My January in 2018 was a pretty rough month. I thought that that month would be possibly one of the worst and most stressful months I’ve had. Then this January 2019 arrived and… well let’s just say, it makes January 2018 look like a piece of cake. This month saw a serious and very traumatic… Read More January 2019 Recap
Every year, I do a few big yearly recap posts on the year just gone. I’ve already written about my top experiences of 2018, and the worst travel moments of 2018! But I always like to do one about the best places I visited each year. In 2016, my favorite places were heavily skewed by… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2018
I’ve already talked about my top experiences of 2018. But I think it’s important to take these good kind of posts with a grain of salt—because travel is never as glamorous as it might seem. Which is why I like to share my worst travel moments every year! In 2017, I got really sick in… Read More My Worst Travel Moments Of 2018
2018 has been another big year for me! I visited 14 countries this year, 7 of which were new countries for me. I took 15 flights over the course of the year. I really settled into York and my life abroad. I even made my first ever money as a blogger this year!! Every year,… Read More My Top Experiences Of 2018
December has come and gone, and now it’s the start of a whole brand new year! December was fairly quiet and besides the busy Christmas period, I didn’t do very much. November was so busy for me, and this December has been a very nice month to relax after that! Where I Went York, Staithes,… Read More December 2018 Recap
This year of 2018 has been a year of big changes. I always talk about 2016 as a really important year—the year I got married, and moved abroad to England. But even though this year hasn’t seen major life events like that, I do feel like it’s been a year of huge change. This year,… Read More Reflections On A Year Of Change
One of my favorite things about living in York is the plethora of independent businesses around town. York is definitely a great location for foodies—there’s seriously something for everyone here! The city really sets itself apart with its international restaurants. You can travel and eat all around the world without ever leaving the city walls!… Read More The Best Restaurants in York, England
I’ve been living in England for over two years now. Time has flown by! It certainly hasn’t been easy—it’s been way harder than I ever thought it would be. There’s a lot of things about my life that have changed. Some for the better, some for the worst. But moving abroad was a massive step,… Read More What I Wish I Knew Before I Moved Abroad
This might have been my busiest month that I haven’t been on a full trip to date! Wow. I started the month taking off for an incredible trip to Iceland. I ended the month coming back from another trip to Poland! Here’s everything I got up to this November. Where I’ve Been York, Bolton Abbey,… Read More November 2018 Recap
Five years ago, I took off on a weekend trip to Riga, Latvia. I didn’t think that weekend would change my whole life, but somewhere along the line, it did. I’d decided on a whim (aka the cheapest flights out of East Midlands Airport) to go to a country I’d barely ever heard of, for… Read More A Love Letter To Riga
Another busy month has come and gone! I’ve spent the entirety of October in the UK, but with lots of adventures on the side. I’m finally feeling like I’ve really settled in at work in my job, and that’s a great feeling. Here’s what I got up to this month! Where I Went York, London,… Read More October 2018 Recap
Today marks two years since I moved to England. It has been a huge journey, with a lot of ups and downs. Last year, I wrote an honest and very difficult post about most of the downs. You can go ahead and read about my 15 Harsh Truths About Living In England. But this year,… Read More What I’ve Learned About British Culture After 2 Years Living In England
I know I always say this, but I honestly feel like this month has flown by. I blinked and I missed it. I have done so much stuff in September! I started the month on a trip to Scotland, went to the Lake District, met up with family, and was just in general very busy.… Read More September 2018 Recap
UPDATED AUGUST 2020! York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe and one of the most-visited cathedrals in England. It is also the most iconic symbol of the city of York. The Minster towers over the city and dominates the skyline of this historic city. Having lived in York for nearly two four… Read More Where to Take the Best Photos of York Minster in York
Five years ago to the day, I packed up a suitcase and a backpack, went to the airport, boarded a plane, and officially moved to England for my year-long study abroad. September 9th, 2013. I woke up (even though I barely slept) the next day in England. My year living in Nottingham was by far… Read More 5 Years Since Nottingham: Reflections On My Study Abroad
August might be the busiest month I’ve had on the blog to date! I started the month in Armenia, and the second leg of my trip to the Caucasus and Turkey. I then went straight back into work, worked like mad, and ended the month on a spontaneous road trip to the Scottish Highlands. Wow!… Read More August 2018 Recap
This July has been one of the busiest months for me, both personally and travel-wise! I settled into a new job, did a lot of weekend exploring, and set off for several weeks around the Caucasus region. This monthly recap is really late (I try to publish them on the first of the month), mainly… Read More July 2018 Recap
UPDATED JANUARY 2020! Having lived in York for over three years now, and having visited many of the drinking establishments around town, I finally feel like I’m qualified to write this post! There are tons of amazing restaurants in York, and a lot of fantastic cafes and coffee shops. But York is definitely an excellent… Read More The Best Bars and Pubs in York, England
June has been an insane month! This month has seen a lot of exciting changes, and I feel like it’s flown by. (But then, do I say that every month?!) I’ve spent the entire month at home here in the UK, just making a few daytrips outside of York. But next month will bring some… Read More June 2018 Recap
UPDATED MARCH 2022! As one of the most popular destinations in the North of England, York sees huge crowds of tourists every year. Having lived in York for a year and a half 3.5 years over 5 years now (!!), I love living here and having so much to explore in my own backyard! Being… Read More 20 Things to Do in York That Are Absolutely FREE!