It’s been nearly two years since I moved to York. In that time, I have spent a lot of time exploring the surrounding area and exploring Yorkshire. I am honestly so spoiled living here—I’m not sure if I could live anywhere else now. The city itself is a gem and such a beautiful place to… Read More Quintessential Yorkshire: The Best 4 Daytrips From York
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
When I decided to take a spontaneous road trip up to the Highlands in Scotland, I knew that the route would take me through the Scottish Borders. I’ve been wanting to come here for years, and there’s one big reason for that: the Border Abbeys! There are four main, magnificent sets of abbey ruins, all… Read More Visiting The Scottish Border Abbeys In One Day: Jedburgh, Kelso, Dryburgh, And Melrose
Since moving to England almost two years ago, one of my favorite new hobbies is hiking. Living in York, I’m absolutely spoiled for choice with all the walking opportunities nearby! The North York Moors are less than an hour’s drive away, same with the Yorkshire Dales. Both of these national parks are stunning and with… Read More Flamborough Head: Hiking Along The Yorkshire Coast
Having finally visited the fascinating capital of Georgia, I can say without a doubt that Tbilisi is one of my new favorite cities. I also loved the nightlife in Tbilisi! Although I know the city has a great clubbing scene, I’ve heard that during the summer it’s a bit more relaxed. Lots of people head… Read More The Best Bars In Tbilisi, Georgia
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
Night trains are one of the most common ways to save a decent amount of money as a budget traveler when traveling. You save a night’s accommodation and instead pay for a train ticket, and you don’t lose precious daylight time getting from Point A to Point B. Taking night trains can certainly be intimidating… Read More The Best Travel Safety Tips For Night Trains
This summer saw me traveling around the Caucasus region. I spent just over a week in Georgia, and I spent just under a week in Armenia. The country is fascinating, with so much history. If you’re visiting Armenia, chances are you’ll be passing through Yerevan—as the capital, it’s the central hub in the country. At… Read More 16 Things You MUST See In Yerevan, Armenia
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
The biggest tourist destination in Georgia by far is the capital, Tbilisi, And while it’s a fantastic city, I’m really glad I managed to see more of the country! I started off my trip in Georgia by flying in to Kutaisi, in the western part of Georgia (want to see more? Check out my post… Read More 9 Things To Do On A Trip To Kutaisi
One of the things I personally use travel blogs for the most is to research transportation. Some of my most popular blog posts have been on transportation, specifically night trains—my night train posts get hits every single day! You can also check out my best travel safety tips for night trains. I recently took the… Read More The Tbilisi To Yerevan Night Train
I recently spent just over a week in the country of Georgia, located in the Caucasus region. It’s one of my new favorite places in the world, and I was continually stunned by what this country has to offer. I visited Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda), Mtskheta, and Gori. This is one destination that will be… Read More 20 Photos To Convince You To Visit Georgia
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
City breaks are one of the most popular types of trips you can take. You head to a new city for just a few days, hit the sights, experience the culture, eat the food, and enjoy a quick trip away. And Europe is full of them! A friend of mine asked me for recommendations for… Read More 8 Fantastic Destinations For A European City Break
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
One of my goals as a budget traveler is to offer real, genuine advice on how much certain types of trips cost, and the real expenses on the ground. For my trip to the Baltics this spring, I was gone for 5 days and 4 nights. I had a day of transit in London (United… Read More How Much Does It Cost To Travel The Baltics For 5 Days?
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
The Lake District National Park, in Northwest England, is one of my favorite places in the entire country. I only visited this place for the first time in April 2017, but I have fallen in love fast. This is one of the most spectacular places in the UK, and also one of the highlights for… Read More The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to England’s Lake District
When I visited Belgium, I knew I would base myself in Brussels and want to make a few daytrips out. Since I spent one day going to Antwerp, I was running out of time to see everything and everywhere I wanted to see in this part of the country. So I decided to chance it… Read More Bruges and Ghent: A Busy Daytrip From Brussels
