Oslo
After a two-day travel shlep to Oslo, we were ready to take in the sights, smells, and food of our first Norweigan city!
Moscow to Helsinki- Overnight Train
At about 10 PM, we boarded our train. We were ready for a two-night travel trip (the first night on this overnight train) that would surpass expectations.
Moscow
Before I arrived in Moscow, I viewed it as a famous and foreign place, filled with iconic sights and unfamiliar foods. When I left Moscow, I knew that it was a city that many people are lucky to call home.
Saint Petersburg
Before visiting Saint Petersburg, there was a sense of foreboding. We had to get visas, which were really hard to obtain, we had to consider the fact that we were Americans visiting a not so pro-American government, and it was scary! Still, we found out that the people in Saint […]
Helsinki
When we got off the boat, we were ready to explore Helsinki, which ended up being my favorite stop on the trip so far.
Silja Ship
Getting to Helsinki can be a normal train ride or airplane flight… or you can take the overnight cruise!
Stockholm
An artist using the sky as a canvas, a boat sunk twenty minutes into its maiden journey, and of course, some Rick Steves. We couldn’t get bored in Stockholm!
Copenhagen
When my mother introduced our next destination on the trip, she said that it served in many ways as the inspiration for Disneyland. This awoke the Disney Princess loving toddler in me, and I got VERY excited.
Santa Monica to Venice Beach
Because it was our last day in California, we really wanted to soak it up.