Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, shares her favourite European castles from five different countries. These impressive fortresses, once erected for the purpose of safety and fortification, can now be appreciated for their rich histories and lavishly impressive interiors and façades. For centuries, castles have been constructed across the globe by nobility, royalty, or military orders for safety and fortification against both local and foreign enemies. Originall
Last May, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, had the pleasure of exploring the small historic town of Kazimierz Dolny. Thanks to an incredible local tour guide, beautiful weather, and a plethora of intriguing attractions, this is a must-see place in Poland for locals and tourists alike. Last May, I had the pleasure of exploring the small town of Kazimierz Dolny, located in the central part of eastern Poland, on the eastern bank of the Vistula (Wisła) river. This
Pulled back eight hundred years into Estonia's past, Wanderous Affair's photographer Kourtnie Forbes shares her eventful day discovering the medieval town of Tallinn. This is a city with seemingly endless historical gems to unearth. I want to begin by stating that by no means, am I a lover of cold weather. As you can imagine, this can be quite inconvenient when, like me, you live somewhere like Toronto, Canada. I actively avoid all outdoor activities as soon as I can see my b
The height of dining in Estonia's Old Town Tallinn, Olde Hansa combines delicious meals inspired by the Middle Ages with a genuine 15th-century experience, all within the walls of what was once a Medieval merchant's house. Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, describes her princess-like experience while lunching here. It was during a remarkable day spent in the Medieval realm that is Tallinn, Estonia (an afternoon provided to Wanderous Affair by VisitTallinn), that
During her time in the province of Alberta this summer, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, took a day trip to the town of Drumheller with two of her cousins. Thanks to the award-winning Wild West Badlands Tours, they made the most of exploring this incredible landscape. While staying with my cousins in Edmonton for nearly two months this summer, it was no surprise that we had a multitude of day trips planned together. I had spent three weeks in the city in 2017,