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
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
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?
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
I had so much fun on my first trip to Belgium! As I based myself in Brussels, I wanted to share some of my top tips for visiting the city. There are definitely a few things I wish I’d known, and hopefully you can learn from my mistakes! Here are 11 practical tips for visiting… Read More 11 Practical Tips For Visiting Brussels
UPDATED MARCH 2022! As one of the most popular destinations in the North of England, York sees huge crowds of tourists every year. Having lived in York for a year and a half 3.5 years over 5 years now (!!), I love living here and having so much to explore in my own backyard! Being… Read More 20 Things to Do in York That Are Absolutely FREE!
As a travel blogger, I spend a lot of time researching accommodation and recommending good places to stay. I try to give honest reviews of hostels I’ve stayed at over the years on the blog. Reviews are such a huge resource when deciding where to stay on a trip! On my most recent trip to… Read More Hostel Review: Knight House Hostel, Tallinn
London is the most visited city in Europe, and almost the most visited city in the world! If you’re traveling to the UK, chances are you’ll be hitting up London. While there are so many things to do in London (like these 25 places!), there is so much more to England and the UK than… Read More The 12 Best Daytrips From London
I visited Finland for the first time on a quick daytrip to Helsinki from Tallinn, Estonia during my most recent trip around the Baltics! While most people do it the other way around (visit Tallinn on a daytrip from Helsinki), I love traveling Eastern Europe far too much to give myself just one day in… Read More What To Do With 1 Day In Helsinki
One of the best things about visiting Belgium? How close all the cities are! It’s about 3 hours on the train to go from one end of the country to the other. And the capital, Brussels, is very well connected to cities across the country. I took advantage of this on my trip over Easter… Read More A Daytrip to Antwerp
So much of my goal with this blog is to show you all that it’s possible to travel on a budget. In order to be completely transparent, I typically keep track of all individual expenses on a trip. Every meal, every beer, every bus ticket—I write it all down! My most recent trip to Belgium… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Spend 4 Days in Belgium?
UPDATED JULY 2024! My first trip to Tallinn, the charming capital of Estonia, was fantastic. So many people visit Tallinn as a daytrip from nearby Helsinki, Finland, but the city truly deserves longer than just a few hours! Heading to Tallinn? Here are 22 things you must do on a trip to Tallinn! 1) Admire… Read More 22 Things to Do on a Trip to Tallinn
One of York’s many charming features is its collection of small, winding streets! These are called snickelways (sometimes spelled snickleways), and the city is absolutely full of them. If you visit, exploring them is one thing you must do in York! The word snickelway was coined by Mark W. Jones, a local author who wrote… Read More The Best Snickelways in York
On my trip to Belgium, I based myself in the capital city, Brussels. I spent just about 2 days exploring Brussels out of the 4 days of my trip! (The other days I went to Antwerp and Bruges/Ghent.) There are lots of famous landmarks and well-known things to do in Brussels. But instead of a… Read More 8 Unique Things to Do in Brussels
One of the things I love most about living in Yorkshire are the outdoor opportunities everywhere you look. It is so easy to find beautiful hiking trails! I’m trying to make an effort to share more of my hiking adventures on the blog, as it has become such a passion of mine. Starting the Hike… Read More Walking From Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay: One of My Favorite Walks in Yorkshire
Dublin is a city that I love visiting. My first trip here was as a wide-eyed 18-year-old, on my first independent adventure. My most recent trip was celebrating my 2nd wedding anniversary! There are so many amazing ways to spend a weekend in Dublin. But how much does it cost? A huge goal of this… Read More How Much Does It Cost To Spend A Weekend In Dublin?