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if you’re looking for the cutest seaside escape in england then look no further than the Yorkshire coast filled with stunning spots to explore 🌊

that being said, there is one village that stands out among the rest as it’s truly the most picturesque spot along the coast 📸

✨ location ✨
📍robin hood’s bay

as if the name is not enough to convince you of its magic, then I hope these clips do it justice 🧚🏼‍♀️

✨ how to get here ✨

🚗 while you can visit by car and park just outside the old town I have also added public transportation directions as it’s super easy to visit as a day trip from York! 💭

🚂 take the train from York to Scarsborough (50 minutes)

🚌 from the train station hop on the X93 or X94 coaster towards whitby, getting off at robin hood’s bay (around 40 minutes)

✨ what to do at robin hood’s bay ✨

honestly the village is small enough to explore all of the picturesque streets getting lost among them 😌

however here are a couple extra suggestions that you shouldn’t miss while here! 🌿

📍the cove cafe
📍view from top of main road
📍view from king street
📍cleveland way to the beach
📍hike up to the viewpoint along cleveland way from the beach lookout spot

✨ how long to spend here ✨

you can easily explore the village in around 2 hours, but I recommend making a day trip out of it, as you can relax at the beach or hike along the coastline 🍃

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after visiting in both winter and summer, this village is at the top of my list when it comes to the most incredible fairytale villages in germany 🥹

in case you don’t believe me - it has won countless titles as germanys prettiest village and I think it’s pretty easy to see why 💌

location✨
📍rothenburg ob der tauber, bavaria

disclaimer: this is a popular spot to visit so you probably won’t be alone while visiting, therefore I recommend arriving as early as possible to also get some time to explore without the crowds 🧚🏼‍♀️

how to get here✨
🚊public transport: it takes 1 hour to get to rothenburg ob der tauber by public transportation from nuremberg

1️⃣ take the train from nuremberg central station to ansbach

2️⃣ from here switch and take the train to steinach bei rothenburg ob der tauber

3️⃣ lastly from here take the train to rothenburg ob der tauber

while it may seem complicated I promise that it’s fine, you only have a few minutes to switch platforms between the trains but overall this was no problem since they are timed to fit visitors coming from nuremberg🌞

I recommend buying the train ticket in advance though for the full ride because you do not have time to buy new tickets on the stops 🤭

🚗 by car: I recommend parking at “P4 galgentor” as it’s located right by the old city and has a lot of spaces, a day ticket should cost around 7€

things to do in rothenburg ob der tauber✨
📍plönlein
📍walk along the old city wall
📍marktplatz
📍st. jacobs church
📍city hall tower
📍burgtor
📍castle garden
📍get lost exploring all the streets

if you want more details on how to visit this charming village, DM me and I’ll send you a link to the full blog post 🫶🏼

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if you’re looking for the perfect spring and summer destination in England then you must plan a trip to the Lake District 🍃

I seriously fell in love with this region immediately, and together with @lakedistrictcumbria , we have created the ultimate long weekend itinerary without needing a car to experience the best the region has to offer 📸

🦋 how to arrive 🦋

take @avantiwestcoast from London Euston to Oxenholme (2 hours 40 minutes) journey 🚂

ps. first class tickets come with complimentary food and drinks (perfect for breakfast on the go) 🥐

at Oxenholme switch to the @northernrailway to Windermere which is only 20 minutes, and offers stunning views of the English countryside 🌿

🦋 where to stay 🦋

the @lamplighter_dining_rooms is the perfect spot for a conveniently located and spacious room in Windermere! (+ their restaurant is amazing and has both vegetarian and vegan options 🥑)

🦋 full weekend itinerary 🦋

✨ FRIDAY ✨

🏡 explore Windermere and Bowness
🌊 walk along the lake
⛰️ hike up Orrest Head (easy) for amazing panoramic views
🍝 enjoy a delicious dinner at the @lamplighter_dining_rooms

✨ SATURDAY ✨

⛴️ explore the lake by boat with @windermerelakecruises (I recommend the red line for this itinerary)
🌲 do the mini or full tree trek route at @zip_world for the perfect sunny day activity - it’s seriously so much fun!
📸 continue the boat cruise to Ambleside and explore
🥙 grab lunch with a view at the stunning @forcecafeambleside overlooking Ambleside and Windermere lake, the food here is seriously good!
📸 see stock ghyll force waterfall
⛰️ hike up wansfell pike for epic views (moderate - stair style trail)
⛴️ back to Windermere with @windermerelakecruises

✨ SUNDAY ✨

🍃 explore rydal (rydal hall and gardens, the grot, rydal church)
📸 hike to rydal cave
🏡 hike to Grasmere
🌸 explore Grasmere
⛰️ hike up easedale tarn (easy)

ps. for the perfect souvenir check out @purelakes for incredible local skincare products (they seriously smell SO good) 🥺

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a few things to keep in mind ✨

this hut can get quite busy in the summer months 🚶🏼‍♀️

do not attempt this hike in the darkness, stay on the trail, and wear proper hiking boots and clothes 🍃

as always don’t leave any trash behind! 💭

location✨
📍tegernseer hütte, germany

how to hike up here✨

🚗 start by putting “wanderparkplatz ross und buchstein” into your navigation system and park here

🗺️ If using public transport then put this location into google maps to find bus route options, there should be a bus stop right next to the parking lot

🚶🏼‍♀️ then look for the sign to tegernseer hütte, the trail starts with a lot of “forest” stairs and a steep elevation gain of about 400 meters, afterwards the elevation is a little slower and at around 500 meters elevation you will see sonnberg alm (hut)

📸 from here you can already see tegernseer hütte. continue on the trail while admiring the view over the horizon with lots of beautiful mountains nearby

🌿 when you get close to the last part, the trail will split into a red and black trail, you do not need special gear for the black trail but it will be a steep climb and you will need to hold on to the railing

🥾 otherwise you can take the longer red trail which is less dangerous but also requires an elevation gain of about 200 meters and will take you up from the other side of the mountain (total elevation gain of 850m)

🤳 to get the best views I recommend taking the red trail up and black trail down, but you can choose based on your level of experience and fitness

🏡 the hut offers very basic food since it is so remote and difficult to bring fresh products up here, but the beer is delicious and you can also spend the night

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while this place may not be a secret spot among history lovers, it took me a lot of research to find this spot, and I honestly don’t feel like it gets the credit it deserves 🥺

location ✨
📍hampton court palace, hampton court, london

this is famously the old palace of king Henry VIII but I’m sure most of you will also recognize this place from bridgerton (queen charlottes palace) 🏰

the palace is stunning and the interiors are definitely worth exploring (especially the kings staircase) 📸

but if you can’t tell then the gardens were my favorite part to explore here 🌸

from the 11th of April to 5th of May they are holding their annual tulip festival making it the perfect excuse to visit if you’re in london! 🌷

spring in general is absolutely stunning as the privy garden is filled with so many stunning flowers 🌺

how to visit ✨
🚂 take the train from Waterloo to Hampton Court which takes 40 minutes (will cost roughly £8.50)

🏰 from the station it’s just a quick 5 minute walk to the palace

entrance fees ✨
💸 entrance to the palace costs around £28 for adults, £22 for students, and £14 for children

opening times ✨
⏳ the palace is open daily from 10:00 - 17:30 but make sure to check beforehand for potential changes

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as a little disclaimer to begin with - this is the prettiest alpine lake in Italy (at least in my opinion) but also arguably the busiest 🙈

if you prefer to visit some of the other stunning lakes in the Dolomites region, then feel free to check out my blog post on the best lakes in the Dolomites 📸

that being said, I do truly think this lake is worth a visit regardless of the crowds as it truly is magical 🍃

+ below is my guide on how to enjoy it with less crowds 🌸

📍lago di braies, dolomites, italy

how to visit ✨
🚗 park at one of the many parking lots along the road leading up to the lake (P4 being the closest)

💸 parking by the lake costs around 15 euros for 3 hours or 35 euros for the day if staying with a campervan

🚌 to avoid the parking fees you can also consider taking the bus from dobbiaco (line 442) which takes roughly 30 minutes

rules and regulations ✨
🚏 during peak season you may encounter a toll road setup to try and limit car traffic

🛸 drones are not permitted unless given specific permission as the lake (or at least large parts of it) are privately owned

🍃 as always stay on the tracks while exploring the lake and do not leave any rubbish behind!

when to visit ✨
⏳to avoid the crowds it is best to visit lago di braies early in the morning

📸 if you’re looking to capture photographs without the crowds sunset and shortly after will be ideal

🛶 if you wish to explore the lake by rowboat then make sure to arrive when the boathouse opens as you cannot reserve a boat in advance (opening times depend on season)

✨ PS. renting a boat for 45 minutes costs 50€ (while expensive I personally thought it was really worth the experience)

⛰️ lastly, don’t forget to explore more than the main shore! There is a 3 km loop hike going around the lake which is a must!

(you can also find lots of other hikes starting here) 💭

remember to be kind to others even if there is a crowd of people here, at the end of the day we all just want to enjoy beautiful places 🥹

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this garden is definitely popular but I think it is SO beautiful 🌷

disclaimer: please never walk onto a field without the farmers permission, and never step on the flowers as they are peoples livelihood 💌

location✨
📍keukenhof, the netherlands

everything you need to know about visiting ✨

⌛️opening times: keukenhof is open seasonally between March 20 through May 11 and the opening hours are 8:00 am to 7:30 pm

🚍how to get here: the park offers shuttle services to several big cities in the area including Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, Leiden, and Haarlem meaning that if you buy a combi-ticket you don’t have to worry about transportation

💸what does it cost:
20€ for adults online
9€ for children between 4-17
free for children under 3
37€ for a combi ticket with a shuttle back and forth (price will vary based on origin location)

🌞when to arrive: as you can probably imagine it is HIGHLY recommended to arrive as early as possible as it’s busy already by 10 am

📸where to go first: my two favorite spots in the park are written below so you can go there first before it gets busy

📍keukenhofmolen (the windmill)
📍the little lake at the bottom left of the park (52.2674091, 4.5474774)

🍟should you bring food: the food halls here are not highly rated but the park also has food trucks which offer delicious food (including vegan options🌱)

💐exploring lisse: make sure to explore the lisse area outside of keukenhof during your visit as there are lots of traditional tulip fields in the area

🚲renting a bike: you can rent a bike at the rent-a-bike booth outside the entrance to keukenhof

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london is truly one of my favorite cities in europe, but one of the best parts about london is how easily you can explore the english countryside from the city 🍃

there are SO many possible day trips from london but these are just some of my favorites 💌

7 best day trips from london and how to visit ✨

(these can all be done as day trips and some can even be combined!)

📍seven sisters cliffs
🚊 directions: take a train from Victoria to eastbourne, walk to gildredge road and take the 13x coaster
⏳time: ~ 2:30 hours

📍canterbury
🚊directions: take the train from victoria to canterbury east
⏳time: 1:30 hours

📍castle combe
🚊directions: take the train from paddington to chippenham then switch to bus 95A
⏳time: ~1:30 hours

📍jurassic coast
🚊directions: this is a wide region to take a train from waterloo from weymouth, from there find a local bus to your chosen destination (likely either 30, 31, or X50)
⏳time: ~2:40 hours

📍rye
🚊directions: take the train from waterloo east to ashford international and then switch trains to go to rye
⏳time: ~2:15 hours

📍windsor castle
🚊directions: take the train from paddington to slough then switch to a train going to windsor
⏳time: ~ 1 hour

📍oxford
🚊directions: take the train from paddington to oxford
⏳time: ~55 minutes

🧚🏼‍♀️if only using public transport, you can combine canterbury and rye

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this weekend itinerary is based on exploring the berchtesgaden national park in southern germany 💌

disclaimer: this is a national park so make sure to respect the rules and regulations while visiting which includes no walking off trails, picking plants, don’t leave trash behind, no camping, no making wildfires, and no drones 🍃

for this weekend itinerary I would recommend you to stay in the town of berchtesgaden which is cozy, well located, and has the best public transport possibilities 🌞

ps. all spots can be visited with public transport 🚌

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🦋 friday 🦋
arrival and check in ✨

📍st. sebastian church
📍ramsau bei berchtesgaden
📍hintersee

🌻 from the church follow the stream to hintersee lake to combine both spots! (plan around 2.5-3 hours here)

🦋 saturday 🦋

📍königssee
📍obersee
📍st. bartholomä

🛶 take the boat to salet to explore obersee first then stop at st. bartholomä on the way back

📍malerwinkel
📍extra: rabenwand

📸 after coming back with the boat, hike up to malerwinkel and rabenwand for beautiful views of the königssee

🦋 sunday 🦋

📍wimbachklamm
📍kührointhütte on watzmann
📍aussichtspunkt archenkanzel hike

🏔️ the hut is on the way to the viewpoint and this is a medium level hike of 16 km in total, make sure to wear proper gear and respect the national park rules

🦋 monday 🦋

📍berchtesgaden
📍kehlsteinhaus
check out and head home

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if you’re looking for the cutest seaside escape in england then look no further than the Yorkshire coast filled with stunning spots to explore 🌊

that being said, there is one village that stands out among the rest as it’s truly the most picturesque spot along the coast 📸

✨ location ✨
📍robin hood’s bay

as if the name is not enough to convince you of its magic, then I hope these clips do it justice 🧚🏼‍♀️

✨ how to get here ✨

🚗 while you can visit by car and park just outside the old town I have also added public transportation directions as it’s super easy to visit as a day trip from York! 💭

🚂 take the train from York to Scarsborough (50 minutes)

🚌 from the train station hop on the X93 or X94 coaster towards whitby, getting off at robin hood’s bay (around 40 minutes)

✨ what to do at robin hood’s bay ✨

honestly the village is small enough to explore all of the picturesque streets getting lost among them 😌

however here are a couple extra suggestions that you shouldn’t miss while here! 🌿

📍the cove cafe
📍view from top of main road
📍view from king street
📍cleveland way to the beach
📍hike up to the viewpoint along cleveland way from the beach lookout spot

✨ how long to spend here ✨

you can easily explore the village in around 2 hours, but I recommend making a day trip out of it, as you can relax at the beach or hike along the coastline 🍃

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after visiting in both winter and summer, this village is at the top of my list when it comes to the most incredible fairytale villages in germany 🥹

in case you don’t believe me - it has won countless titles as germanys prettiest village and I think it’s pretty easy to see why 💌

location✨
📍rothenburg ob der tauber, bavaria

disclaimer: this is a popular spot to visit so you probably won’t be alone while visiting, therefore I recommend arriving as early as possible to also get some time to explore without the crowds 🧚🏼‍♀️

how to get here✨
🚊public transport: it takes 1 hour to get to rothenburg ob der tauber by public transportation from nuremberg

1️⃣ take the train from nuremberg central station to ansbach

2️⃣ from here switch and take the train to steinach bei rothenburg ob der tauber

3️⃣ lastly from here take the train to rothenburg ob der tauber

while it may seem complicated I promise that it’s fine, you only have a few minutes to switch platforms between the trains but overall this was no problem since they are timed to fit visitors coming from nuremberg🌞

I recommend buying the train ticket in advance though for the full ride because you do not have time to buy new tickets on the stops 🤭

🚗 by car: I recommend parking at “P4 galgentor” as it’s located right by the old city and has a lot of spaces, a day ticket should cost around 7€

things to do in rothenburg ob der tauber✨
📍plönlein
📍walk along the old city wall
📍marktplatz
📍st. jacobs church
📍city hall tower
📍burgtor
📍castle garden
📍get lost exploring all the streets

if you want more details on how to visit this charming village, DM me and I’ll send you a link to the full blog post 🫶🏼

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if you’re looking for the perfect spring and summer destination in England then you must plan a trip to the Lake District 🍃

I seriously fell in love with this region immediately, and together with @lakedistrictcumbria , we have created the ultimate long weekend itinerary without needing a car to experience the best the region has to offer 📸

🦋 how to arrive 🦋

take @avantiwestcoast from London Euston to Oxenholme (2 hours 40 minutes) journey 🚂

ps. first class tickets come with complimentary food and drinks (perfect for breakfast on the go) 🥐

at Oxenholme switch to the @northernrailway to Windermere which is only 20 minutes, and offers stunning views of the English countryside 🌿

🦋 where to stay 🦋

the @lamplighter_dining_rooms is the perfect spot for a conveniently located and spacious room in Windermere! (+ their restaurant is amazing and has both vegetarian and vegan options 🥑)

🦋 full weekend itinerary 🦋

✨ FRIDAY ✨

🏡 explore Windermere and Bowness
🌊 walk along the lake
⛰️ hike up Orrest Head (easy) for amazing panoramic views
🍝 enjoy a delicious dinner at the @lamplighter_dining_rooms

✨ SATURDAY ✨

⛴️ explore the lake by boat with @windermerelakecruises (I recommend the red line for this itinerary)
🌲 do the mini or full tree trek route at @zip_world for the perfect sunny day activity - it’s seriously so much fun!
📸 continue the boat cruise to Ambleside and explore
🥙 grab lunch with a view at the stunning @forcecafeambleside overlooking Ambleside and Windermere lake, the food here is seriously good!
📸 see stock ghyll force waterfall
⛰️ hike up wansfell pike for epic views (moderate - stair style trail)
⛴️ back to Windermere with @windermerelakecruises

✨ SUNDAY ✨

🍃 explore rydal (rydal hall and gardens, the grot, rydal church)
📸 hike to rydal cave
🏡 hike to Grasmere
🌸 explore Grasmere
⛰️ hike up easedale tarn (easy)

ps. for the perfect souvenir check out @purelakes for incredible local skincare products (they seriously smell SO good) 🥺

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a few things to keep in mind ✨

this hut can get quite busy in the summer months 🚶🏼‍♀️

do not attempt this hike in the darkness, stay on the trail, and wear proper hiking boots and clothes 🍃

as always don’t leave any trash behind! 💭

location✨
📍tegernseer hütte, germany

how to hike up here✨

🚗 start by putting “wanderparkplatz ross und buchstein” into your navigation system and park here

🗺️ If using public transport then put this location into google maps to find bus route options, there should be a bus stop right next to the parking lot

🚶🏼‍♀️ then look for the sign to tegernseer hütte, the trail starts with a lot of “forest” stairs and a steep elevation gain of about 400 meters, afterwards the elevation is a little slower and at around 500 meters elevation you will see sonnberg alm (hut)

📸 from here you can already see tegernseer hütte. continue on the trail while admiring the view over the horizon with lots of beautiful mountains nearby

🌿 when you get close to the last part, the trail will split into a red and black trail, you do not need special gear for the black trail but it will be a steep climb and you will need to hold on to the railing

🥾 otherwise you can take the longer red trail which is less dangerous but also requires an elevation gain of about 200 meters and will take you up from the other side of the mountain (total elevation gain of 850m)

🤳 to get the best views I recommend taking the red trail up and black trail down, but you can choose based on your level of experience and fitness

🏡 the hut offers very basic food since it is so remote and difficult to bring fresh products up here, but the beer is delicious and you can also spend the night

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while this place may not be a secret spot among history lovers, it took me a lot of research to find this spot, and I honestly don’t feel like it gets the credit it deserves 🥺

location ✨
📍hampton court palace, hampton court, london

this is famously the old palace of king Henry VIII but I’m sure most of you will also recognize this place from bridgerton (queen charlottes palace) 🏰

the palace is stunning and the interiors are definitely worth exploring (especially the kings staircase) 📸

but if you can’t tell then the gardens were my favorite part to explore here 🌸

from the 11th of April to 5th of May they are holding their annual tulip festival making it the perfect excuse to visit if you’re in london! 🌷

spring in general is absolutely stunning as the privy garden is filled with so many stunning flowers 🌺

how to visit ✨
🚂 take the train from Waterloo to Hampton Court which takes 40 minutes (will cost roughly £8.50)

🏰 from the station it’s just a quick 5 minute walk to the palace

entrance fees ✨
💸 entrance to the palace costs around £28 for adults, £22 for students, and £14 for children

opening times ✨
⏳ the palace is open daily from 10:00 - 17:30 but make sure to check beforehand for potential changes

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as a little disclaimer to begin with - this is the prettiest alpine lake in Italy (at least in my opinion) but also arguably the busiest 🙈

if you prefer to visit some of the other stunning lakes in the Dolomites region, then feel free to check out my blog post on the best lakes in the Dolomites 📸

that being said, I do truly think this lake is worth a visit regardless of the crowds as it truly is magical 🍃

+ below is my guide on how to enjoy it with less crowds 🌸

📍lago di braies, dolomites, italy

how to visit ✨
🚗 park at one of the many parking lots along the road leading up to the lake (P4 being the closest)

💸 parking by the lake costs around 15 euros for 3 hours or 35 euros for the day if staying with a campervan

🚌 to avoid the parking fees you can also consider taking the bus from dobbiaco (line 442) which takes roughly 30 minutes

rules and regulations ✨
🚏 during peak season you may encounter a toll road setup to try and limit car traffic

🛸 drones are not permitted unless given specific permission as the lake (or at least large parts of it) are privately owned

🍃 as always stay on the tracks while exploring the lake and do not leave any rubbish behind!

when to visit ✨
⏳to avoid the crowds it is best to visit lago di braies early in the morning

📸 if you’re looking to capture photographs without the crowds sunset and shortly after will be ideal

🛶 if you wish to explore the lake by rowboat then make sure to arrive when the boathouse opens as you cannot reserve a boat in advance (opening times depend on season)

✨ PS. renting a boat for 45 minutes costs 50€ (while expensive I personally thought it was really worth the experience)

⛰️ lastly, don’t forget to explore more than the main shore! There is a 3 km loop hike going around the lake which is a must!

(you can also find lots of other hikes starting here) 💭

remember to be kind to others even if there is a crowd of people here, at the end of the day we all just want to enjoy beautiful places 🥹

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this garden is definitely popular but I think it is SO beautiful 🌷

disclaimer: please never walk onto a field without the farmers permission, and never step on the flowers as they are peoples livelihood 💌

location✨
📍keukenhof, the netherlands

everything you need to know about visiting ✨

⌛️opening times: keukenhof is open seasonally between March 20 through May 11 and the opening hours are 8:00 am to 7:30 pm

🚍how to get here: the park offers shuttle services to several big cities in the area including Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, Leiden, and Haarlem meaning that if you buy a combi-ticket you don’t have to worry about transportation

💸what does it cost:
20€ for adults online
9€ for children between 4-17
free for children under 3
37€ for a combi ticket with a shuttle back and forth (price will vary based on origin location)

🌞when to arrive: as you can probably imagine it is HIGHLY recommended to arrive as early as possible as it’s busy already by 10 am

📸where to go first: my two favorite spots in the park are written below so you can go there first before it gets busy

📍keukenhofmolen (the windmill)
📍the little lake at the bottom left of the park (52.2674091, 4.5474774)

🍟should you bring food: the food halls here are not highly rated but the park also has food trucks which offer delicious food (including vegan options🌱)

💐exploring lisse: make sure to explore the lisse area outside of keukenhof during your visit as there are lots of traditional tulip fields in the area

🚲renting a bike: you can rent a bike at the rent-a-bike booth outside the entrance to keukenhof

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london is truly one of my favorite cities in europe, but one of the best parts about london is how easily you can explore the english countryside from the city 🍃

there are SO many possible day trips from london but these are just some of my favorites 💌

7 best day trips from london and how to visit ✨

(these can all be done as day trips and some can even be combined!)

📍seven sisters cliffs
🚊 directions: take a train from Victoria to eastbourne, walk to gildredge road and take the 13x coaster
⏳time: ~ 2:30 hours

📍canterbury
🚊directions: take the train from victoria to canterbury east
⏳time: 1:30 hours

📍castle combe
🚊directions: take the train from paddington to chippenham then switch to bus 95A
⏳time: ~1:30 hours

📍jurassic coast
🚊directions: this is a wide region to take a train from waterloo from weymouth, from there find a local bus to your chosen destination (likely either 30, 31, or X50)
⏳time: ~2:40 hours

📍rye
🚊directions: take the train from waterloo east to ashford international and then switch trains to go to rye
⏳time: ~2:15 hours

📍windsor castle
🚊directions: take the train from paddington to slough then switch to a train going to windsor
⏳time: ~ 1 hour

📍oxford
🚊directions: take the train from paddington to oxford
⏳time: ~55 minutes

🧚🏼‍♀️if only using public transport, you can combine canterbury and rye

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this weekend itinerary is based on exploring the berchtesgaden national park in southern germany 💌

disclaimer: this is a national park so make sure to respect the rules and regulations while visiting which includes no walking off trails, picking plants, don’t leave trash behind, no camping, no making wildfires, and no drones 🍃

for this weekend itinerary I would recommend you to stay in the town of berchtesgaden which is cozy, well located, and has the best public transport possibilities 🌞

ps. all spots can be visited with public transport 🚌

let’s get into the itinerary for a weekend in the bavarian alps🧚🏼‍♀️

🦋 friday 🦋
arrival and check in ✨

📍st. sebastian church
📍ramsau bei berchtesgaden
📍hintersee

🌻 from the church follow the stream to hintersee lake to combine both spots! (plan around 2.5-3 hours here)

🦋 saturday 🦋

📍königssee
📍obersee
📍st. bartholomä

🛶 take the boat to salet to explore obersee first then stop at st. bartholomä on the way back

📍malerwinkel
📍extra: rabenwand

📸 after coming back with the boat, hike up to malerwinkel and rabenwand for beautiful views of the königssee

🦋 sunday 🦋

📍wimbachklamm
📍kührointhütte on watzmann
📍aussichtspunkt archenkanzel hike

🏔️ the hut is on the way to the viewpoint and this is a medium level hike of 16 km in total, make sure to wear proper gear and respect the national park rules

🦋 monday 🦋

📍berchtesgaden
📍kehlsteinhaus
check out and head home

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I love this way of highlighting underrated places that @sandymakessense is famous for, so I thought I would give it my own twist (thanks for the inspo) 🥰

disclaimer: many places in germany could fit this category but today I wanted to highlight this special place 💌

this spot had been on my germany bucket list for 2 years now and being able to experience it this summer was definitely a highlight for me 🥹

this is seriously one of the most incredible spots in germany so make sure to add it to your germany itinerary 🌿

location ✨
📍drachenschlucht, eisenach

the dragon gorge is a spectacular natural path that lasts around 20 minutes in total, but below is a 15 km hike that takes you through the best spots in the area 😮‍💨

disclaimer: remember to always stay on the trails and don’t leave any trash behind 🍃

the full hike takes you from eisenach to wartburg schloss, then continues to elfengrotte, then to drachenschlucht and then it takes you back to eisenach 🧚🏼‍♀️

this hike is fairly easy but if you only want to walk through drachenschlucht then you can simply walk from eisenach to the gorge and back ✨

otherwise, you can also park at “parkplatz hohe sonne” and walk from there through drachenschlucht and continue to eisenach 🍃

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