Guide to Packing for Living in Europe… or Anywhere with Seasons… You’re down to the one-week mark before your adventure abroad begins and you find yourself in a packing panic. How in the world can you fit my entire LIFE into one or two suitcases? How will you squeeze in five months and three seasons […]
The World’s Worst Cup of Coffee -A Lesson in Pride & Humility
The World’s Worst Cup of Coffee- And What It Taught Me About Pride There I was, dropped off at a tiny home for the first of what would become many nights in the big city of San Jose, Costa Rica. I sat down at the table with my Spanish-speaking host mother, trying to muster up […]
Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark
No trip to Copenhagen is complete without having a photo-op at the famous harbor. Nyhavn, which means “New Harbor” in Danish, is home to the colorful, picturesque townhouses often featured on postcards or in travel magazines. Originally constructed by King Christian V, the earliest building, No. 9, dates back to as early as 1681. Nyhavn offered […]
Annecy, France
Nestled in the crisp, fresh air of the French Alps lies the charming town of Annecy. Often called the “Venice of France” due to its high number of canals, Annecy is the perfect place for both nature and city lovers alike. It surrounds the magnificent Lac d’Annecy where you can frequently spot sailboats, kayaks, paddle […]
Schönbrunn Palace – Vienna, Austria
A UNESCO World Heritage site that draws more than 2 million visitors annually, Schönbrunn Palace is a must-see in Vienna. Though it is located a few miles from the city center, it is easily accessible via a 30-minute metro ride and almost all citywide tours will be sure to make a stop here. Built in […]
Tangier, Morocco
Anyone looking to explore a new land and experience a vibrant culture should not miss a trip to Tangier, Morocco. Tangier is the northernmost city of Morocco, located at the tip of the Strait of Gibraltar. On a clear day, you can see across the water to nearby Spain. Most travel here by plane or […]
Digging a Little Deeper
The Pomada is the signature drink of Menorca. On the surface, it’s just gin and lemon soda splashed on ice. But, if you dig a little deeper, it’s a perfect symbol for the island itself. The gin used in the cocktail is from an 18th Century recipe and concocted with a curious addition: wine alcohol. […]
Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal
Terceira Island is located (almost exactly) in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the larger islands that forms part of the Azores archipelago and it’s not anything you would expect from an “island vacation”. What makes Terceira different from a “typical” island is that it’s not widely known for its beaches […]
Three Steps to Russia
6 weeks before trip: Let me preface this story by telling you that I live in Madrid, Spain, and my travel partner, Megan, lives in Seville. We had to apply for a visa to visit Russia so Megan planned a weekend visit to Madrid so we could go together to the Russian Embassy and apply. […]
The Art of Traveling Alone
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked somebody why they haven’t been to Paris, or taken that dream vacation to Bali, or even that religiously-inspired journey to Israel they’ve been yearning for their whole life and they tell me, as if being alone was the most terrible thing in the whole world, that they […]