Category: Europe

Karen is originally from the Netherlands, and Tom has lived in several countries in Europe. This means that we have enjoyed quite a lot of Europe travel.

Find out how we took two of our girls to Paris on a budget. Do you know how to get into Paris museums for free? Or how to find affordable Michelin restaurants for your dinner?

Did you know that Passau is also known as the Pittsburgh of Germany?

And if you are a reader, you should check out where to find the painting from Donna Tart’s book “The Goldfinch”

The good thing about travel in Europe is that you actually can get paid if your flight is delayed or cancelled. We got $1600 travel credit.

We are constantly updating our Europe travel stories, so stay tuned for more amazing adventures!

  • All You Need to Know: St Peter’s Basilica in Oudenbosch

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    Did you know that there are TWO copies of the St Peter’s Basilica in a tiny town in the Netherlands? How did Oudenbosch end up with such a foreign and imposing architectural feat in Calvinistic Holland? What does the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran have to do with it all? Which architect designed the Oudenbosch…

    Did you know that there are TWO copies of the St Peter's Basilica in a tiny town in the Netherlands? How did Oudenbosch end up with such a foreign and imposing architectural feat in Calvinistic Holland? What does the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran have to do with it all? Which architect designed the Oudenbosch Basiliek? Are there other copies of the St Peters and if so, where are they? #OurCarpeDiem #architecture #StPeters #OffTheBeatenPathTravel #TheNetherlands #RomanCatholicChurches
  • Discover the Best Off The Beaten Path Destinations in Zeeland

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    Looking for somewhere to go that’s off the beaten path? Check out our list of the best off the beaten path destinations in Zeeland! Follow us for more!

    Looking for somewhere to go that's off the beaten path in Zeeland, Netherlands? Check out our list of the best hidden gems in this scenic Southern province. Don’t miss out on valuable #TravelTips and ollow us for more! #OurCarpeDiem #Travelguide
  • Michelin Bib Gourmand: Affordable Restaurants in Paris

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    When you travel to Paris, you would love to eat at a Michelin restaurant, but we all know that they are very expensive. This article will introduce you to Bib Gourmand restaurants in Paris, a way to get an affordable haute cuisine meal for a good price. Find out what this bib gourmand means and…

    When you travel to Paris, you would love to eat at a Michelin restaurant, but we all know that they are very expensive. This article will introduce you to Bib Gourmand restaurants in Paris, a way to get an affordable haute cuisine meal for a good price. Find out what this bib gourmand means and where to find these upscale restaurants. Make your choice from the best restaurants in Paris! #travel #france #paris #OurCarpeDiem #savemoney #budget #traveltips
  • La Closerie Des Lilas: Time Travel For The Win!

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    Travel back in time with us in La Closerie des Lilas (Paris). Famous visitors including Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso. A sublime dining experience. Explore the history and eat in this historic artist hangout in Montparnasse, Paris!

    Travel back in time with us in La Closerie des Lilas. Famous visitors include Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso. A sublime dining experience. Explore the history and eat in this historic artist hangout in Montparnasse. When was it opened? What is the connection with the Lost Generation? The Sun Also Rises. Piano bar and the best food in Paris! Experience Midnight in Paris or play chess like in What’s Up Pussycat? #OurCarpeDiem #ParisFrance #FoodieTraveler #GoodFood