November + December 2018
European Christmas Market Tour
This was definitely a trip of a lifetime and a major bucket-list for Josh & I. Christmas market tour through EUROPE! We had an absolute blast exploring Europe during the holidays with my parents and just soaking up all things merry and bright. Definitely a trip I will cherish forever!
Itinerary
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Paris, France
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Hluboka, Czech Republic
- Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Eck, Austria
- Hallstatt, Austria
- Innsbruck, Austria
- Liechtenstein
- Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Interlaken, Switzerland
- Lauterbrunen, Switzerland
- Bern, Switzerland
- Black Forest, Germany
- Strasbourg, France
- Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
- Reims, France
Travel Diary: Till Next Time, Paris!
Paris, France This morning we woke up early and were off to the airport for a full day of travel back home. Feeling kind of
Travel Diary: Dinner at Chartier
Paris, France Dining in the Parisian restaurant has been on my bucket list for some time now! It is housed in a former train station
Travel Diary: Louvre at Night
Paris, France After an incredible night spent at the Paris Christmas Market, we wandered to the Louvre for a better view of this beautiful place
Travel Diary: Paris Christmas Markets
Paris, France Okay Paris, now you’re just showing off!!! PARIS CHRISTMAS MARKETS!!!! Such a dream to walk through the holiday festival and just soak it
Travel Diary: Arc de Triumph & Avenue Des Champs-Elysees
Paris, France Nothing like Christmas and a fun filled street of expensive decorative shops! We had a blast window shopping all the designer shops during
Travel Diary: Eiffel Tower Winter Walks
Paris, France Unfortunately my parents had to catch an early morning flight back home to Utah this morning so we are a little somber that
Travel Diary: Reims, France Christmas Market
Reims, France After such a unique experience with the rioters in France, we decided (obviously) to hit up the Christmas Market in Reims. It was
Travel Diary: Reims, France
Reims, France We have arrived in Reims, France and what a welcome it was. The streets were filled with RIOTERS protesting the recent government changes
Travel Diary: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg What an incredible day to visit the beautiful country of Luxembourg! A winter storm was passing through and the cobblestone streets were
Travel Diary: Morning in Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France This morning we woke up with a slight holiday hangover… we definitely were in a Christmas dream last night… We had a delicious
Travel Diary: Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France We have arrived to the CAPITOL OF CHRISTMAS… STRASBOURG, FRANCE!! Obviously we were so incredibly excited to be exploring this famous Christmas Market
Travel Diary: The Black Forest, Germany
Black Forest, Germany The Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market has been on my bucket-list for quite sometime now… TODAY we MADE IT HAPPEN! It was so
Travel Diary: Bern, Switzerland LDS Temple
Bern, Switzerland We have made it to Bern, Switzerland! It is definitely beautiful here, but what we were really interested in seeing was the LDS
Travel Diary: Driving to Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland Our next stop on our Christmas Market European Road Trip was Bern, Switzerland! I had to snag some incredible road trip photos of
Travel Diary: Goodbye, Interlaken!
Interlaken, Switzerland We are so sad to be leaving this absolute Christmas dream, but our time here has been so memorable and full of holiday
Travel Diary: Christmas Breakfast in Switzerland
Interlaken, Switzerland This morning we woke up to another absolute fairytale… BREAKFAST at the Victoria Jungfrau. I am still in awe at how decadent and
Travel Diary: Victoria Jungfrau Spa
Interlaken, Switzerland After an incredible day spent in Lauterbrunen we decided to take a more relaxing approach to the evening and spend the night at
Travel Diary: Hiking Down From Murren
Lauterbrunen, Switzerland It was just so pretty at the top so we decided to take the scenic route down and hike! It was the perfect
Travel Diary: Murren Village
Lauterbrunen, Switzerland When we arrived at the top we decided to stay a while and explore the Murren Village. It was nestled in the mountainside
Travel Diary: Tram to the Top of Lauterbrunen
Lauterbrunen, Switzerland We were so excited to take the tram up to the top of Lauterbrunen today! The views were just incredible and the winter
Travel Diary: Lauterbrunen, Switzerland
Lauterbrunen, Switzerland We arrived at the most magical place this morning… LAUTERBRUNEN, SWITZERLAND! Obviously we had a mini photo shoot because WOW, it is just
Travel Diary: Breakfast at the Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel
Interlaken, Switzerland This morning we woke to the most delicious, extravagant breakfast a girl could ever dream of. This restaurant is so classy and extravagant,
Travel Diary: Fondue in Interlaken, Switzerland
Interlaken, Switzerland After a fun filled day exploring Jungfraujoch and Grindelwald, we decided to head to our final destination for the night – Interlaken! We
Travel Diary: Leaving Grindelwald
Grindelwald, Switzerland We literally got THE LAST train back to Grindelwald – but risking our night was so worth the incredible memories we made at
Travel Diary: Top of Europe Round Two
Grindelwald, Switzerland When we were finished exploring the ice caves and the Christmas lineup, we noticed it was a bit more clear outside… so we
Travel Diary: Jungfraujoch Ice Caves
Grindelwald, Switzerland We couldn’t let our time at Jungfraujoch come to an end without exploring the Ice Caves!! We had so much fun admiring all
Travel Diary: Christmas at Jungfraujoch
Grindelwald, Switzerland After spending a good amount of time at the Top of Europe lookout, we decided to head back inside and check out the
Travel Diary: Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe
Grindelwald, Switzerland Christmas at the top of Europe is MAGICAL! The snow is everywhere and the ice covered frosted glass windows really add to the
Travel Diary: Grindelwald & the Tram Up to Jungfraujoch
Grindelwald, Switzerland This afternoon we arrived at one of my fathers very favorite places in the world… Grindelwald, Switzerland!! It was absolutely stunning in December
Travel Diary: Winter Swiss Countryside
Switzerland Countryside This morning after exploring the country of Liechtenstein we were back on the road to Grindelwald, Switzerland! This beautiful countryside is just so
Travel Diary: Christmas in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Last night while driving to our bed & breakfast in Flums, Switzerland we drove right through the country of Liechtenstein! This morning waking up
Travel Diary: Waking Up in Flums, Switzerland
Flums, Switzerland Waking up in Flums, Switzerland… WOW! This Swiss countryside is just so dreamy!! We stayed overnight in a charming Bed&Breakfast and woke up
Travel Diary: Innsbruck, Austria Christmas Markets
Innsbruck, Austria We made it to Innsbruck just in time for the Christmas Markets to open and the celebration to begin! We had so much
Travel Diary: Driving the Austrian Countryside
Austria After an incredible morning/ afternoon spent exploring Hallstatt, we decided to make our way to Innsbruck via the Austria countryside. WOW! Austria is just
Travel Diary: Christmas Time in Hallstatt
Hallstatt, Austria We spent the better part of the afternoon strolling down each cobblestone street in Hallstatt. The city is just so charming, we couldn’t
Travel Diary: Breakfast in Hallstatt
Hallstatt, Austria We arrived in Hallstatt around breakfast time so we settled in for a yummy meal at the most charming little nook. It was
Travel Diary: Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstatt, Austria Okay, Austria.. now you’re just showing off!!! Hallstatt is SO DREAMY!! I have had this city on my bucket list for countless years
Travel Diary: Eck, Upper Austria
Eck, Upper Austria This morning we woke up in AUSTRIA surrounded by the most beautiful countryside! We spent the night at an airbnb in the
Travel Diary: Cesky Krumlov Christmas Markets
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic We decided to end our night on a holiday note tonight at the dreamy Cesky Krumlov Christmas Markets!! Such a magical
Travel Diary: Dinner in Cesky Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic After exploring the city of Cesky Krumlov, we found the coziest little restaurant for some traditional Czech dinner. We had a
Travel Diary: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic We have arrived in Cesky Krumlov! This was one Czech city where Josh spent a lot of his time and it
Travel Diary: Hluboka Castle, Czech Republic
Hluboka and Vitavou, Czech Republic This afternoon we had the most scenic, beautiful drive through Prague and its countryside. We found ourselves in Hluboka and
Travel Diary: Our Last Christmas Stroll in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic We had such a dreamy, Christmas filled few days in Prague but unfortunately it was time to move on with our European
Travel Diary: Wenceslas Square Christmas Markets
Prague, Czech Republic After a beautiful morning walk around Prague, we found ourselves at the Wenceslas Square Christmas Market just in time for a delicious
Travel Diary: Prague City Lookout
Prague, Czech Republic Okay is there anything more beautiful than this!! These views are just so dreamy and I am in absolute heaven right now!!
Travel Diary: Prague LDS Church
Prague, Czech Republic Josh was really excited to show my parents were he had been living for part of the two years and were he
Travel Diary: Charles Bridge at Christmas
Prague, Czech Republic This morning we hit to the cobblestone streets early to squeeze in as much exploring as possible. First stop was the Charles
Travel Diary: Night Stroll in Prague with My Man
Prague, Czech Republic My parents were still a bit jet lagged so after a warm meal in the city they decided to head back to
Travel Diary: Medieval Christmas Dinner in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic Obviously we had to take my parents to one of our favorite Czech food places in Prague! Such a fun meal together
Travel Diary: Rainy Nights on the Charles Bridge
Prague, Czech Republic After an incredible hour spent exploring the Prague Castle in the moonlight, we decided to take a walk across the iconic Charles
Travel Diary: Prague Castle at Christmas
Prague, Czech Republic After an incredible evening filled with Czech Republic Christmas Markets, we decided to meet up with our friend Ondre and take my
Travel Diary: Mustek Christmas Markets
Prague, Czech Republic After the Christmas Market in Old Town Square, we decided to check out the Mustek Christmas Markets and WOW they were definitely
Travel Diary: Czech Christmas Markets at Night
Prague, Czech Republic Wowwwzza!! I don’t think I have ever experienced something more magical than a Czech Republic Christmas Market during a snowfall!! I am
Travel Diary: Prague Christmas Markets
Prague, Czech Republic After an incredible lunch in Old Town Prague we decided to check out the Old Town Square Christmas Market in the daylight.
Travel Diary: Lunch in Old Town Prague
Prague, Czech Republic One thing about Prague that I was SO EXCITED for was the FOOD!! Something about those Czech dumplings is just so incredibly
Travel Diary: Hello Prague, Czech Republic!
Prague, Czech Republic After an incredible few days in France it was time to say goodbye to our Nitro friends and head out for our
Travel Diary: Czech Republic, Here We Come!
Paris, France This morning we woke up bright and early to catch a flight to Prague! I am just SO EXCITED to start this Christmas
Travel Diary: Paris Nitro Show + Afterparty
Paris, France Tonights Nitro show with my parents was so much fun! They loved watching Josh do his thing in front of the crowd and
Travel Diary: Classic French Cuisine
Paris, France Tonight I dined extra fancy with my mom and dad in Paris! Unfortunately Josh had to head to the stadium to get ready
Travel Diary: Rainy Paris Walks
Paris, France After an incredible morning spent walking the Christmas streets of Paris, we decided to head back to the hotel and get ready for
Travel Diary: Notre-Dame at Christmas
Paris, France We found ourselves at Notre-Dame and MAN they go ALL OUT for Christmas! The massive decorative trees and the Christmas music just made
Travel Diary: Paris in the Morning
Paris, France This morning Josh and I were up bright and early and decided to head out on an early morning walk. The streets were
Travel Diary: Midnight Dinner in Paris
Paris, France Everyone was still so full of energy following tonights show so we decided to hit the streets at night. We wound up in
Travel Diary: Hello Winter in Paris
Paris, France We made it to Paris! Tonight is the Nitro show so we decided to have a low key morning and just wander around
Travel Diary: Kungstradgarden + Old Town Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden We spent the rest of our day exploring the Kungstradgarden and the streets of Old Town Stockholm. The park was filled with Christmas
Travel Diary: Gamla Stan + The Stockholm Palace
Stockholm, Sweden Walking around the Gamla Stan and exploring the Stockholm Palace was such a dream. The waterfront was beautiful and the city was just
Travel Diary: Stockholm Christmas Markets
Stockholm, Sweden The Stockholm Christmas Markets were in Stortorget, a famous Stockholm square. Unfortunately the beautiful, traditional buildings were under construction – but it was
Travel Diary: Christmas Streets of Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden We headed out bright and early this morning to explore Stockholm. It was definitely FREEZING outside, but even that couldn’t stop me from