Roadtripping through the Scottish Highlands was a huge bucket list goal of mine. When I randomly had a few days off work at the end of August, I knew I had to take advantage of it! I set off for four days in Scotland, and had the most amazing time. On my second day, I… Read More Scottish Highlands Road Trip: What to See in Glencoe
Today marks two years since I moved to England. It has been a huge journey, with a lot of ups and downs. Last year, I wrote an honest and very difficult post about most of the downs. You can go ahead and read about my 15 Harsh Truths About Living In England. But this year,… Read More What I’ve Learned About British Culture After 2 Years Living In England
It’s been nearly two years since I moved to York. In that time, I have spent a lot of time exploring the surrounding area and exploring Yorkshire. I am honestly so spoiled living here—I’m not sure if I could live anywhere else now. The city itself is a gem and such a beautiful place to… Read More Quintessential Yorkshire: The Best 4 Daytrips From York
When I decided to take a spontaneous road trip up to the Highlands in Scotland, I knew that the route would take me through the Scottish Borders. I’ve been wanting to come here for years, and there’s one big reason for that: the Border Abbeys! There are four main, magnificent sets of abbey ruins, all… Read More Visiting The Scottish Border Abbeys In One Day: Jedburgh, Kelso, Dryburgh, And Melrose
Since moving to England almost two years ago, one of my favorite new hobbies is hiking. Living in York, I’m absolutely spoiled for choice with all the walking opportunities nearby! The North York Moors are less than an hour’s drive away, same with the Yorkshire Dales. Both of these national parks are stunning and with… Read More Flamborough Head: Hiking Along The Yorkshire Coast
Having finally visited the fascinating capital of Georgia, I can say without a doubt that Tbilisi is one of my new favorite cities. I also loved the nightlife in Tbilisi! Although I know the city has a great clubbing scene, I’ve heard that during the summer it’s a bit more relaxed. Lots of people head… Read More The Best Bars In Tbilisi, Georgia
UPDATED AUGUST 2020! York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe and one of the most-visited cathedrals in England. It is also the most iconic symbol of the city of York. The Minster towers over the city and dominates the skyline of this historic city. Having lived in York for nearly two four… Read More Where to Take the Best Photos of York Minster in York
Night trains are one of the most common ways to save a decent amount of money as a budget traveler when traveling. You save a night’s accommodation and instead pay for a train ticket, and you don’t lose precious daylight time getting from Point A to Point B. Taking night trains can certainly be intimidating… Read More The Best Travel Safety Tips For Night Trains
This summer saw me traveling around the Caucasus region. I spent just over a week in Georgia, and I spent just under a week in Armenia. The country is fascinating, with so much history. If you’re visiting Armenia, chances are you’ll be passing through Yerevan—as the capital, it’s the central hub in the country. At… Read More 16 Things You MUST See In Yerevan, Armenia
Five years ago to the day, I packed up a suitcase and a backpack, went to the airport, boarded a plane, and officially moved to England for my year-long study abroad. September 9th, 2013. I woke up (even though I barely slept) the next day in England. My year living in Nottingham was by far… Read More 5 Years Since Nottingham: Reflections On My Study Abroad
The biggest tourist destination in Georgia by far is the capital, Tbilisi, And while it’s a fantastic city, I’m really glad I managed to see more of the country! I started off my trip in Georgia by flying in to Kutaisi, in the western part of Georgia (want to see more? Check out my post… Read More 9 Things To Do On A Trip To Kutaisi
One of the things I personally use travel blogs for the most is to research transportation. Some of my most popular blog posts have been on transportation, specifically night trains—my night train posts get hits every single day! You can also check out my best travel safety tips for night trains. I recently took the… Read More The Tbilisi To Yerevan Night Train
I recently spent just over a week in the country of Georgia, located in the Caucasus region. It’s one of my new favorite places in the world, and I was continually stunned by what this country has to offer. I visited Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda), Mtskheta, and Gori. This is one destination that will be… Read More 20 Photos To Convince You To Visit Georgia
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
UPDATED JANUARY 2020! Having lived in York for over three years now, and having visited many of the drinking establishments around town, I finally feel like I’m qualified to write this post! There are tons of amazing restaurants in York, and a lot of fantastic cafes and coffee shops. But York is definitely an excellent… Read More The Best Bars and Pubs in York, England
One of my goals as a budget traveler is to offer real, genuine advice on how much certain types of trips cost, and the real expenses on the ground. For my trip to the Baltics this spring, I was gone for 5 days and 4 nights. I had a day of transit in London (United… Read More How Much Does It Cost To Travel The Baltics For 5 Days?
The Lake District National Park, in Northwest England, is one of my favorite places in the entire country. I only visited this place for the first time in April 2017, but I have fallen in love fast. This is one of the most spectacular places in the UK, and also one of the highlights for… Read More The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to England’s Lake District
When I visited Belgium, I knew I would base myself in Brussels and want to make a few daytrips out. Since I spent one day going to Antwerp, I was running out of time to see everything and everywhere I wanted to see in this part of the country. So I decided to chance it… Read More Bruges and Ghent: A Busy Daytrip From Brussels
I had so much fun on my first trip to Belgium! As I based myself in Brussels, I wanted to share some of my top tips for visiting the city. There are definitely a few things I wish I’d known, and hopefully you can learn from my mistakes! Here are 11 practical tips for visiting… Read More 11 Practical Tips For Visiting Brussels
UPDATED MARCH 2022! As one of the most popular destinations in the North of England, York sees huge crowds of tourists every year. Having lived in York for a year and a half 3.5 years over 5 years now (!!), I love living here and having so much to explore in my own backyard! Being… Read More 20 Things to Do in York That Are Absolutely FREE!