Kate Sitarz
SmarterTravel
Frankfurt, HE, Germany
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12 of the Best National Parks in Europe
Europe's national parks are worth exploring, whether your thing is hiking fjords in Norway or exploring castle ruins in Portugal. → Read More
10 Lesser-Known Areas in America's Top National Parks
Here are 10 scenic spots you can have all to yourself inside the country's most-visited national parks. → Read More
The 10 Most Swimmable Lakes in America
If you’re only looking to the coasts to dig your feet in the sand, you’re missing out on the most quintessential of warm-weather destinations: America's lakes. → Read More
The 10 Most Swimmable Lakes in America
If you’re only looking to the coasts to dig your feet in the sand, you’re missing out on the most quintessential of warm-weather destinations: America's lakes. → Read More
11 travel photos you should stop taking right now
We’re all guilty of taking a touristy photograph here and there. But certain photographic cliches are tiring to look at and to take. → Read More
Europe’s Best Christmas Markets
In Europe, they're cranking up the Christmas spirit. Here are the best christmas markets you should visit to fill your holidays with the joy of the season. → Read More
Why I'm Taking Cities Off My Bucket List
Globalization has made our cities decidedly generic. Want to really experience a new culture? Look to small towns and villages around the world. → Read More
10 Europe Road Trips That Should Be on Your Bucket List
These Europe road trips are a great way to get off the beaten tourist path and spontaneously discover small villages, regional cuisine, and friendly locals. → Read More
The One Word You Must Know When Driving Abroad
Why you should always know what the local word for gasoline when driving abroad. → Read More
The One Word You Must Know When Driving Abroad
Why you should always know what the local word for gasoline when driving abroad. → Read More
Travel Alerts vs. Travel Warnings: What You Need to Know
The difference between a travel alert and a travel warning can have a big impact on your travel plans. → Read More
The 12 Best National Parks in Europe
Europe has an abundance of national parks worth exploring, whether your thing is hiking fjords in Norway or exploring castle ruins in Portugal. → Read More
10 Secret Places You Need to Go Before Everyone Else
When travel finally opened to Cuba, everyone said, “You have to go now before it’s ruined!” I have a different take. I think more Cuba tourism could—potentially—bolster its economy and provide more opportunities for preserving its unique heritage. That’s a far cry from “ruined” to me. But if you’re interested in visiting places like Cuba … → Read More
11 Futuristic Travel Tech Products You Can Buy Right Now
While flying cars and hover boards that actually hover are in travel’s distant future, there are a few technologically advanced travel products that make their traditional counterparts seem like vintage relics from a bygone era—and not in a good way. The Internet of Things, the revolution that’s connecting our devices and streamlining how we move … → Read More
9 places you should never take a selfie
Selfies can be fun and result in some of the most hilarious souvenirs from a trip, as long as you’re following proper selfie etiquette. → Read More
On National Selfie Day: 9 places you should never take a selfie
There are places where a cheesy grin plastered across your face just doesn’t make sense. → Read More
10 Best Outdoor Towns in America
Whether you're into activities involving mountains, rivers, canyons, or oceans, these are 10 of the best outdoor towns to hit the trail in the U.S. → Read More
10 Places You Should Never Take a Selfie
There are a few places where you shouldn't take a selfie no matter what. → Read More
What It's Really Like to Visit a German Christmas Market
This is my first winter living in Germany, and nearly everywhere I've visited since late-November has brought me to a Christmas market, often called Weihnachtsmarkt or Christkindlmarkt. They're characterized by a few telltale signs: clusters of small wooden huts and aromas of roasting chestnuts, grilled sausages, and spiced wine (or gluhwein). Germany's markets, which date back to the Middle… → Read More
10 Places You Should Never Take a Selfie
The selfie has become as ubiquitous as McDonalds—you can’t travel anywhere without seeing someone taking a selfie or flailing around with a selfie stick. Selfies can be fun and result in some of the most hilarious souvenirs from a trip, as long as you’re following selfie etiquette. But there are a few places where you shouldn’t take a selfie no matter what, places where cheesy grins plastered… → Read More