This one has been a long time coming. But I thought it was about time to sit down and write it. I am fortunate enough to have found the man of my dreams, married him, and get to live with him. That is something I never take for granted—Adam is literally the best part of… Read More Why I Love To Travel Solo – Even Though I’m Married
April has been one of my busiest travel months in nearly a year! I’ve either been traveling or at work with only about two days off besides that. I had a long weekend to Malta, and then spent a week in Canada on a work trip. Here’s everything that I got up to this month!… Read More April 2019 Recap
Having spent nearly a week in Tbilisi, Georgia, this summer, I fell head over heels in love with this amazing city. Not only is it vibrant and exciting, but it’s also such a beautiful city. I loved having so much time here to photograph the city from all sorts of different angles! I wanted to… Read More The Best Viewpoints in Tbilisi, Georgia
One of the reasons I love living in York is that there’s never a dull moment. There is always something going on in the town and I love that! You can spend all year going to an event or festival pretty much every weekend of the year. This doesn’t even count long-term pop-ups, like Shakespeare’s… Read More The Best Festivals in York, England
I knew next to nothing about Malta before I actually went. I knew it was an island in the Mediterranean, between North Africa and Italy. I knew Euros was the official currency. But besides that, I basically didn’t know anything about the country before I went. How much would my trip to Malta for five… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Malta For 5 Days?
I was lucky enough to have the great fortune to visit Canada and experience the Canadian Rockies this month! I’d only ever been to Quebec City and the surrounding area in Canada before. It was absolutely amazing. The scenery was just stunning, and I loved seeing and exploring all the mountains. A real highlight was… Read More Photoessay: Vancouver to Calgary Through The Canadian Rockies
This March has been a super busy month! I’ve spent nearly the entirety in York, with just a quick daytrip with work. But a lot has happened, and the month has flown by! Here’s everything that I got up to in March. Where I Went York (United Kingdom) Brussels (Belgium) Best Moments Adam is much… Read More March 2019 Recap
Spring is definitely my favorite season, and I’m lucky enough to be on my third spring here in York! York is a serious Instagrammers dream in the first place, but in my honest opinion there’s no better time to visit York than spring. The city really comes alive during the springtime, with flowers and blossoms… Read More The Best Spring Instagram Spots in York
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I absolutely love staying in hostels. They’re generally always my first choice for accommodation on a big trip! On my big trip to the Caucasus this summer, I stayed at Feel Inn Hostel for 5 nights in Yerevan, Armenia. This hostel was really special… Read More Hostel Review: Feel Inn Hostel, Yerevan
Iceland is incredibly expensive. There’s no way around it. It’s an expensive destination. Pretty much everything costs money. And while Iceland is one of the most stunningly beautiful places I’ve ever been to, it’s also very expensive. This is where some of the best budget travel tips (like finding cheap/free accommodation, cooking your own food,… Read More Iceland on a Budget? 14 Ways to Save Money in Iceland!
York is a treasure trove of independent shops and businesses. One of the reasons the city has so much charm is in the small and unique businesses that you just can’t find anywhere else. York is absolutely full of hidden gems. Bookshops are no exception – York has some real gems for book lovers! Whether… Read More The Best Bookshops in York
I’ve been traveling for a long time now, and I like to think I’m something of a pro. As time has gone on, I’ve learned more, and learned how to travel smarter and to travel better. One of the major lessons I’ve learned through the years is the importance of travel insurance. What is travel… Read More 3 Situations and Examples of When I Used Travel Insurance!
Poland has to be one of my favorite countries in the world! The prices are low, the food is delicious, and the people are so hospitable. I visited Gdansk for a few days this November to explore this region. There is so much to see and do in this city! Here’s my complete and ultimate… Read More The Ultimate Guide to Gdansk, Poland
February has been a crazy month. In case you missed last month’s recap, Mr. Away With Maja was in a pretty serious car crash in January, and most of this month has been spent recovering from that. I haven’t had any fun travel plans unfortunately, and this is the first month in YEARS that I… Read More February 2019 Recap
Snow here in the UK is something of a big deal. At the sighting of just a few flakes, basically everything shuts down: schools, transportation, roads, etc. As a Minnesotan, who is used to very heavy winter snowfalls, I still find this pretty cute about living in England. Snow is one of the best parts… Read More Walking in a Winter Wonderland: York in the Snow
Armenia may be a relatively small country geographically, but there is a whole lot to see here. I spent nearly a week in Armenia, based in the capital of Yerevan. I wanted to get out and see the rest of the country, but without a car it can be essentially impossible! Your choices are to… Read More A Daytrip to Khor Virap, Areni, And Noravank In Armenia
Three years ago, I bought this tiny space on the internet, and Away With Maja was born. I like to write reflection posts when this date comes along each year. (You can read my reflection from 6 months, 1 year, 1.5 years, and 2 years!) And life has taken me in a crazy different direction… Read More My Three Year Blog-A-Versary!
This summer, I finally made it to the Scottish Highlands—an area that’s been on my bucket list for years. I had one really big goal: to hike up Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland. At 1345 meters, it’s also the highest mountain in Great Britain, and in the United Kingdom in general! It’s therefore… Read More Ben Nevis: Hiking Britain’s Highest Mountain
There are a lot of pros and cons to living in a city like York. But I have to say, one of the things I love most about this city is that there’s always something going on! This weekend saw the York Ice Trail take over town on Saturday. It’s been one of my favorite… Read More Ice Ice Baby: Everything About the York Ice Trail!
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
