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Europe

  • The tall and beautiful Belfry of Bruges medieval tower and main square of Markt with an aerial view from the top of the Historium tower.

    Fairytale Day Trip To Bruges, Belgium: 11 Best Things Not To Miss

  • A row of beautiful medieval guildhalls in the center of Brussels known as Grand Place, each covered in gold leaf.

    1 Day In Brussels Itinerary: Art Nouveau, Beer & Sweet Delights

  • View of the Lower Lakes from up on the cliff

    Is Plitvice Lakes Worth Visiting? Guide To The Best Croatia Waterfalls

  • Old Town Zadar

    15 Best Things To Do In Zadar, Croatia Not To Miss

  • View of the Bay of Kotor from the hike up t San Giovanni Fortress.

    Best Day Trip From Dubrovnik To Kotor, Montenegro Road Trip Guide

  • A small gorgeous cove with crystal clear water and a fort up on a rocky cliff in Croatia.

    Best 10 Day Croatia Itinerary Plus Travel Tips You Need

  • View of Trogir

    15 Best Things To Do In Trogir Old Town, Croatia

  • Dubrovnik Old Town

    19 Ultimate Things To Do In Dubrovnik, Croatia

  • A gorgeous small cove on the Pakliniski Islands with boats docked with a rocky shoreline and clear turquoise water off of Split, Croatia.

    9 Best Day Trips From Split, Croatia That Are Amazing

  • Dinant is Belgium's hidden gem

    15 Fun Things To Do In Dinant, Belgium’s Hidden Gem

  • Ancient ruins of Diocletian's Palace

    19 Top Things To Do In Split Old Town On Croatia’s Adriatic Coast

  • Sparkling lights and a Christmas tree in the main square of Bruges, Belgium

    Best Christmas Markets In Belgium In 2026 To Attend

  • Stari Most (Old Bridge)

    15 Best Things To Do In Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: 2 Day Itinerary

  • The canal along the Graslei is just one of many things to do in Ghent

    21 Amazing Things To Do In Ghent, Belgium Not To Miss

  • Beautiful Grand Place in Brussels

    How To Spend The Best Weekend In Brussels: 3 Day Brussels Itinerary

  • Idyllic buildings along the canal of Bruges

    How To Spend The Perfect Weekend In Bruges, Belgium: 3 Day Itinerary

  • Belgian Praline and Truffle Chocolates

    How To Tour The Best Chocolates In Brussels

  • Bran Castle in Transylvania

    11 Fantastic Places To Visit In Transylvania, Romania

  • The Black Church in Brasov

    15 Ultimate Things To Do In Brasov, Romania Not To Be Missed

  • Dubrovnik City Wall experience

    5 Special Ways To Experience Dubrovnik, Croatia

  • A popular street in Bucharest with colorful hanging umbrellas

    12 Best Things To Do In Bucharest, Romania

  • Latte art at a local coffee shop.

    Exploring The Best Coffee Shops In Bucharest, Romania

About Traveling Ness

Vanessa Shields, Traveling Ness

Hey Everyone! I’m Vanessa Shields, a travel expert based in San Diego, California who has had a passion for traveling for 30+ years. Focusing on wine, hiking, food, and scuba diving I've visited 35 countries so far. Come explore with me and find tips for your next adventure!

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The canal along the Graslei is just one of many things to do in Ghent

21 Amazing Things To Do In Ghent, Belgium Not To Miss

A small gorgeous cove with crystal clear water and a fort up on a rocky cliff in Croatia.

Best 10 Day Croatia Itinerary Plus Travel Tips You Need

Walking in a forest of coastal redwoods and ferns in Northern California.

7 Amazing Places To See Giant Redwoods In Northern California

A classic 2-story building in the French Quarter of New Orleans with a balcony, hanging plants, and a bright red door.

Ultimate New Orleans Bucket List: 35 Fun Things To Do In NOLA

An aerial view of the stunning white sand beaches of Orange Beach, Alabama

17 Fun Things To Do In Orange Beach, Alabama On Your First Visit

Bunker Hill Memorial in Boston

Perfect Weekend In Boston: 3 Day Itinerary For First Time Visitors

Mount Rushmore

11 Best Things To Do In South Dakota For First Time Visitors

A newly wed Indian couple taking photos at Humayun's Tomb

A First Timer’s Guide To 3 Days In Delhi Itinerary

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