Lausanne in winter is fairytale perfect the way that Switzerland can only do winter: houses seemingly meant to be covered in blankets of snow, an ever-present twinkle of lights on the city streets, crisp wintry air blowing in off the lake… there’s something so unmistakably cozy about a Swiss lake city that exudes warmth even...| Eternal Arrival
I remember my first visit to Montreux like it was yesterday. It was one of my first stops on my Switzerland itinerary, having come straight from Geneva, I took the train to this town along the glittering Swiss Riviera just in time for their annual Montreux Jazz Festival. I remember it all so clearly: seemingly...| Eternal Arrival
During my semester studying abroad in Prague, I got to know the city well. I fell in love with summer beer gardens and fall young wine (burčák) harvests, but winter in Prague? Well, that took me a while to come around on. I mean, I’m a summer girl. | Eternal Arrival
Given the mega-popularity of my post on all the amazing things there are to do in Belize, I get countless requests from people to help them plan their Belize vacation. Probably the most frequent question I am asked is which island is better for a first-time traveler to Belize: San Pedro or Caye Caulker? I’ve...| Eternal Arrival
If you have a short amount of time in Panama, you will find yourself having to make tough decisions, like whether it’s best to visit the San Blas Islands or Bocas del Toro. And while it’s tempting to just tell you to do both — I do know that it’s not reasonable for everyone to... The post San Blas vs. Bocas del Toro: How to Pick the Right Islands in Panama appeared first on Eternal Arrival.| Eternal Arrival
Visiting the Spanish Riding School in Vienna is a can’t-miss item on any Vienna itinerary. With a history spanning 450 years, Vienna’s Spanish Riding School (The Spanische Hofreitschule) is more than just a landmark of classical dressage. The Spanish Riding School is about history and tradition, true, but also the enduring fascination between horses and people,... The post Spanish Riding School in Vienna: 5 Ways to See the Magic [2025] appeared first on Eternal Arrival.| Eternal Arrival
If you’re planning to rent a car in the Faroe Islands, good news: it’s one of my favorite ways to explore the Faroe Islands simply and easily, bringing you to every remote corner of these jaw-dropping scenic islands through a network of well-maintained roads and tunnels. I’ve been to the main islands of the Faroes... The post Renting a Car in the Faroe Islands: 13 Tips for An Epic Road Trip appeared first on Eternal Arrival.| Eternal Arrival
I can’t get the landscape of the Faroe Islands out of my mind, otherworldly in how the land goes from jagged green mountains to churning sea in what seems like an impossibly short distance. The only sign that these islands are habitable? The winding roads and the small, colorful houses that seem to cling onto... The post Where to Stay in the Faroe Islands [Updated for 2025] appeared first on Eternal Arrival.| Eternal Arrival
While I have to reluctantly admit that Naples isn’t exactly one of my favorite cities in Italy, there is one distinction where I’ll happily give Naples its flowers. This city is, hands down, the best city to base yourself in Italy for the country’s most beautiful day trips. Yes, you have the photogenic Amalfi Coast...| Eternal Arrival
Let me help you plan your bucket list trip! Let me help you plan your bucket list trip! Hi, I’m Allison! I started this blog in 2016 after leaving my job as a teacher on what was supposed to be a three-month (then a one-year) backpacking trip. Well, that gap year quickly turned into nine,...| Eternal Arrival
Seeing Rome's most historic sights? Visiting the Colossum is epic, but there are several ways it can go wrong. Read this to visit like a pro!| Eternal Arrival
On two trips to Tromso, I've experienced nearly a dozen tours and narrowed down my favorite and most unique ways to see the Northern lights in Tromso.| Eternal Arrival
From November to January, orcas, humpbacks, and sperm whales flock to Norway; these are the 4 best Tromsø whale watching tours!| Eternal Arrival
Wait... reindeer sledding? Believe it or not, this is a very popular activity in Tromso! Here's how to plan an excursion.| Eternal Arrival
Norway's very own ice hotel, the Tromso Ice Domes, is absolutely worth a visit -- here's how you visit by day and overnight!| Eternal Arrival
I’ve gone dog sledding 5 times in 4 places around the world, including twice in Tromsø, Norway. Here are my suggestions & tips!| Eternal Arrival
Nicknamed "The Paris of the North", here are all the things you can't miss in Tromso in winter.| Eternal Arrival
From midnight sun and never-ending daylight to Northern lights and snow-coated landscapes, Tromso is a unique destination that feels like many different places at once as it changes drastically with the seasons. From the endless summer sunshine to the spectacular beauty of the few hours of winter light you get each day during the polar...| Eternal Arrival
When you think about winter in Norway, you’re probably dreaming of Tromsø in the snow: a beautiful wintry fairytale of a city, situated right on the fjord, streets dusted in soft powder and shining despite the dark skies from the Christmas lights-lined streets. While Tromsø can undoubtedly be a snowy fairy tale, it doesn’t always snow...| Eternal Arrival
I spent 10 days exploring Taipei and the city surprised me in all the best of ways. From its delicious, unpretentious street food to its stunning hot springs, volcanoes, and waterfalls within a short distance of the city, there are countless things to do in Taipei -- here are my favorites.| Eternal Arrival
Here's why you can't miss a day trip to beautiful Shifen Waterfall from Taipei, plus how to get there, what to eat, & where to go next.| Eternal Arrival
The best thing about Taipei is how central it is -- here are the best Taipei day trips you can take on your trip to Taiwan!| Eternal Arrival
Traveling around Koh Kood is like something out of a dream, with electric blue waters, soft white sands stretching as far as the eye can see, and gently-fluttering palm fronds dotted with coconuts. Scooting around the island feels like your own little slice of paradise, and best of all, unlike the Thai islands on the...| Eternal Arrival
If you're looking for the best things to do in Koh Chang, this guide will show you the island's best beaches, waterfalls, and mangroves.| Eternal Arrival
The smallest of the three main Trat islands, Koh Mak is a quiet and peaceful paradise with some of the bluest waters in all of Thailand. Not as visited by Koh Chang and not as expensive as Koh Kood, Koh Mak is a wonderful offbeat place to visit in Thailand. With almost no car traffic,...| Eternal Arrival
If you’re a fan of underwater photography, I don’t need to explain nudibranchs to you. You probably already know the origins of their name — the Latin root of ‘nudi’ for naked and ‘branch’ for lungs, named for their exposed gills that flutter elegantly in the water. You probably already know that there are over...| Eternal Arrival
At Eternal Arrival, I’m committed to providing a trustworthy, helpful atmosphere for all my visitors. That’s why I’m going to explain how and why this site collects personal data, how it is used, and how it is kept secure. Here are a few different sections if you’d like to skip around. FTC Disclosure FTC regulations...| Eternal Arrival
For coffee lovers, the island of Puerto Rico is synonymous with smooth, chocolate-rich flavors that the coffee beans grown on the island are known for. But you don’t have to trek to the island’s coffee plantations to taste the best coffee in Puerto Rico — many coffee shops in San Juan serve up delicious farm-to-cup brews in...| Eternal Arrival
When I heard there was an out-of-the-way Thai island with relatively few visitors and Maldivian turquoise blue waters… I didn’t have to think twice. I knew what my next Thai island destination was: Koh Kood. And then that expanded outwards and I found myself planning an extended two-week trip around visiting the Trat islands: namely, Koh...| Eternal Arrival
Arriving at Taipei's airport can be a bit overwhelming, but here's exactly how to get from the airport to downtown!| Eternal Arrival
I had first heard of Taichung from a girl I met while I was traveling in Greece, who had taught English there for two years. The way she described the city made me fall in love with it before I had even visited. Close to hikes and lakes, full of cafés and streets jammed with...| Eternal Arrival
Planning to visit both Shifen and Jiufen in one day? Here's how to do it independently (or with a tour).| Eternal Arrival
When I was planning my trip to Laos, I fell in love with Nong Khiaw at first sight: its towering karst, winding Nam Ou River, and floating houses where you could stay on the water instantly had my changing my Laos itinerary to favor Northern Laos a lot more heavily. And then I learned about...| Eternal Arrival
Of all my memories of the frozen world of my February visit to Longyearbyen, snowmobiling out to a remote ice cave in Svalbard was definitely the highlight of my trip. … even though it was an activity I almost didn’t do because I was suffering from the most intense anxiety I’d experienced in the last...| Eternal Arrival
The Float House is one of the most unique places to stay in Laos, situated on the (mostly) calm waters of the Nam Ou River. This river winds through Northern Laos, connecting a handful of waterside towns like Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi, before heading all the way to to Luang Prabang via a serpentine...| Eternal Arrival
With its candy-colored houses stacked precariously on the hillsides of the Italian Riviera, the Cinque Terre is a can’t-miss sight on any trip to Italy. These stunning towns are one of Italy’s major draws and visiting them is definitely a bucket list item come true. While I suggest that two days in Cinque Terre is...| Eternal Arrival
From boat trips through bird cliffs to cliffside lighthouses to stunning sea stacks, here are the best things to see in the Faroe Islands.| Eternal Arrival
Visiting the Kanto Lampo Waterfall near Ubud is definitely worthwhile, if you have the right expectations! Here's what to know before you go.| Eternal Arrival
A Tuscany road trip is like a dream: here's how to make the most of a 5 day Tuscany itinerary, with villages, landscapes, & wineries.| Eternal Arrival
Want to visit Svalbard but you're not sure when? Time of year matters a lot -- so I created a monthly breakdown with weather & sunlight info!| Eternal Arrival
Looking for the perfect winter destination, a true celebration of the season? I’m here to help you plan the ultimate Lapland itinerary that includes all of the best winter experiences Finnish Lapland has to offer. With awe-inspiring natural phenomena, adrenaline-pumping activities, and an introduction to Finnish culture, this Lapland winter itinerary is a customizable guide...| Eternal Arrival
