This is the second post in my European destination series. I also will be writing 7 Timeless destinations which will be posted soon! There are tons of places that I think are a young backpackers paradise. They can be cheap or walkable or party cities. This list is not that. These are the cities that … Continue reading 7 European Destinations to visit with Age or Experience
It's been just about 10 years since I started considering myself a "serious traveler." I'm not so sure that I would still consider myself a big traveler but I have spent a lot of time away from home. In those 10 years, I've visited 35 countries. In that time, I also made a ton of … Continue reading Learn from my Travel Mistakes
I don't like to claim I'm any sort of expert on European travel. However, I have visited many cities in countries in Europe. While I don't normally like to say that Krakow, Poland - Krakow needs to be on this list for two reasons. It's cheap and has amazing parties. While the beauty in the … Continue reading 7 European Destinations to Visit While You Are Young
It's been 7 years since the first time I stayed at a hostel. I wouldn't say I was specifically nervous but I can tell you - there were many mistakes I made with choosing and staying at hostels that first sumer. For many North Americans, hostels are intimidating. I've heard from many people who have … Continue reading First time at a Hostel? My tips and advice for nervous travelers
So I've been traveling for a decade now. I've gone on all sorts of trips and vacations and weekends away - overwhelmingly these have been formative experiences for my personal development. In these 10 years, I've made a number of mistakes. Obviously - my style of travel may not be for everyone but I … Continue reading Travel Planning: My favorite general Tips and Tricks
So here we are in another new month. June was a time for beginnings and ends for me. The last day of school. The start of summer. Finishing the project of helping my sister get organized. The world Cup starting. It was exciting overall but I'm at the end of the month at a turning … Continue reading June Wrap-Up
For years, my grandmother has asked me why I love Europe so much. She’s begged me to stay in America. Now, to be honest - there are some things I love about America which I’ll write on soon. However, these are my general favorite things that cross most cultural and countries in Europe. The terrace … Continue reading My 8 favorite things about Europe
Hello all! It's summer which means it's the perfect time for a Pack with Me series on my blog. I have a couple trips coming up - to visit my sister in Germany, a girls' trip in Barcelona and a trip home to bask in the summer glory of Buffalo. I thought I would show … Continue reading Pack with me: Planner Supplies
I've been an avid traveler for many years now. Since 2010, I've been to more than 30 countries and taken about 100 flights total. I have tried lots and lots of products marketed specifically for travel. Some of them have been game changers. Some of them have been absolute garbage. Here's my list of some … Continue reading Travel Products I love and Loathe
When my friends ask me about planning travel, the first question I ask back is: "Well, what are you looking for?" For some people this is really obvious but here's what I mean - are you looking for a vacation, a trip or an adventure? Let me explain how I use each of these genres. … Continue reading Trip Planning: Travel Genres
The Minimalist Abroad 