When I studied abroad in Nottingham, we took a lot of group trips around the country. One of the most memorable was our trip to York, and the day we spent exploring Fountain’s Abbey. These abbey ruins are some of the finest, most beautiful, and stunningly atmospheric in the country. Fountain’s Abbey is definitely my… Read More Visiting The Magnificent Fountain’s Abbey And Studley Royal
I’ve spent the last several years exploring Europe, and one region specifically: Eastern Europe. It is by far my favorite region in the world—there are so many places to see! This post is all about the cost to travel Eastern Europe and the money I spent. As a seasoned budget traveler, I knew that my… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Eastern Europe For 6 Weeks?
Happy 2018! While I’ve already shared with you my top experiences of 2017 (and my worst experiences of 2017!), I wanted to do follow up my Best Places I Visited in 2016 post with one from this year. I went to some pretty amazing places that I would love to share with you all. Some… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2017
Travel can be a wonderful, amazing, life-changing, adventure. I’ve already written about my top experiences of 2017! But it’s important to show that travel isn’t always great. Sometimes it really, really sucks. I want to be honest and real with you all—because no matter how many great photos I post on Instagram or how things… Read More My Worst Travel Moments of 2017
Well, it’s about that time of the year again! 2017 has come and gone, and a new year is upon us. Last year, I shared with you all my top experiences of 2016. This year has been another whirlwind and I am so grateful that my adventures took me to so many different places and… Read More My Top Experiences of 2017
Goodbye 2017! This is my final monthly recap of the year before I start up strong next month for 2018. This has been another crazy month, with lots of family and lots going on. I started my monthly recaps at the beginning of this year, and it feels a bit crazy that I’ve already done… Read More December 2017 Recap
Traveling can often be a massive expense, and going on a trip can take significant time saving and creating a budget. Europe in particular is an amazing continent with so much to offer travelers, but with cities like London and Paris, it’s not necessarily going to be cheap. One of my best travel hacks? Traveling… Read More The Top 10 Budget European Cities In 2017
Earlier this year, I wrote a post on 12 Things Every American NEEDS to Know About Europe. It was really popular, and a handful of people suggested I write a companion post the other way around. Well, here it is! After living in the US for nearly 24 years, over 1 year living in Europe… Read More 12 Things Every European NEEDS To Know About America
By now, most people by now have heard of Airbnb. The business has taken the world by storm, with properties in 191+ countries. In short, you can book to stay at someone else’s house. This may be just a room, a shared space (like a fold-out couch), or it could be an entire apartment or… Read More How Airbnb Is Revolutionizing Travel
Having lived in York for over a year now, I can honestly say that York is such a unique city. It is one of the most visited cities in England (after London, of course), and can be packed with tourists. Being a resident has given me a different perspective, but I can’t blame the hordes… Read More 9 Reasons to Visit York at Christmas
My recent trip to France was my first visit to France outside of Paris. I spent my time based in Carcassonne and exploring the Mid-Occitanie region. Occitanie is a new name for the region (established in 2016) in southern France, in the Midi-Pyrènèes and Languedoc-Roussillon regions. The cultural and historical region of Occitania existed since… Read More Carcassonne, Toulouse, And More: What To See In The Mid-Occitanie Region Of Southern France
Despite visiting nearly a year ago, I realized I haven’t written about Castle Howard, one of North Yorkshire’s top attractions, here on the blog! This stately home is located in the beautiful Howardian Hills, and seeing it all decorated for Christmas last year was such a dream. Building began on the house in 1700 for… Read More A Christmas Trip to Castle Howard
Another month has gone by in a whirlwind. November has been one of the busiest months I’ve had in a long time, and I have certainly felt it. Here’s what I got up to this month: Where I Went Carcassonne, Saint Papoul, Lastours, Montolieu, Saissac (France) York, Fountain’s Abbey, London, Nottingham, Whitby (United Kingdom) Best… Read More November 2017 Recap
This fall, I got to spend my birthday weekend in one of my favorite places in all of England: the Lake District. Having previously visited for the first time in April around Coniston, I could not have asked for a better place to celebrate! The Lake District is renown for its beautiful scenery and outdoor… Read More The Lake District: Keswick And Beyond
I first started traveling in hostels when I was 18, all the way back in 2011. Since that first trip, I’ve been a convert to hostel travel and have nearly always chosen hostels as my accommodation when traveling. There are so many great things about staying in hostels—they’re cheaper, it’s a much more social atmosphere,… Read More 10 Tips For Staying In Hostels
I’ve visited lots of places in Eastern Europe. It is one of my favorite regions in the world to explore, but one that so many people deem “dangerous” and disregard completely. Which is why I’m here to tell you that it’s not that scary, and absolutely worth visiting! A trip to Eastern Europe will require… Read More 20 Tips for Traveling Eastern Europe
Having lived in York for over a year now, I feel like I can finally start writing posts on the town and what to do and see here. Because trust me, there’s a lot! There are so many attractions, museums, cafes, pubs, shops, and more in the city. If you’re looking for the must-see sights,… Read More 5 Things You Must Do in York
For as long as I’ve been traveling, I’ve always made it a goal to pack light. I typically only travel with carry-on luggage, unless I’m flying trans-atlantic (when checked bags are generally free!). So for my big 6-week trip this summer, I told myself my goal was to pack just a carry-on. I was so… Read More What I Packed For 6 Weeks With Only A Carry-On
October has absolutely flown by. I can’t believe it’s November and nearly time to get ready for Christmas! This month has been busy—I’ve spent most of it in England, but with a few days in France at the end of the month. Here’s what I got up to in October. Where I Went Newcastle, York,… Read More October 2017 Recap
One of my favorite things about living in York is how much there is to do in the surrounding area. Yorkshire is fabulous and full of places to visit and things to see. Ever since I moved to York, I’ve been wanting to see the ruined abbeys dotted around the county. Rievaulx Abbey, in North… Read More Visiting Rievaulx Abbey And Helmsley In North Yorkshire
