Offbeat London: 12 Cool Things to Do in Shoreditch
London’s Shoreditch neighborhood is one of the coolest places in the city — here’s what to get up to while you visit!
Barcelona in February Is Actually Not a Terrible Idea
Barcelona in the summer is so crowded, but in the off-season, it’s a marvelous place! Here’s why February in Barcelona is magic.
5 Best Travel Coffee Makers, Compared by a Former Barista
If you’re a coffee fanatic like I am, it’s probably important to you that you’re never far away from a good cup of coffee while you’re traveling. There are some places around the world with fantastic coffee: I’ve been especially impressed with the coffee in Australia and Scandinavia. However, it’s also true that certain countries…
Nicaragua Packing List: The Ultimate Guide on What to Pack
Packing for a trip to Nicaragua isn’t too difficult. Being a subtropical climate, Nicaragua only has two seasons: rainy and dry, and both have around the same average temperatures (read: hot AF). The rainy season — which is low season — lasts from May to November, peaking in October. That said, despite the rain, the…
Inside Užupis, Vilnius’s Informal “Republic” with an Odd Constitution
Ever heard of Uzupis? Here’s all you need to know about one of the quirkiest places in Vilnius, Lithuania.
10 Quirky & Stylish Hostels in Stockholm
Don’t want to pay through the nose on your trip to Stockholm? Here are the best budget hostels in the city!
11 Magical & Unexpected Things to Do in Mayo, Ireland
If you’re looking for the most stunning places on the Emerald Isle, there’s no better place for an Ireland road trip than exploring all the beautiful places and things to do in Mayo. This county is home to some of the most stunning landscapes, delicious food, and off the beaten path gems in Ireland. This…
Is Nicaragua Safe? My Perspective and Recent Safety Updates
It’s unfortunate but true: women travelers everywhere have different safety considerations than men. And this is doubly true in Latin America, with its strong patriarchal culture. When I told people back home that I was spending 4 months traveling alone through Central America, I had many surprised and nervous reactions. But were they warranted? Well,…
Take Me Back to Kanuhura
Let’s set the stage: You’re flying over a lagoon with countless shades of cerulean and turquoise, dotted only by a few small islands. The islands are so small that from this height, they almost don’t even look like islands– just ribbons of electric blue paint on the dark blue canvas of the Indian ocean. The…
