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Europe · July 16, 2026
How to Think About the Pace of a Multi-City Europe Trip
A planning framework for balancing travel days, landmark experiences, and unstructured time.
Europe · October 15, 2026
Why Shoulder Season May Fit Your Travel Style
Consider weather, crowds, opening hours, and the atmosphere you want—not only the calendar.
Europe in October · October 16, 2026
The New European Travel Season: Why October May Beat July
Compare October Europe destinations, honeymoon ideas, weather tradeoffs and complete-trip costs with personalized planning from Go With Angela.
Switzerland · September 20, 2026
Four Days in Switzerland: Montreux, Zermatt, and Lucerne
Our fast-paced 2018 Switzerland road trip paired Lake Geneva, Montreux, mountain railways, summer snow near the Matterhorn, and a final lunch in Lucerne.
Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast · September 19, 2026
Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast: Our Cruise Day from Naples
Our June 2026 cruise excursion paired a coastal ferry ride and a crowded, lemon-filled Amalfi with a guided walk through the ancient streets of Pompeii.
Mediterranean and Northern Europe · September 7, 2026
Mediterranean or Norwegian Fjords: Which European Cruise Is Right for You?
Compare Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords, and Scandinavia and Baltics cruises by scenery, culture, weather, pace, ports, and the experience you want from Europe.
Western Türkiye · August 31, 2026
A Taste of Türkiye: Our Day in Kuşadası and Ephesus—and Why We Want to See More
Our June 2026 Ephesus shore excursion from Kuşadası, with candid walking advice, Şirince fruit wine, Turkish rugs, and the warm welcome that made us want a longer Türkiye trip.
Rome · August 26, 2026
Rome Before a Cruise: What We Saw in 24 Hours and How I Would Plan a Longer Stay
Our honest guide to a 24-hour Rome stop before a Mediterranean cruise, including the airport train, Metro, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Civitavecchia transfer, and the sights I would add with more time.
Salzburg · August 14, 2026
A Few Days in Salzburg, Austria
Our June 2026 Salzburg stop was barely 24 hours long, but a riverside hotel, Mirabell Garden, a Sound of Music tour, Mondsee, and an evening in Old Town made us wish we had stayed longer.
Greece · August 2, 2026
Greece by Cruise: Santorini, Mykonos, Athens & the Mainland
Our firsthand June 2026 cruise days in Santorini and Mykonos, paired with a current planning guide to Athens and a mainland route Brian remembers from 1988.
São Miguel, Azores · August 1, 2026
The Azores We Almost Missed: Our Flexible São Miguel Adventure
How a delayed flight, an unexpected Boston day, and a change of plans led us to spend our entire 2022 Portugal trip on São Miguel—whale watching, Jeep touring, tea fields, volcanic scenery, and the warm Atlantic at Ponta da Ferraria.
Southern Germany · July 30, 2026
Things to Do in Southern Germany: Castles, Cars, Chocolate, and Alpine Views
Explore Southern Germany through our firsthand road trips across Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, including Heidelberg Castle, Stuttgart, the Porsche Museum, the Black Forest, Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein, and Füssen.
London · July 29, 2026
96 Hours in London: A Four-Day First Visit
Plan four full days in London with a practical itinerary covering Westminster, the South Bank, the Tower of London, the West End, the British Museum, and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour.
Paris · July 29, 2026
96 Hours in Paris: An Honest Four-Day First Visit
Plan four days in Paris with a candid itinerary covering the Eiffel Tower, Seine, Catacombs, Palais Garnier, Musée d’Orsay, and an optional day at Versailles.
Scotland · July 29, 2026
Outlander Country: Filming Locations in Scotland
A location-by-location guide to the Scottish castles, villages, city streets, estates, and landscapes that became the world of Outlander on screen.
Edinburgh · July 28, 2026
48 Hours in Edinburgh: A Two-Day First Visit
Use this practical two-day Edinburgh itinerary to explore the Royal Mile, Holyroodhouse, whisky, historic closes, city viewpoints, and one memorable Outlander filming location.
Clava Cairns · July 28, 2026
Clava Cairns Visitor Guide
Visit the 4,000-year-old Clava Cairns near Inverness, understand their real Bronze Age history, and pair the site thoughtfully with nearby Culloden Battlefield.
Culloden Battlefield · July 28, 2026
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Guide
Plan a meaningful visit to Culloden Battlefield near Inverness, with firsthand impressions, historical context, suggested timing, and its connection to Outlander.
Glencoe · July 28, 2026
Glencoe Visitor Guide
Discover how to experience Glencoe from its roadside viewpoints, what a short stop can reveal, and when to allow more time for a Highland walk.
Glenfinnan · July 28, 2026
Glenfinnan Viaduct Visitor Guide
Plan a visit to Glenfinnan Viaduct for Harry Potter train views, Jacobite history, Loch Shiel scenery, realistic walking times, and Scotland’s famously persistent midges.
Inverness · July 28, 2026
Inverness Visitor Guide: A Walkable Base for the Highlands
Use Inverness as a comfortable, walkable base for Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Highland distilleries, and day trips across northern Scotland.
Loch Ness · July 28, 2026
Loch Ness Visitor Guide: Cruises, Scenic Drives and Nessie
Plan a Loch Ness cruise, enjoy the scenic road between Inverness and Fort William, visit Urquhart Castle, and discover the history behind Scotland’s most famous monster legend.
Blackness Castle · July 26, 2026
Blackness Castle: Scotland’s Ship That Never Sailed
Discover Blackness Castle, the iconic filming location for Fort William in Outlander, and learn what to expect from this distinctive coastal castle near Edinburgh.
Scotland · July 26, 2026
Is a Rabbie’s Tour Worth It?
An honest firsthand review of our Rabbie’s small-group Scotland tour, including what made it worthwhile, what we gave up, and who should consider another way to travel.
Midhope Castle · July 26, 2026
Midhope Castle: Visiting Outlander’s Lallybroch
What it is really like to visit Midhope Castle, the exterior filming location for Lallybroch in Outlander, with practical access advice and photographs from our trip.
Urquhart Castle · July 26, 2026
Urquhart Castle: Ruins Above Loch Ness
Explore Urquhart Castle through our firsthand visit, from the approach across Loch Ness to Grant Tower, the layered ruins, and the practical details that shape a visit.
Scotland · July 25, 2026
A Scotland Itinerary Inspired by Outlander
Follow my six-day route through Edinburgh, Inverness, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Culloden, Lallybroch, and other Outlander filming locations—with the lessons I would carry into a return trip.
Theme Parks · July 17, 2026
What to Expect at a Theme Park—and How to Plan Your Day
Choose the right park, set realistic priorities, and leave enough flexibility to enjoy the experience.