Incredibly Fun Europe Backpacking Routes There are so many wonderful backpacking routes in Europe available for all types of travelers. I’m not even kidding, you guys. I could spend hours (easily) babbling about the many regions and countries available to all adventurous solo travelers who want to explore this continent. It’s easy to immerse yourself… Keep Reading
18 Beautiful Places for Your Central Europe Travel Itinerary
Your Central Europe Travel Itinerary Yay, time for you to figure out your Central Europe travel itinerary! Waaaaaay back in the summer of 2015, I embarked on an epic trip around Central Europe which lasted a grand total of 6-7 weeks. Needless to say, I fell in crazy passionate love with this region and wish I… Keep Reading
The 21 Best Places to Travel Alone in Europe
The 21 Best Places to Travel Alone in Europe Believe it or not, it’s actually tough to think of the best places to travel alone in Europe. Obviously, Europe is home to a wide variety of safe cities and towns and natural wonders that are all wonderful options for solo travelers. As you already know, I… Keep Reading
Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Eastern Europe
Backpacking Eastern Europe Are you planning on backpacking Eastern Europe? Yay, you made an awesome choice! Sure, Western Europe has the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Colosseum; they are all the big sites everyone automatically thinks of when they envision a European vacation. But Eastern Europe still packs a gigantic punch! Don’t overlook the… Keep Reading
Ahhh! The Creepiest Places I’ve Visited in Europe
Halloween is almost here! Yay! Who doesn’t adore Halloween? It’s one of my favorite holidays ever. Sadly, my Halloween has been a little quiet. Meaning I didn’t shimmy on a packed NYC club’s dance floor wearing a homemade costume. Not to mention, I’m way too old to go Trick or Treating. Like way too old…. Keep Reading
Terrific Small European Towns for Solo Travelers
Top Small European Towns for Solo Travelers We’ve all heard of London, Paris, Rome, Munich, and Prague. All energetic cities that offer a wide variety of great sites, activities, restaurants, and accommodation. It’s no surprise that these destinations appear again and again on many solo travelers’ itineraries. Read r/travel or the Lonely Planet forums, and you’ll see what I mean…. Keep Reading
The Best Bookish Cities in Europe
Europe’s Best Bookish Cities Are you ready for some literary wanderlust? I know I am! As an English teacher, I feel like it’s my super special duty to promote literature destinations – of all shapes and sizes – from around the globe! I love books (and they love me)! Some travelers seek out authentic street… Keep Reading
Photo Essay: My Favorite Views of Prague
My Favorite Views of Prague Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, dominated the top of my bucket list for a long time. How long? Hmm. My brother visited Prague in 2011. His pictures of Gothic Churches and gold-plated statues only fueled my desire to explore the city. But the more truthful answer is… Keep Reading
Travel Memories of 2015
Whoa, whoa, whoa. I can’t believe it’s already 2016. What happened? Seriously, time flies. It feels like only yesterday my best friend and I attended a Gordello Bordello concert to ring in 2015. We screamed at the top of our lungs, as balloons fell around us, and we proclaimed 2015 would be the best year… Keep Reading