Nina Near and Far

The design for the fish market was inspired by medieval Gothic architecture and Norweigan Churches – hence, it’s nicknamed the “fish church. I’ll be honest, I opted to skip this one because I only had a couple days in Gothenburg (and I went to Tivoli Gardens in Denmark) but I’ve heard great things! The fort is built on Lilla Otterhällan hill, and there’s an amazing view of the neighbourhoods Haga and Göta älv. Secondly, and most importantly I think, is that the Volvo museum takes you through the companies history and it’s role in Gothenburg’s history.

Whether or not you’re purchasing a City Card or Sightseeing Pass (to be honest, I do recommend at least one day using a pass of some sort if you’re short on time) these websites often have suggested itineraries for different areas of a city that can be helpful for your planning. If you’re only visiting for one day, you might have already planned the entire day by making a Top 3 list, but if you’ve got 2 or more days it’s time to add more activities by using the map to find out what’s nearby. If they’re all within walking distance, you’re all set for a day. The good things about cities in particular is that major attractions typically revolve around the downtown cores so you’re often within walking distance of great activities.

There’s a stunning lookout where you can see the Montreal skyline, and it’s the perfect place for all winter activities. It’s a festival that takes places during winter, and that puts a spotlight on the things that Montreal does best. Montréal en Lumière offers all kinds of fun things to do in Montreal in winter that defy winter. Take Day 1 – Old Montreal of my 3 Days in Montreal Itinerary and swap out Cité Memoire for Natrel Rink, and you will have the perfect winter’s day in Old Montreal!

Dublin, Ireland is a city full of secret spots, history, and of course – well-poured pints. Dublin, and Ireland as a whole, is a popular destination for North Americans