Travels of Sarah Fay

Explore some of the best things to do in @visitreykjavik . Some of my favorite highlights of visiting one of the “safest” countries for solo travelers. . 1. Going to the top of Hallgrimskirkja for 360 degree views . 2. @reykjavikfood walking tour for sooooo much food and one of the fanciest food tours I have been on. . 3. Go to a show @harpareykjavik . 4. Enjoy the amazing cafes and baked goods @braudogco or @sandholtreykjavik . 5. Check out my blog post on @travelsofsarahfay for many more tips for visiting Reykjavik and Iceland. . #visiticeland #reykjavikfood #reykjavík #icelandlove #solotraveler #icelandtravel

Who wants to check off seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland? I found the best spot to relax, spend a night, and even get the best hotel amenity I ever saw a Northern Lights wake up call. @hotelranga was one of those bucket list trip experiences that I recommend to everyone I know going to Iceland. . Who is ready to enjoy hot cocoa under the northern lights? #northernlights #icelandexplored #icelandnature #icelandlove #northernlightsiceland #icelandair #beautifulhotels

One of the best trips of 2023 was a Bucket List trip to Banff and Jasper National Park. This was the road trip on the Icefields Parkway and some of the most popular spots. I just completed my articles on my website TravelsofSarahFay where you can find the best things to do in Banff and Jasper as well as where to stay. . But some of the highlights of the Icefields parkway which is an attraction in itself. Some of my favorite stop offs. . 1. Bow Lake 2.Lake Louise 3. Peyto Lake it literally looks like a wolf. 4. Columbia Icefields to see a glacier you can boom with @pursuitbanffjasper 5.Athabasca Falls one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. . There are so many more beautiful glacier fed lakes as well as stops on this epic drive, but you will have to read my articles for that. . What would you add? What was the best road trip you have taken in 2023? . #pursuitcollection #albertatravel #visitcanada #jaspernationalpark #banffnationalpark #icefieldsparkway #beautifulroads

The Last Christmas Market standing in Munich, Germany 🇩🇪 @tollwoodfestival is located where they host the Oktoberfest and is a huge artsy winter festival with artisan crafts, international and traditional German food, live music, Carolers, interesting light installations and a disco ball Christmas tree. If you want to find a youthful and fun crowd this is where it is at until Dec 31! So run and don’t walk to one of the most fun and alternative markets I have been to. . Tollwood festival ends with the NYE gala and the food stalls close Dec 24. There is also a show going on Limbo unhinged til Dec 30. . Follow and save @travelsofsarahfay for more . #christmasmarket #munichgermany #visitgermany #tollwoodfestival #winterfestival

Why you need to visit Nuremberg, Germany and one of the oldest if not the oldest Christmas Market in Germany. It is full of tradition around every corner and should be on everyone’s European Christmas market itinerary! . Have gluwein in its’ original home. Also, don’t forget this is the capital of Lebkuchen aka Gingerbread. I learned it started here because it was the center of trade in Germany, especially the spice trade which is how the spiced sweet began. . Meet Christkind! 🪽Every two years a young Nuremberg woman between 16 and 19 years of age was elected as Christkind for a two-year period. The main market is the Christkindlesmarkt which is the oldest and most famous market. . Sausage is king here. Nuremberg Rostbratwurst are prepared the traditional way on an open beech wood fire. Because they are only as thick as a finger. You must try it at least once and you won’t turn a corner without seeing a sausage. . While I don’t drink it was interesting to see the world’s l largest “Feuerzangenbowle” in the world. This is an alcoholic drink which is cooked on fire with sugar. . Have your wish come true at the Schöner Brunnen fountain next to the town hall. There are two brass rings on opposite sides – according to a legend, if you rotate the golden one clockwise, your wishes will come true. . Grab maybe the ugliest souvenir aka the plum people. What are they miniature figures, known as Prune Men, or Zwetschgenmännle in Nuremberg dialect, are small doll-like creations made of dried plums, nuts, raisins, and figs. These were the original gifts during times of the past and a tradition. . Whether you believe in Christkind, Santa, or something else, one thing is undeniable this market is full of spirit, Nuremberg is full of sausage, and this market is full of history around every corner which will put you in a pretty great mood in the holiday season. . Come see why 2 million people visit @visit_nuremberg Christmas markets each year in December and save this for later so you don’t forget! . #visitnuremberg #nurembergchristmasmarket #nuremberg #christkindlmarkt #bavaria #nurembergcity #christmasmarkets #europetravel #visiteurope

Step into a fairytale in South Bavaria with a day trip with @getyourguide I visited not one but two amazing castles built by King Ludwig 2. They called him the mad king and while that is up for debate, one thing he did leave behind was a legacy that inspired Disney World films, the castle at Magic Kingdom, and countess others that have visited Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castles. . Going with @getyourguidecommunity made it easy as I was able to catch a bus a 7 minute walk from my accommodation to experience a full day exploring the South Bavaria region including shopping at Oberammergau. . For lunch we had ample time at Schwangau and I stopped at Albenstuben to have some really good Bavarian food including a variety of dumplings. . Thinks to know before you go. . You have to walk a lot to get to to Neuschwanstein Castle. Like a 40 minute hike up and longer if you want to take photos along the way. They close St Mary’s Bridge in winter which is one of the best views. . The castles name means New Swan Castle a symbol of purity and grace in Bavarian culture. . There is a cool hidden grotto beneath the castle built for a retreat for King Ludwig 2. He barely got to use it though as he died under mysterious circumstances before the castle was finished. . There are many more things to learn about King Ludwig 2 and the castles, and this tour did such an amazing g job. While there are many people on the tour and you are on a pretty huge bus it was worth it to get it all fit in in a day. Plus it is sort of difficult to reach here if you don’t have a car. . Who else loves a good day trip? This was perfect when visiting @visit_munich to explore a different part of South Bavaria. . #gifted #getyourguidecommunity #getyourguide #visitmunich #daytripping #neuschwanstein #castlesofinstagram #linderhof #bavariagermany #visitgermany