There are a lot of things I wish I had known before I moved abroad. Life isn’t necessarily a walk in the park, and if you live abroad you will undoubtedly struggle at some point in time. I have definitely struggled. For me, one of my biggest challenges since I moved to the UK in… Read More Getting My UK Driver’s License: My Battle With The Wrong Side Of The Road
Right before the ‘rona struck and the world went into lockdown, I had the most unbelievable weekend away in Northumberland. This county at the very north of England might just be the most underrated destination in the whole country! There is so much to do here that a weekend coastal road trip wasn’t really enough—a… Read More Exploring Northumberland: A Coastal Road Trip Itinerary
One of the most popular things to do in the Yorkshire Dales is hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks. These are the highest peaks in Yorkshire: Whernside (736m), Ingleborough (723m), and Pen-y-Ghent (694m). Most people do a massive walk and do all three in one day (usually 12-14 hours), sometimes for a challenge for charity. Instead… Read More Exploring The Yorkshire Dales: Hiking Pen-y-Ghent
York is one of the most popular destinations in the north of England, and it’s a city I’ve called home for nearly 4 years now. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed the coronavirus lockdown. But it has made me much more appreciative of where I live! Since I’ve only been able to go for one exercise… Read More The Best Walks in and Around York, England
There’s no time like the present to try something new! I’ve got a lot more free time on my hands now that I’m not traveling. Since we can’t go anywhere, I’ve been experimenting a lot in the kitchen and trying new recipes! First up was adjaruli khachapuri from Georgia, next was pierogi from Poland, goulash… Read More Recipe: Bureks From The Balkans
Travel is non-existent these days. I’ve been trying to keep adventures alive by exploring more in the kitchen! We’ve made an effort to try new recipes and bring our favorite foods/destinations to us. The first week we started, we made adjaruli khachapuri, one of my favorite Georgian foods. Then it was pierogi from Poland. For… Read More Recipe: Hungarian Goulash
With life slowing down and travel non-existent thanks to the ‘rona, I’ve been trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Since I can’t travel or go out to eat in real life, I need to get my foreign food fix at home! The last recipe was adjaruli khachapuri from Georgia, which was a huge success!… Read More Recipe: Polish Pierogi
The other week I made one of my favorite foods, adjaruli khachapuri, which hails from one of my favorite countries—Georgia! After feasting on Georgian food all over Eastern Europe on my big trip in summer 2017, I knew I had to make a pilgrimage to the Caucasus to try this food in its home country.… Read More Recipe: Adjaruli Khachapuri
Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the north of England, and one that I’ve been to many times. But all my trips were either for another purpose (ie. visa appointments), or just briefly as a stop before or after flights. I finally had the chance to explore it properly for the day and… Read More A City Guide For Exploring Manchester: What To See, Eat, And Drink!
For Christmas this year, I spent a week in Rome, Italy! This was only my second trip to Italy—my first time in Italy was just a few days in Venice. I had the most amazing time exploring Rome, soaking in all the history, eating all the pasta and gelato, and seeing the Pope at the… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Spend 1 Week in Rome?
I haven’t kept any secrets about my love affair with Eastern Europe. This August, I achieved a huge goal of mine: I have finally visited every country in Eastern Europe! This is my favorite region of the world. It’s where I feel most myself. I truly feel like I am in my element in Eastern… Read More Why I Love Traveling Eastern Europe – and Why You Should, Too
I’ve made no secret that the Lake District is one of my favorite places in England, and in the entire world in general. This national park is home to some of the most stunning scenery I’ve ever encountered: lush valleys interspersed between mountain peaks, lakes spread out across the land, and plenty of hiking trails… Read More Crinkle Crags in Langdale: A Beautiful Hike in the Lake District
Rome is a huge, historic, enigmatic city to explore. There’s so much to see and it can be difficult to pack it all in on a single trip! You can view my favorite photos from the trip in my Rome photoessay. But what do you need to know before you go? Well, if you don’t… Read More 9 Practical Tips for Visiting Rome
On my trip to Finland this November, I knew I had to visit Rovaniemi. While I spent most of my time in Oulu, the main reason for my visit to Rovaniemi was to cross the Arctic Circle! But it was also a fantastic way to get a taste of what Finnish Lapland is actually like.… Read More Visiting Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village in Finland!
One of the ways I’ve changed the most since moving to the UK is embracing my love of the outdoors. I love hiking and getting to see so many different landscapes. I’ve also fully embraced camping and have especially loved my camping trips in Scotland! I thought it was about time to do a tell-all… Read More My Outdoor Gear Guide For Hiking And Camping In The UK
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, and one of the main places to visit on the island of Ireland. As a notorious home to many of the events of the Troubles, the ethnic/nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland in the late 20th century, Belfast already has a bit of a reputation for itself. Today, parts… Read More A City Guide to Belfast: What to Do, See, Eat, and Drink!
I finally visited Rome for the first time, spending a week over Christmas exploring the Eternal City. This was only my second trip to Italy—I’ve only ever been to Venice before! Rome was stunning: it was everything I wanted it to be and more! There was so much history everywhere you looked. These places had… Read More 20 Photos To Capture The Magic Of Rome, The Eternal City
In November, I went on a week-long trip to Finland! I spent most of my time in Oulu, with a short trip to Rovaniemi in Lapland. My main reason for the trip was to visit my best friend, who luckily I got to stay with for most of the trip. I make an effort on… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Finland For 1 Week?
Northern Ireland, and particularly the Causeway Coast, is a beautiful part of the world to explore. Rolling green hills dotted with sheep, dramatic cliffs along the sea, and sparkling clear water welcome visitors to this fascinating place. I spent a few days roadtripping along the Causeway Coast and taking everything in. Here is a Causeway… Read More A 3-Day Itinerary For the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland
Where should you stay in Rome?! The city is huge and there are so many different accommodation options for every budget. Combining a hostel mentality with a boutique hotel reality, Blue Hostel would definitely be one of my top choices for accommodation in Rome! I stayed here for 3 nights on my recent trip to… Read More Hostel Review: Blue Hostel, Rome