Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and such a fun city to visit! My first trip to Edinburgh was on a very tight budget, and my second trip to Edinburgh was right after I moved to the UK (when again, I didn’t have much money to throw around). I visited for a weekend in June… Read More Unusual and Quirky Bars to Visit in Edinburgh
July has been a bit of a whirlwind. Despite spending all of the month in the UK, I have been busy! A trip to Edinburgh, a trip to Nottingham, and a few daytrips meant that I didn’t spend very much time at home in York. Here’s what all I got up to this month! Where… Read More July 2019 Recap
UPDATED JULY 2023! 1 August marks a special day here in Yorkshire: it’s Yorkshire Day! Yorkshire is my adopted home and technically made up of four counties: North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and East Riding of Yorkshire. Yorkshire has its own flag, the white rose on a blue background, and yes I do even… Read More The Ultimate Yorkshire Guide: 99 Incredible Places to Visit in Yorkshire
My parents visited me in the UK this summer for the first time since I moved abroad nearly 3 years ago! One of the places we wanted to go was the Lake District, one of my favorite places in the entire country. We wanted accommodation that was comfortable and cozy, in a rural (hopefully scenic)… Read More Review: Ellas Crag Guest House, Lake District
Last summer, I went on a big trip to the Caucasus region, visiting Georgia and Armenia, as well as having a last few days in Istanbul on the way back. I wanted to do a full budget breakdown post of my 2.5 week trip, to share what my actual costs weere and to help other… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel the Caucasus and Istanbul For 2.5 Weeks?
I’ve lived in York for nearly three years now, and I finally feel like I can call myself something of an expert on this beautiful city! York is so photogenic and full of gorgeous, historic buildings at every turn. Whether you visit a popular tourist attraction or stumble upon a hidden gem, you’ll be wowed.… Read More The Complete Guide to the Best Instagram Spots in York
One of my favorite walks on the Isle of Skye in Scotland was the walk out to Camasunary Bay. As we were camping on our Isle of Skye trip, why not combine that with an overnight stay?! We set off sans tent after finding out we could sleep in the Camasunary Bay bothy. This was… Read More Staying in the Camasunary Bay Bothy on the Isle of Skye
When visiting a big city for a few days, I always try to get out of town on a daytrip somewhere else in the region. When I had most of a week in Gdansk, I knew I wanted to visit Malbork Castle! Visiting Malbork Castle Malbork Castle is the largest brick building in Europe. It’s… Read More A Daytrip to Malbork Castle From Gdansk
The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most superb train journeys in the world. This luxury train was the reason I spent a week in Canada in April, and WOW. What an experience! About the Rocky Mountaineer The Rocky Mountaineer has four different routes to choose from: First Passage to the West (Vancouver to Kamloops… Read More All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver to Banff!
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021! The North York Moors National Park is one of my favorite places in Yorkshire, in England, and in fact in all of the UK. It’s just under an hour’s drive from where I live in York, and somewhere that I’ve spent so many days and weekends exploring. There are some fantastic hikes… Read More 21 of the BEST Places to Visit in the North York Moors
What a month! My parents spent about 2.5 weeks in the UK this June and I had so much fun getting to see them and show them some of my favorite places. This was the real highlight of my month (and of the year!) and we did so much! I can’t say enough how much… Read More June 2019 Recap
There’s no way around it: the secret is out about the Isle of Skye. This island in Scotland is one of the most popular places to visit in the country! I loved my trip here, and had the absolute best time. But I’m not going to lie—there were a LOT of other people here. And… Read More Alternative Isle of Skye: 4 Ways to Avoid the Crowds
Use public transportation or rent a car? That’s probably the main question when planning a trip to Malta. Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, the most densely populated in Europe, and has the highest rate of car ownership in Europe as well. The island isn’t big, but traveling distances… Read More Visiting Malta by Public Transportation: Tips and Tricks For Getting Around!
Last month, I was chosen to participate in an event in the Peak District, sponsored by Salomon! The event was to test out their new OUTline shoes and backpacks. It was also a great way to meet some really fun and nice ladies, and get a good walk in! We got blessed with amazing weather—it… Read More An Evening Hike in the Peak District With Salomon
Earlier this year in March, I had the opportunity to visit Brussels for the day on a work trip with Eurostar! For those that don’t know, Eurostar is the train that runs from London to Europe. It connects the UK by train with the rest of the continent. The most popular trips from the UK… Read More To Brussels on the Eurostar
UPDATED MARCH 2024! 24hours isn’t really enough time to see any city. Especially a city as vibrant and laid back as Vancouver! On my most recent work trip to Canada to visit the Canadian Rockies, I had just 24 hours (one full day) to explore Vancouver. This was definitely not enough time! I would recommend… Read More How to Spend 24 Hours in Vancouver, Canada
Any budget traveler will tell you that one of the best ways to cut costs on the road is to lower your accommodation expenses. I’m a huge fan of hostels, and nearly always stay in them when I go away! For my most recent trip to Gdansk, Poland, I stayed at the excellent Midtown Hostel.… Read More Hostel Review: Midtown Hostel, Gdansk
The Isle of Skye is fast becoming one of the most popular places to visit in Scotland. The scenery is stunning and overwhelms visitors, from the lush sandy beaches to the moody and misty Cuillin mountain range. I spent several days on the Isle of Skye on a wild camping trip last month and Skye… Read More The Best Wild Camping Spots on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
What a month… May has been another crazy busy and stressful month. I had a friend come visit York, which was fantastic! And then I succumbed to several weeks of stress and anxiety as I renewed my UK visa. Then I took off at the end of the month for a roadtrip to Scotland, where… Read More May 2019 Recap
Malta has no shortage of beautiful architecture. The charming, narrow streets of Valletta, Sliema, and Mdina are just stunning! There are gorgeous covered balconies and every one seems to be an Instagrammers dream. I loved photographing all these architectural features around Malta, so much so that I wanted to do a photoessay on Malta with… Read More All The Doors Of Malta
