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European Christmas Markets

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.

– Norman Vincent Peale

Prague is magical at any time of year, but it's especially magical at Christmas. Here's what you need to know about the Prague Christmas markets!

Christmas markets are one of the most magical things to experience in Europe. Whether small town gatherings or major events, these are not to be missed!

Prague Christmas Market Guide

Prague, Czechia

 		Everything you need to know to plan your time at the Salzburg Christmas markets!

Salzburg, Austria

 		Everything you need to know to plan your time at the Cologne Christmas markets in Germany!

Cologne, Germany
Everything you need to know about Strasbourg Christmas markets

Strasbourg, France

 		Everything you need to know about Colmar Christmas markets

Colmar, France

 		PEverything you need to know about Munich Christmas markets

Munich, Germany
Small town Italian Christmas markets in Sacile, Italy!

Sacile, Italy

 		Everything you need to know about the Budapest Christmas markets

Budapest, Hungary

 		Everything you need to know about Heidelberg Christmas markets

Heidelberg, Germany
Everything you need to know about Berlin Christmas markets

Berlin, Germany

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When people ask me where is my favorite place in I When people ask me where is my favorite place in Italy! Here, you’re spoiled for choice. Let’s be honest, I had to cut about 10 other places off this list to make it fit the audio! One of the biggest questions I get is how much you can fit into a trip to Italy. Like everything, it depends! It’s one of the things I work with clients on consult calls - we talk through their priorities and what they want out of their trip, and I help shape the itinerary to be exactly what they want! . . . . . . . #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #teaspoonofItaly #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expats #americansinitaly #expatwomen #thevisualgrams #travelstoked #bestcityshots #beautiful_destinations #roamtheworld #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites
Three things you need to do in Budapest (bet you h Three things you need to do in Budapest (bet you haven’t heard #3!) - See the Parliament building lit up from the water! River cruises are inexpensive and give you the best sense of the building’s beauty. Trust me, you’ll love it! - Check out the churches - St. Stephen’s Basilica has an old world elegance that’s completely different from those you see in Italy or France. Mattias Church is one of the most colorful churches I’ve ever seen, with every inch beautifully painted! - Ride a historic tram as self guided tour! For about $1, you can hop on the Route 2 tram that takes you along the Danube river, passing many of the major sights along the way! It’s the perfect first day activity to get a feel for the city. Want more Budapest tips? Check out my guide to Budapest on Teaspoon of Nose! You can find the link to the article in my bio! . . . . . . . . #budapest #budapesthungary #budapestagram #budapest_hungary #budapestcity #budapestlife #budapestnight #visitbudapest #budapestofficial #storyofbudapest #insta_budapest #happytravels #discover_earth #passportcollective #getlostnow #wandergram #instaplaces #huffposttravel #visualwanderlust #thevisualgrams #travelstoked #bestcityshots #beautiful_destinations #roamtheworld #teaspoonofHungary #expediapic #discovertheglobe #neverstoptraveling
Forget skiing and snowboarding, my favorite winter Forget skiing and snowboarding, my favorite winter sport is sledding!! Sledding in Europe is next level. Courses are miles long, with hairpin turns and steep dropoffs! It’s equal parts adrenaline junkie and wholesome silly! . . . . . . . . . #trentinowow #trentino #trentinoaltoadige #dolomititrentini #instatrentino #trentinodascoprire #trentinodaviviere #visittrentino #vipiteno #rosskopf #wintersports
Unpopular opinion: if you go to Verona, skip the R Unpopular opinion: if you go to Verona, skip the Romeo & Juliet house! Shakespeare never visited Verona (or Italy for that matter), so it feels like a money grab. If you want to see a cute house, sure! But the Romeo & Juliet hype is just for the tourists. Here are three other things you should do in Verona instead: - See an opera at the arena! Verona can claim one of the biggest surviving Roman era amphitheaters, and operas are put on there every summer! They typically run June-September and it’s truly a once in a lifetime experience. - Walk around! Verona is STUNNING. Every street is packed with gorgeous details and charming balconies. Don’t miss the Ponte di Castelvecchio, it feels like a step back in time! - Eat great food! Verona has some fantastic local dishes. The risotto all’Amarone is the perfect savory dish all year long, and follow it up with some pastissada de cavallo - polenta with horse meat! Don’t stress, it tastes pretty close to steak. - Try the local wine! Verona sits right on the border of the Valpolicella wine region, known for producing amarone. Amarone is the king of wines in Italy, and trust me, it is DELISH. Want more Verona tips? Grab my guide on @thatch.travel for everything you need to live it up in Verona! . . . . . . . . #igpic_veneto #visitveneto #yallersVeneto #volgoVeneto #instaveneto #myveneto#volgoveneto #ig_veneto #venetissimo #loves_veneto #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites #howitalyfeels #map_of_italy #italyviews #italianvillages
Poll: are you one of those people who has 6 books Poll: are you one of those people who has 6 books going at once, or do you pick one at a time?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm definitely the former - I have five going right now! 😅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my head it makes sense. I have a mix of fiction and nonfiction, thriller mysteries and relaxing stories to suit my mood. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It adds up over the year though: in 2022 I read 132 books! I've rounded up my top 10 novels and nonfiction on Teaspoon of Nose this week - check it out through the link in my bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leave me your favorites in the comments below - I'm always looking for something new! . . . . . . . #bookreviews #teaspoonreads #booksofinsta #goodreadschallenge #bookwormlife #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #shelfie #bookbloggers #bookbloggerlife #bookshelfie #bookshelfstyling #bookaddiction #bookaddicted #bookaholics #bookshots #readmore #readerlife #readersofinsta #bookishgirl #notjustaprettybook #bookrec #bookrevieweers #readerlife #booksta #bookpassion #armchairtravel #travelbooks #italianreadinglist
One of my favorite travel hacks is the day trip ad One of my favorite travel hacks is the day trip add-on. What’s a day trip you can take from your current location? Ideally, this is an hour or less travel time, somewhere you can explore on foot, and the type of city you can get a fun feel for even if you don’t see every sight! This past weekend we were up in the Dolomites in a small town. I realized we were less than an hour from Innsbruck, so we added an extra day to head into Austria! Innsbruck is one of those darling cities with a vibrant old town, plenty of great places to eat, and tons of outdoor options. It’s tucked in a valley surrounded by mountains, giving snow-capped backgrounds to every corner! What we got: a great day, some of the best schnitzel I’ve ever tasted, explored a new city, and a new country for Wedge! What we avoided: researching hotels, deciding how many days we needed, finding a new weekend we could travel without interfering with work, and the million other small decisions that come with traveling to a new place. Day tripping avoids the complications and cost addition of a “new” stop on your trip, while still giving a taste of a new place! Are you a fan of day trips when you travel? . . . . . . . . . #helloworldpics #chooseadventure #livefortravel #livetravelexplore #champagneworldwide #teaspoonexplores #nowdiscovering #livetravelexplore #meanderingMyricks #travelingcouples #travelcouplelife #expediapic #teaspoonofAustria #austriagram #austria_pictures #austriavacations #austrianalps #innsbruck #visitinnsbruck #myinnsbruck #discovertheglobe #neverstoptraveling #wanderaround #iamatraveller #thewanderingtourist #traveltoexplore
January may be a slow travel month, but there’s January may be a slow travel month, but there’s still so much to see in Italy! The mountains are gorgeous. Whether you love winter sports or you’d rather sit and soak up the views with a good book in hand, they’re perfection all winter long! . . . . . . . #trentinowow #trentino #trentinoaltoadige #dolomititrentini #instatrentino #trentinodascoprire #trentinodaviviere #visittrentino #vipiteno #rosskopf @visittrentino #starttheadventure #adventurerig #travelonabudget #globetrottertravels #helloworldpics #chooseadventure #livefortravel #livetravelexplore #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites #howitalyfeels #map_of_italy #italyviews #italianvillages #teaspoonofitaly
Sledding in the Alps is real life Mario Kart… pr Sledding in the Alps is real life Mario Kart… prove me wrong!! Sledding (called sledging or tobogganing in Europe) next level! Courses are miles long, meaning one run will take 20-45 minutes. You need to pay attention to make hairpin turns, avoid other players (sorry, participants), and not fall off the side of a mountain! Sledding in the Alps needs to be on your bucket list! . . . . . . . . . #trentinowow #trentino #trentinoaltoadige #dolomititrentini #instatrentino #trentinodascoprire #trentinodaviviere #visittrentino #vipiteno #rosskopf @visittrentino #starttheadventure #adventureready #travelonabudget #globetrottertravels #helloworldpics #chooseadventure #livefortravel #livetravelexplore #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites #howitalyfeels #map_of_italy #italyviews #italianvillages @igtrentinoaltoadige @volgotrentinoaltoadige @trentino_cartoline @buongiornotrentino @igerstrentino @yallerstrentino_altoadige @loves_trentino_ @trentinotravel @welcometo_trentino @trentinolovers @trentinowow @new_phototrentinoaltoadige @loves_united_trentintoaltoadige @trentinomese @thehub_trentino @trentinodiscoprire @trentino_in_grande
Travel on Instagram looks glamorous. Or at least e Travel on Instagram looks glamorous. Or at least easy, right? 😉​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ The truth is, most of the highlight reel is just that - the highlights! After spending hours researching every weekend getaway and day trip, I figure out the best options. And 3 other backup options, because nothing in travel is predictable! ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Want me to do that for you? Get in touch! January is a great time to schedule a travel consult with me. I can help you figure out things like: ​​​​​​​​ - the best time of year to visit Europe for what you want to do​​​​​​​​ - realistic pacing for your trip, based on your travel style​​​​​​​​ - local Italian festivals worth catching in your area​​​​​​​​ - the best neighborhoods to stay in for a given city​​​​​​​​ and so much more! ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Message me if you want to set up a time for a consult! ​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ #teaspoonofItaly #lifeoftravel #budgettraveller #travelzoo #travelette #travelmoment #staywander #seekadventure #packyourbags #thisplacematters #likealocal​​​​​​​​ #afarmedia #huffposttravel #thatchtravel #letsbeadventurous #worldplace #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #teaspoonofItaly #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expats #americansinitaly #expatwomen
Venice is at its best when it’s wandered. Slowly Venice is at its best when it’s wandered. Slowly, taking the side streets, getting a little lost. If you only have one day in the city, it’s okay if you don’t do three museums and see every major sight. All you need is a good pair of shoes, and enough cell service to find your way back to the hotel or train station at the end. 😉 This time of year some places close, but that also comes with a drop in the crowds. And when you get that winter sun, it’s perfect! Truly, I will never get tired of this city. . . . . . . . . . #igpic_veneto #visitveneto #yallersVeneto #volgoVeneto #instaveneto #myveneto#volgoveneto #ig_veneto #venetissimo #loves_veneto #teaspoonofItaly #americaninItaly #veneziaunica #veneziadavivere #venezia🇮🇹 #volgovenezia #ig_Venezia #igersvenice #ig_venice #veniceitaly🇮🇹 #visitvenice #visitvenezia #loves_venezia #igvenezia #igvenice #igvenezia #venezia_in #veneziagram #veneziaautentica #thisisvenice #authenticvenice
Want to hear about one of the weirdest holidays in Want to hear about one of the weirdest holidays in northeast Italy? Pan e Vin is celebrated on January 5th with a MASSIVE bonfire. The weird part? They burn a witch in effigy on top! They dress up a scarecrow as a witch up there, set up top, and light it on fire. It is WILD, y’all. Yes, it’s definitely a little creepy. But it’s also one of those moments where the whole town comes together for a night. Before you ask: no, it has nothing to do with La Befana coming the next day. La Befana is the Italian tradition of a good witch giving presents or candy to kids on Epiphany, the 6th of January. Follow me for more life in Italy! . . . . . . . . #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone#lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle @prosacile @sacileFVG #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #loveFVG@igersFVG @FVGlive @regionefvg @volgo_friuliveneziagiulia #expatlife #livinginItaly #teaspoonofItaly #expatsinItaly #americaninItaly
Pan e vin 2022 was a success! It’s late so I’l Pan e vin 2022 was a success! It’s late so I’ll explain everything tomorrow. But I promise that’s not a real person on top there 😉 . . . . . . #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #loves_italy #amoitalia #italy365 #viaggioinItalia #pocket_italy #theitalianway #italyforever #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #panevin
Started 2023 off strong with a hike in the snow! Started 2023 off strong with a hike in the snow! I don’t always do a word of the year, but this year it feels clearer than setting goals. It feels focusing in a way that specific goals and strategies don’t. A word allows me to stay the course while being flexible enough to pivot with whatever this year throws at us. And after the last few, we all need more of that. My word of the year is intentionality. I want to be intentional about the way I use my time. My energy. My words. So much of life gets sucked away by circumstances, responsibilities and things out of our control. But the parts of life we do get a say in, I want to do it with intentionality. . . . . . . . #wordoftheyear #happynewyear #2023 #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #teaspoonofItaly #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expats #americansinitaly #expatwomen #militarywifelife #militaryspouse #militarylifedaily #milspouse #airforcewife #milspo #wedgeantillesmyrick #gsdlovers #gsdgram #germanshepherds #doglife #instadog #gsdlovers
Buon anno, everyone! Here’s to the best moments Buon anno, everyone! Here’s to the best moments of 2022. Thank you to all of you who made it great!! . . . . . . . . . #yearinreview #2023 #lifeabroad #livingabroad #lifeinItaly #aviano #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #teaspoonofItaly #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expats #americansinitaly #expatwomen #italy_vacation #visitItaly🇮🇹 #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #loves_italy #viaggioinItalia #pocket_italy #theitalianway #italyforever #livinginItaly #mycornerofItaly #alluring_italy
Do I have to pick just ONE?? . . . . . . . . #wom Do I have to pick just ONE?? . . . . . . . . #womenwhotravelsolo #femalesolotraveler #roamingwomen #girlvsglobe #travelinladies #explorerbabes #roamingwomen #wanderwomengirlsdreamtravel #girlaroundtheworld #expediapic #discovertheglobe #neverstoptraveling #wanderaround #iamatraveller #thewanderingtourist #traveltoexplore #happytravels #discover_earth #passportcollective #getlostnow #wandergram #instaplaces #huffposttravel #visualwanderlust #thevisualgrams #travelstoked #bestcityshots #beautiful_destinations #roamtheworld #teaspoonofGreece
Buon natale a tutti! May your days be full of peac Buon natale a tutti! May your days be full of peace and joy. . . . . . . #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #teaspoonofItaly #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expats #americansinitaly #expatwomen #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone#lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle
Let the Christmas baking commence! Anyone else b Let the Christmas baking commence! Anyone else baking like a fiend this week? Between goodie bags for neighbors, hosting friends, and celebratory desserts, I’ve been baking all day! Looking for cookie recipes for the next few days? I’ve got all of these and more on the Teaspoon of Nose! Check the link in my bio for all your cookie dreams! . . . . . . . . . . . #thefeedfeedbaking #tastydessert #teaspoonbakes #dessertrecipe #whatsfordessert #weekendbaking #sweeeeets #freshbaked #bakeathome #bakefeed #thefeedfeedbaking #tastydessert #chocolaterecipe #feelingchristmassy #christmasready #feelingchristmassy #vintagexmas #christmassack #christmastreedecorations #santaisreal #thattimeofyear #christmasdecs #gettingfestive #festivefeels #itsnearlychristmas #itschristmastimeinthecity #redandgreen #deckthehalls #theholidaysarecoming #celebratetheseason
A few more shots from the Budapest Christmas marke A few more shots from the Budapest Christmas market, because if I’m not at a Christmas market, I’m probably thinking about one! If you’re already dreaming of a European Christmas for next year, my guide to the Budapest Christmas markets is live on teaspoonofnose.com. Go grab it and check out all the Christmas cheer! . . . . . . . . #budapest #budapestchristmasmarkets #budapesthungary #budapestagram #budapest_hungary #budapestcity #budapestlife #budapestnight #visitbudapest #budapestofficial #storyofbudapest #insta_budapest #happytravels #discover_earth #passportcollective #getlostnow #wandergram #instaplaces #huffposttravel #visualwanderlust #thevisualgrams #travelstoked #bestcityshots #beautiful_destinations #roamtheworld #budapestchristmasmarket
Travel is always a great gift, and help planning i Travel is always a great gift, and help planning it is even better! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I spent some time this weekend doing consult calls and trip planning, and I'm so pumped for the travel my people are headed to in 2023! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're looking for a last-minute gift idea, why not gift a travel consult call with me or a custom travel plan? Trust me, they'll love it! 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Reach out if you want to hear more about how I can help! . . . . . . #travelcreative #travelplanner #lifeoftravel #budgettraveller #travelzoo #travelette #travelmoment #staywander #seekadventure #packyourbags #thisplacematters #likealocal#expediapic #afarmedia #huffposttravel #tripadvisorpic #thatchtravel #letsbeadventurous #worldplace #worldtravelpic #traveldaily #globaltrotter #travelaround #discovertheglobe #teaspoontravels #adventureready #travelonabudget #helloworldpics #chooseadventure #livefortravel
Do you know what the Krampus is??? Every year, t Do you know what the Krampus is??? Every year, the krampus comes to town! Krampus is a bit like Santa’s evil alter ego: he’s an evil counterpart to come steal away bad children!! It’s one of my favorite European Christmas traditions! . . . . . . #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #italianchristmasmarkets #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone#lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle @prosacile @sacileFVG
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