My parents visited me in the UK this summer for the first time since I moved abroad nearly 3 years ago! One of the places we wanted to go was the Lake District, one of my favorite places in the entire country. We wanted accommodation that was comfortable and cozy, in a rural (hopefully scenic)… Read More Review: Ellas Crag Guest House, Lake District
Last summer, I went on a big trip to the Caucasus region, visiting Georgia and Armenia, as well as having a last few days in Istanbul on the way back. I wanted to do a full budget breakdown post of my 2.5 week trip, to share what my actual costs weere and to help other… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel the Caucasus and Istanbul For 2.5 Weeks?
I’ve lived in York for nearly three years now, and I finally feel like I can call myself something of an expert on this beautiful city! York is so photogenic and full of gorgeous, historic buildings at every turn. Whether you visit a popular tourist attraction or stumble upon a hidden gem, you’ll be wowed.… Read More The Complete Guide to the Best Instagram Spots in York
One of my favorite walks on the Isle of Skye in Scotland was the walk out to Camasunary Bay. As we were camping on our Isle of Skye trip, why not combine that with an overnight stay?! We set off sans tent after finding out we could sleep in the Camasunary Bay bothy. This was… Read More Staying in the Camasunary Bay Bothy on the Isle of Skye
When visiting a big city for a few days, I always try to get out of town on a daytrip somewhere else in the region. When I had most of a week in Gdansk, I knew I wanted to visit Malbork Castle! Visiting Malbork Castle Malbork Castle is the largest brick building in Europe. It’s… Read More A Daytrip to Malbork Castle From Gdansk
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021! The North York Moors National Park is one of my favorite places in Yorkshire, in England, and in fact in all of the UK. It’s just under an hour’s drive from where I live in York, and somewhere that I’ve spent so many days and weekends exploring. There are some fantastic hikes… Read More 21 of the BEST Places to Visit in the North York Moors
There’s no way around it: the secret is out about the Isle of Skye. This island in Scotland is one of the most popular places to visit in the country! I loved my trip here, and had the absolute best time. But I’m not going to lie—there were a LOT of other people here. And… Read More Alternative Isle of Skye: 4 Ways to Avoid the Crowds
Use public transportation or rent a car? That’s probably the main question when planning a trip to Malta. Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, the most densely populated in Europe, and has the highest rate of car ownership in Europe as well. The island isn’t big, but traveling distances… Read More Visiting Malta by Public Transportation: Tips and Tricks For Getting Around!
Last month, I was chosen to participate in an event in the Peak District, sponsored by Salomon! The event was to test out their new OUTline shoes and backpacks. It was also a great way to meet some really fun and nice ladies, and get a good walk in! We got blessed with amazing weather—it… Read More An Evening Hike in the Peak District With Salomon
Earlier this year in March, I had the opportunity to visit Brussels for the day on a work trip with Eurostar! For those that don’t know, Eurostar is the train that runs from London to Europe. It connects the UK by train with the rest of the continent. The most popular trips from the UK… Read More To Brussels on the Eurostar
Any budget traveler will tell you that one of the best ways to cut costs on the road is to lower your accommodation expenses. I’m a huge fan of hostels, and nearly always stay in them when I go away! For my most recent trip to Gdansk, Poland, I stayed at the excellent Midtown Hostel.… Read More Hostel Review: Midtown Hostel, Gdansk
The Isle of Skye is fast becoming one of the most popular places to visit in Scotland. The scenery is stunning and overwhelms visitors, from the lush sandy beaches to the moody and misty Cuillin mountain range. I spent several days on the Isle of Skye on a wild camping trip last month and Skye… Read More The Best Wild Camping Spots on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
Malta has no shortage of beautiful architecture. The charming, narrow streets of Valletta, Sliema, and Mdina are just stunning! There are gorgeous covered balconies and every one seems to be an Instagrammers dream. I loved photographing all these architectural features around Malta, so much so that I wanted to do a photoessay on Malta with… Read More All The Doors Of Malta
Having spent nearly a week in Tbilisi, Georgia, this summer, I fell head over heels in love with this amazing city. Not only is it vibrant and exciting, but it’s also such a beautiful city. I loved having so much time here to photograph the city from all sorts of different angles! I wanted to… Read More The Best Viewpoints in Tbilisi, Georgia
One of the reasons I love living in York is that there’s never a dull moment. There is always something going on in the town and I love that! You can spend all year going to an event or festival pretty much every weekend of the year. This doesn’t even count long-term pop-ups, like Shakespeare’s… Read More The Best Festivals in York, England
I knew next to nothing about Malta before I actually went. I knew it was an island in the Mediterranean, between North Africa and Italy. I knew Euros was the official currency. But besides that, I basically didn’t know anything about the country before I went. How much would my trip to Malta for five… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Malta For 5 Days?
Spring is definitely my favorite season, and I’m lucky enough to be on my third spring here in York! York is a serious Instagrammers dream in the first place, but in my honest opinion there’s no better time to visit York than spring. The city really comes alive during the springtime, with flowers and blossoms… Read More The Best Spring Instagram Spots in York
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I absolutely love staying in hostels. They’re generally always my first choice for accommodation on a big trip! On my big trip to the Caucasus this summer, I stayed at Feel Inn Hostel for 5 nights in Yerevan, Armenia. This hostel was really special… Read More Hostel Review: Feel Inn Hostel, Yerevan
Iceland is incredibly expensive. There’s no way around it. It’s an expensive destination. Pretty much everything costs money. And while Iceland is one of the most stunningly beautiful places I’ve ever been to, it’s also very expensive. This is where some of the best budget travel tips (like finding cheap/free accommodation, cooking your own food,… Read More Iceland on a Budget? 14 Ways to Save Money in Iceland!
York is a treasure trove of independent shops and businesses. One of the reasons the city has so much charm is in the small and unique businesses that you just can’t find anywhere else. York is absolutely full of hidden gems. Bookshops are no exception – York has some real gems for book lovers! Whether… Read More The Best Bookshops in York