UPDATED DECEMBER 2025! I loved my time 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… 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
August might be the busiest month I’ve had on the blog to date! I started the month in Armenia, and the second leg of my trip to the Caucasus and Turkey. I then went straight back into work, worked like mad, and ended the month on a spontaneous road trip to the Scottish Highlands. Wow!… Read More August 2018 Recap
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
This July has been one of the busiest months for me, both personally and travel-wise! I settled into a new job, did a lot of weekend exploring, and set off for several weeks around the Caucasus region. This monthly recap is really late (I try to publish them on the first of the month), mainly… Read More July 2018 Recap
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 FEBRUARY 2026! York is arguably best-known for its history, but the food and drink scene in the city is exceptional. There are tons of amazing restaurants in York, and a lot of fantastic cafes and coffee shops. But York is definitely an excellent city for drinking and going out. Rumor has it that there… 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?
June has been an insane month! This month has seen a lot of exciting changes, and I feel like it’s flown by. (But then, do I say that every month?!) I’ve spent the entire month at home here in the UK, just making a few daytrips outside of York. But next month will bring some… Read More June 2018 Recap
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
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!)
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!
This month flew by! All in all, May has been busy with work and busy squeezing in a few trips around that. Here’s what I got up to this month! Where I Went York, Nottingham, Drigg, Wasdale, Scafell Pike, Eskdale, Hardknott Pass, Ambleside, Loughrigg Fell, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Brougham, Brough, Higham, Bolsover (United Kingdom) Best… Read More May 2018 Recap
As a travel blogger, I spend a lot of time researching accommodation and recommending good places to stay. I try to give honest reviews of hostels I’ve stayed at over the years on the blog. Reviews are such a huge resource when deciding where to stay on a trip! On my most recent trip to… Read More Hostel Review: Knight House Hostel, Tallinn
London is the most visited city in Europe, and almost the most visited city in the world! If you’re traveling to the UK, chances are you’ll be hitting up London. While there are so many things to do in London (like these 25 places!), there is so much more to England and the UK than… Read More The 12 Best Daytrips From London
I visited Finland for the first time on a quick daytrip to Helsinki from Tallinn, Estonia during my most recent trip around the Baltics! While most people do it the other way around (visit Tallinn on a daytrip from Helsinki), I love traveling Eastern Europe far too much to give myself just one day in… Read More What To Do With 1 Day In Helsinki
