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Why I Love Traveling Eastern Europe – and Why You Should, Too

I haven’t kept any secrets about my love affair with Eastern Europe. This August, I achieved a huge goal of mine: I have finally visited every country in Eastern Europe! This is my favorite region of the world. It’s where I feel most myself. I truly feel like I am in my element in Eastern… Read More Why I Love Traveling Eastern Europe – and Why You Should, Too

General Tips, Journal, Travel Tips

30 Days Annual Leave, 1 Year: How Exactly I Traveled So Much In 2019 With A Full-Time Job

As 2019 comes to a close, I have a lot to reflect on. For the first time in my life, I had one (ONE!) full-time job for the entire year. This was one of the biggest changes in my life from last year. I wasn’t juggling multiple jobs and schedules, I wasn’t picking and choosing… Read More 30 Days Annual Leave, 1 Year: How Exactly I Traveled So Much In 2019 With A Full-Time Job

Belgium, Czech Republic, Europe, General Tips, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Travel Tips

8 Fantastic Destinations For A European City Break

City breaks are one of the most popular types of trips you can take. You head to a new city for just a few days, hit the sights, experience the culture, eat the food, and enjoy a quick trip away. And Europe is full of them! A friend of mine asked me for recommendations for… Read More 8 Fantastic Destinations For A European City Break

Budgeting & Money, General Tips, Travel Tips

5 Ways To Be A More Sustainable Traveler (Without Breaking the Bank!)

One of the top travel trends (and general lifestyle trends) these days is being more sustainable and thinking about your impact on the environment. Sustainable travel is now becoming more and more popular, as eco-friendly resorts pop up and the latest gadgets aim to be more friendly to the environment. The main problem with a… Read More 5 Ways To Be A More Sustainable Traveler (Without Breaking the Bank!)

Budgeting & Money, General Tips, Journal, Life Abroad, Travel Tips

The Stuff No One Talks About When You Go Abroad: Birth Control, Student Loans, and More

There are so many logistics and things to sort out and organize when you go abroad long-term. Whether you’re studying abroad for a semester, taking a gap year, or moving abroad on a permanent basis, it takes a LOT of preparation! Itineraries, cities you’ll visit, budgets, flights, what clothes to bring, etc. But there is… Read More The Stuff No One Talks About When You Go Abroad: Birth Control, Student Loans, and More

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How Much Does it Cost to Travel Eastern Europe For 6 Weeks?

I’ve spent the last several years exploring Europe, and one region specifically: Eastern Europe. It is by far my favorite region in the world—there are so many places to see! This post is all about the cost to travel Eastern Europe and the money I spent. As a seasoned budget traveler, I knew that my… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Eastern Europe For 6 Weeks?