The Honeymoon Highlights

After finally getting back into the swing of things at home, I’ve had some time to reflect on our amazing, month long, European honeymoon. It was such an incredible trip and I’m really excited to start sharing it with you all. Every Tuesday on the blog, I’m planning on showcasing a stage of our travels through Croatia, Montenegro, Switzerland and Spain – special places, favourite finds, and, of course, lots of photos!! As most of you know, traveling is a huge passion of mine and experiencing a trip like this as newlyweds was a dream come true for us both! Today, I’d like to start the series off with a round up of our honeymoon highlights – just some of our favourite places, moments and memories.

The Old Towns of Croatia

It was easy to feel like you stepped into a medieval time period walking through the gates of the old towns. I absolutely fell in love with Croatia because of these picturesque places, especially Dubrovnik. The ancient walls enclose charming, narrow streets with many a hidden gem. We loved getting lost and spending the day wandering from restaurant to cafe to bar…

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Never have I seen clearer, more brilliant lakes than here in Croatia. There are 16 lakes at the Plitvice national park, all arranged in gorgeous, overflowing cascades. Pictures could never do it justice…it was truly unbelievable.

The views in Dubrovnik

Known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” there may not be a place more beautiful than Dubrovnik. The views of the old town and surrounding areas are magnificent. Whether you’re climbing up to a fortress, taking a gondola up the side of the coast or just simply dragging yourself up the endless stairs to your apartment, the sight of this place never gets tiring.

Kotor Bay and the Hotel Casa del Mare Amfora

If we could pick one place to go back to, it would be here. Partially because we had the least amount of time in Montenegro but also because the bay of Kotor is a slice of paradise, that still hasn’t caught up to the pace of the rest of the coast. We were absolutely spoiled by the staff at the Hotel Casa del Mare, who went above and beyond for our honeymoon. A definite highlight!

The countryside of Switzerland

Being from Canada, you would think we wouldn’t be excited by mountains and charming countrysides, but you’d be wrong! Taking the golden rail across Switzerland was such an amazing experience with the panoramic windows and delicious hot chocolate. I loved everything quintessentially Swiss…the cows with their bells, the quaint European houses and all the green!

The ascent to Mount Pilatus 

While in Lucern, we took the steepest cogwheel up to the base of Mount Pilatus. The climb up the mountainside was incredible, complete with jaw dropping views. And then, we made the trek to the highest point on the mountain – with only a small guardrail between us and a fatal fall!! It was at times very nerve wracking, but so exhilarating being up among the clouds!

Electric bikes in Madrid

Our first stop in Spain? Madrid! And what better way to spend the afternoon than to hop on electric bikes and cruise around the gigantic El Retiro Park! We had an absolute blast!

Stunning sites in ancient Segovia

With captivating sites like the stunning Alcazar, the majestic Cathedral and the enormous Roman Aqueducts, Segovia had it all. In the future, I would hurry out of Madrid and opt for a few nights in this historic city instead.

Throwing tomatoes in Bunol

Though I wouldn’t say this was necessarily a highlight for me, the rest of the crew sure had a blast at La Tomatina and I loved being a witness to the biggest food fight in the world. Notice I said witness…From this festival I learned that, a. I don’t like hard tomatoes thrown at my head and b. a big crowd of wild people throwing things doesn’t fall under the category FUN for me…LOL

La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

No trip to Barcelona would ever be complete without a trip to see Gaudi’s masterpiece, which continues to be a work in progress. No matter though! The remaining scaffolding did not take away from the beauty and rarity that is this place.

Tapas, Paella, and Sangria galore!

To say we ate and drank a plenty is an understatement. I did not shy away from all of the deliciousness in Spain. Immersing myself in the local cuisine is always a highlight!

and travelling with the best company in the world

Though Ryan and I loved every second of being on our own, it would not have been the same without our family and friends joining us. The more love, the better 😉

And that’s just the highlights people!!! Join me next Tuesday for more travel inspiration from our European getaway!

xo