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
Iceland is one of the most beautiful and dramatic countries I’ve ever visited. Despite being a (relatively small) island, there is simply so much to see and do here. There’s a lot to see, so having the freedom of your own car is a must. But where to go? What to see?! Here’s what I… Read More The Best of Iceland: A 3-Day Itinerary
The Highlands in Scotland is one of the most beautiful and iconic parts of the country. As so much of this area is remote, wild, and untouched, one of the best ways to get around is by car. Certain areas (particularly rural ones) are so much better to get around with a car! So when… Read More 12 Tips For Planning Your Scottish Highlands Road Trip
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
I absolutely loved my time in Georgia this summer! Basing myself in the capital, Tbilisi, I spent a lot of time exploring the area. I spent one of my days there on a daytrip to Gori! Gori is famous for one main reason: it’s the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. Stalin (whose real name is actually… Read More A Daytrip To Gori From Tbilisi: Stalin And Caves
Iceland is a land of extremes. Extremely incredible scenery and landscapes on one hand, and extremely high prices on the other. Iceland is the most expensive destination I’ve been to in years! That being said, I planned well in advance and used my best budget-savvy tricks to keep costs as low as possible. I wanted… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Iceland For 3 Days?
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
This fall was my five-year “study-abroad-aversary” from my year living in Nottingham! While I spent a lot of my study abroad traveling outside Nottingham in both the UK and Europe in general, I’ve been lucky to have lots of opportunities to return to my former study abroad stomping grounds. I spent several months with Notts… Read More The Best Daytrips From Nottingham
I’m a huge advocate of budget travel here on the blog. One of the best ways to save money on the road is by cutting accommodation costs. And staying in hostels is one of the best ways to do that! You can read all about how much this trip to the Caucasus cost here. I’ve… Read More Hostel Review: Fabrika Hostel, Tbilisi
I’ve made no secret of the fact that the Lake District is one of my favorite places in the whole country. A lot of people don’t think about mountains when they think of England. They think of rolling green fields, small rural villages, and London. But the Lake District (or just the Lakes) has to… Read More Hiking Scafell Pike: England’s Highest Mountain
It’s no secret on the blog: I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. I love the books, I love the movies, I’ve been to the theme park in Orlando and the studio tour outside London, I’ve hunted down a million and one film locations in England, I’ve run Harry Potter tours in York, and I’ve even… Read More Seeing The Hogwarts Express At The Glenfinnan Viaduct In Scotland
UPDATED MAY 2024! At the end of my summer trip to the Caucasus region, I finally had the chance to visit a city that’s been high on my bucket list for years: Istanbul. With flights being slightly cheaper to fly through Istanbul on my way back to the UK, I knew I had to take… Read More How to Spend 48 Hours in Istanbul
I know I’m a few years late writing this post and sharing these photos. Everyone and their mom has been to Iceland now, right? This country has exploded in tourism in the past few years, and it has been at the top of travelers’ lists for the most impressive and magical scenery in the world.… Read More 20 Photos To Convince You Iceland Is The Most Magical Place On Earth
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
During my time in Georgia, I knew I absolutely had to get out of the capital, Tbilisi, and see the spectacular Caucasus Mountain range up close. One of the best and most accessible ways to do this is taking a daytrip from Tbilisi up the Russian Military Highway (the main road connecting Georgia and the… Read More A Daytrip To Kazbegi And The Russian Military Highway In Georgia
For this post, I wanted to do something a bit different. Last year, Adam (also known as Mr. Away With Maja!) set off for Nepal to trek to Everest Base Camp. Going on a group trip with Himalayan Wonders, we thought it would be a helpful resource to provide more detailed information on the company,… Read More Interview: Everest Base Camp With Himalayan Wonders
Roadtripping through the Scottish Highlands was a huge bucket list goal of mine. When I randomly had a few days off work at the end of August, I knew I had to take advantage of it! I set off for four days in Scotland, and had the most amazing time. On my second day, I… Read More Scottish Highlands Road Trip: What to See in Glencoe
It’s been seven years since my first independent trip abroad. And man oh man, how times have changed since then! So many facets of the travel industry are dramatically different, smartphones exist and basically everyone has one, and the internet proves to be one of the best resources to plan a trip. I wanted to… Read More 17 of the BEST Online Resources For Travelers
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
