love the vacation rental for longer stays because they give you an idea of what it’s like to actually live in the city you are visiting and they also tend to provide “unique” experiences. […]
