2 Days in Edinburgh: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

From historic buildings to Harry Potter, there are so many amazing things to discover during a 2 day Edinburgh itinerary. Gothic towers, cobblestone alleys, and a hilltop castle lend the city a fantasy-like atmosphere. And with a vibrant arts scene and diverse restaurants, there’s no shortage of things to do in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh city skyline viewed during 2 days in Edinburgh itinerary.

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Nara Day Trip Itinerary: The Magical Deer City of Japan

When people ask me about the must see places in Japan, I always recommend a Nara day trip. With eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, roaming deer, and a stunning Japanese garden, you won’t regret spending one day in Nara!

Isuien Garden pond viewed during Nara day trip itinerary.

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Paris Itinerary: 4 Days in the City of Light

After 20 years of dreaming about the City of Light, I created and followed this 4 days in Paris itinerary to celebrate my birthday. It was everything I’d hoped for and more, filled with Eiffel Tower views, charming sidewalk cafes, and all the pastries I could eat.

Paris Itinerary: 4 Days in the City of Light view of Eiffel Tower with purple and pink sunrise sky.

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Bruges One Day Itinerary: A Self Guided Bruges Walking Tour

Belgium’s hottest city is Bruges. This place has everything. Old windmills. Charming cobblestone alleys. A giant plastic whale jumping out of a canal. And with this Bruges one day itinerary, you can see the highlights on foot and still have time for an afternoon beer break.

Bruges 1 day itinerary - view of old town with canal and belfry.

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One Day in Brussels: Itinerary For First Time Visitors

I came to Brussels for three specific reasons: chocolate, waffles, and the Grand Place. I was not disappointed. Luckily, one day in Brussels is just enough time to explore the highlights and fill up on Belgium’s famous food and drink.

One day in Brussels: View of Mont Des Arts garden with city center in distance.

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2 Days in Cologne: Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Cologne (Köln in German) has everything you could want in a European city. Rich history, impressive architecture, beautiful parks, delicious pastries, riverfront dining… the list goes on and on. I designed this custom map and itinerary for two days in Cologne to showcase my favorite parts of the city for first-time visitors.

Sunset view of Cologne Cathedral and bridge over river as seen during 2 Days in Cologne itinerary.

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