Located in northern Minnesota on the edge of Lake Superior, Duluth is one of the most popular destinations for visitors heading up north. While I’ve been several times throughout my life, I’ve visited Duluth twice as an adult in the past two years. It’s a fun city with lots to keep you busy! While it’s… Read More Making The Most Of A Trip To Duluth
The North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota is one of the most popular places to go “up north.” As Lake Superior is the third largest freshwater lake in the world by volume, and the largest lake in North America (making it the biggest of all of the Great Lakes), there’s a whole lot to… Read More A Guide For Your North Shore Road Trip
The North Shore is one of Minnesota’s most popular northern destinations. Highway 61, along Lake Superior between Duluth and Grand Portage, is a National Scenic Byway with some of the most stunning views. And yes, it really is just as beautiful in real life! So what are you waiting for?! Here are 10 photos to… Read More 10 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Minnesota’s North Shore
Making the decision to travel solo can be daunting. Will I have fun? Will I get lonely? What am I going to do by myself? I LOVE traveling solo, and have felt that the experience has fundamentally shaped who I am as a person today. People tend to think that when you travel solo, you’re… Read More How To Make Friends When You Travel Solo
A lot of travelers are put off by Scandinavia and its obscenely high prices (including yours truly, who has yet to feel financially secure enough to return!). Sweden is notoriously expensive: everything from accommodation to food to beer all seems to be shockingly costly. As a traveler who prides herself on the ability to travel… Read More Can You Really Visit Stockholm On A Budget?
What should you do with your money when you travel abroad? This is probably one of the most complicated questions for any trip. Through trial and error (and many mistakes), I’ve managed to figure out some tips and tricks for how to deal with your finances when you travel internationally. Of course, different destinations will… Read More 20 Tips For Handling Money Abroad
A trip to Africa can be one of the most amazing experiences. For a (white, privileged) Westerner like myself, it was eye-opening and definitely a big culture shock. If you find yourself planning a trip to southeastern Africa, a visit to Zambia is one you can’t miss! Before my trip (my first ever to the… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Zambia
Five years ago today, I set off on my first independent trip: a recent high school graduate, it was me, my best friend, our backpacks, and Europe. We spent exactly three weeks traveling around Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England. It was the trip of a lifetime! It made me love England more than I thought… Read More A Reflection On 5 Years of Independent Travel
Venice’s reputation as one of the most beautiful, romantic cities in the world has landed it onto the list of the “greats” in Europe. For my first ever visit to Italy, I spent just over a day in Venice, wandering the canals of the city built on a lagoon and seeing the sites. While I… Read More 5 Things You Must Do In Venice
Rounded onion domes, fairytale palaces, the place that has espoused both tsars and communist leaders… Russia is a country like no other. Two years ago, I lived out one of my greatest dreams and finally visited Russia, a country that has fascinated me all my life. While frustrating visa processes may deter many travelers from… Read More 10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Russia
Saving the money is undoubtedly one of the hardest parts of traveling. No matter how long your trip is or where you’re going, unless you’re seriously ballin’ you’ll have to spend some time working hard to save up in the first place. I’m all about budgeting, pinching pennies, and stretching my money to last the… Read More 10 Little Ways to Save Money For Travel
On my most recent trip to the Balkans, I spent a lot of time getting from one place to the next. There were surprises, random detours, many “I wish I had known!” moments—and all of it required a lot of patience. While undoubtedly some of this advice will apply to the other southeastern European countries… Read More Planes, Trains (Coach Buses, Minibuses, Ferries), and Automobiles: Transportation in the Western Balkans
Sintra is a town located west of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. The town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to its many important (and beautiful!) structures and buildings. But more importantly, Sintra is home to a shocking number of palaces that beg to be explored! While Sintra is one of Lisbon’s most… Read More 5 Tips For A Palace Daytrip To Sintra
The capital of Ireland, Dublin has a special place in my heart. Not only was it the first location of my first independent trip to Europe (accompanied by my best friend), but after six trips there, it is a city where I always want to keep returning. Ireland has completely stolen my heart, and Dublin… Read More A Weekend In Dublin
All aboard! Nothing quite makes for a better story than taking the night train through Central-Eastern Europe. In order to save time and get a cheap fare, I took the 22:25 train from Budapest, Hungary, to Belgrade, Serbia. While this wasn’t the first time I’d traveled by night train in this part of the world… Read More Taking the Budapest-Belgrade Night Train
The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s biggest tourist attractions. It brings in a staggering number of tourists—well over 250,000 a year, and almost 2,500 visitors a day in the busy month of August! So while the Rock is famous and obviously worth a visit, it is frequently only a stop on a coach… Read More Why You Should Stay In Cashel
Kilkenny is a popular destination in southeast Ireland. I don’t know if it was the beautiful weather I had during my visit, the excitement of going to a new place in Ireland, or the mixture of the two, but I thoroughly enjoyed my day in Kilkenny! The town all too often gets skimmed over on… Read More A Day In Kilkenny
My first visit to Lisbon absolutely blew me away. The title might be misleading since you could easily spend more than just a weekend here—as one day of my three was sacrificed to the hangover gods, I felt like I left with a lot undone. While there are lots of reasons to go to Lisbon,… Read More How To Spend A Weekend In Lisbon
For my first ever trip to Portugal, I headed for a few days to the capital: Lisbon. Bright, warm, and lots of fun, Lisbon has a charm that really makes you kind of just want to stay forever. Thinking about heading to Lisbon? This is the sign that you should go! Here are 5 reasons… Read More 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Lisbon
I have no idea how it took me so long to visit Berlin: the German capital is just so COOL! And while it was an incredible city to visit, it was also shockingly affordable for Western Europe. In addition to the ever-useful student discount, there’s lots to do in the city that is completely free!… Read More The Top 8 Free Things To Do In Berlin
