11 Travel Faux Pas to Avoid

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone could be a travel expert? Do all the right things all the time? No one wants to intentionally be disrespectful, rude, or offensive, but sometimes we make mistakes. I’ve compiled a list of travel faux pas during my travels to share with you so you can go into your next trip prepared!

8 Most Unique and Beautiful Beaches

It’s no secret that I’m a beach person. I’m a sucker for a good beach! The beach is a place where the sun can melt stress and the ocean washes troubles away. I’m a firm believer that sun and salt water are a cure for all that ails you. So it makes sense that choosing Read More…

23 Places in the World from a Birds-Eye View

Lately, I’ve been leaning towards posting cityscapes or faraway views on my Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages, so I started thinking: How many pictures do I have of cities from above or afar? In most of my travels, I get sucked in by the tallest spot in town and have to climb it to get Read More…

Spanish Carnaval for Beginners

Carnaval is semi-equivalent to Mardi Gras in the U.S., but on a bigger scale. It’s a popular party in the rest of the world, especially in Europe. Spanish Carnaval is one of the most popular parties in Europe, and it’s something you may want to plan around when traveling abroad. If you’re reading this, you’re Read More…

Biggest Challenges for an Expat

When I decided to move abroad, it came with feelings of excitement of the unknown, expectations of adventure, and looking forward to learning new cultures and meeting new people. I focused on the positives so I didn’t talk myself out of going once I booked the flight and had my visa. I completely tuned out Read More…

9 Best Travel Moments of 2015

I can’t do a worst travel moments post without doing a best travel moments post! So maybe we had a few rough patches while traveling Europe in 2015, but the good times definitely outweighed the bad. 1. Seeing the Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon in Iceland This has been on my bucket list forever Read More…

9 Worst Travel Moments of 2015

As 2015 came to an end, I kept seeing the #2015bestnine on Instagram and spent quite some time trying to figure out how to get my best nine. I decided to post about my nine worst travel moments of 2015. I wish travel could be all flowers and rainbows all the time, but it’s just not Read More…

11 Things in Spain That Aren’t Common in the U.S.

Life in Spain is starting to feel a little like a dream. Waking up to shouts of “vengaaaa!!” and a beautiful mountainous backdrop is now only something I dream about. It helps to know that I appreciated my time there and didn’t take it for granted. Every day, I think back to this time last Read More…

6 Unexpected and Surprising Things I Learned While Living in Spain

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I moved to Spain for the first time. I was an open book, ready for anything. Or so I thought. When I finally arrived, I realized I had no idea what was awaiting me. 1. “Friendly” takes on a new meaning. I thought I knew what “friendly” Read More…

7 Places to Travel In Winter

With colder weather approaching, most people are probably thinking it’s time for a trip to a beach or warm weather. I know people who follow the sun don’t want to think about going to a colder climate, but sometimes you get the best experience when you travel colder rather than warmer. Here are a few Read More…