As a teenage, I had always envisioned Vienna as the center of European sophistication. Even though I studied French in high school, I always wanted to study abroad in Vienna, because, according to my young mind, living in Vienna meant that I could go to the opera every evening and sip gourmet coffee every afternoon. […]
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Budapest is truly one of my favorite cities in the world. As some of you know, I had the honor of visiting Budapest twice, once in summer and once in winter, and both trips were a ton of fun. In many ways, Budapest is a city that perfectly fits my own travel style. For example, I […]
Updated: January 24 2022. Are you not entirely sure what to wear in Budapest in winter? I don’t blame you. Winter packing is a pain. in. the. neck. thanks to all the bulky items that you’re somehow supposed to stuff in a carry-on bag. I love winter trips. A lot. I don’t like packing for […]
I still feel a tingle of excitement at the possibility of breaking out a European map, marking a relaxing train route, grabbing my backpack, and simply going on an adventure. Seriously. Backpacking Europe is the best. How about you? Do you plan to backpack for 2 weeks in Europe? Excellent. Backpacking Europe is almost a […]
Are you traveling to Europe for the first time? Awesome! You must be super duper excited! A first trip to Europe is a big adventure whether you’re with friends or traveling solo. As for me, I remember my first trip to Europe, a guided tour throughout England, as if it happened yesterday. I sat in […]