Wine, cheese, the Eiffel Tower, historic castles, beautiful beaches, snooty waiters — France is famous for a lot of things. It’s a beautiful country with stunning coastlines, picturesque valleys, world-class wine, and tons of history. And despite what you might hear, the French are a wonderful people who love to stop and smell the roses. […]
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Learning to Live like a Local in France
Last month, I traveled through France again but this time with a theme: I’d explore it only using the sharing economy. I wanted to see if you could rely exclusively on the sharing economy websites for activities, transportation, and accommodation. I set out to find the local way of life – and to see if this was the best method of finding it.
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days
Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days – the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay, but it can get complicated. In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond the typical tourist limits.
My Big Fat Greek Festival
Posted: 07/05/2011 | July 5th, 2011 “Eat, it’s like deer,” Francesco said to me. I was surrounded by little Greek ladies in black shawls with wooden canes, people doing traditional dances, kids running around, lots of wine, and cooked wild goat being shoved in my face. Francesco, the owner of my hostel, had invited me […]
Bordeaux Travel Guide
Bordeaux, a small port city in southwestern France, is best known for being a wine lover’s paradise. The historic center of Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its very intact 18th-century city architecture. It’s one of the most quintessentially French towns to explore, with medieval buildings, old watchtowers, winding streets, and iconic […]
Marseille Travel Guide
Located in southeastern France, Marseille is France’s second-largest city. Founded around 600 BCE as a Greek port city, Marseille is a maritime hub and one of the most diverse cities in all of France. It’s also the oldest city in the country. Modern Marseille is filled with nightlife, enticing restaurants, theaters, museums, and even an […]
How to Spend 5 Days in Paris
Last Updated: 3/1/2024 | March 1, 2024 Paris. It’s one of my favorite destinations in the entire world and a city that would take a lifetime to see. I’ve been to the city more times than I remember — I even moved there for a while — yet I’ve barely scratched its surface. Understandably, planning […]
Paris Travel Guide
Paris. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, and more have all written about their love of this city. It’s a place that exudes culture, sophistication, class, and style. Like the millions before me, I fell in love with this city the first time I visited. Settled by Gallic tribes around the 3rd century BCE, the region […]
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
My 14 Favorite Hostels in the World
Finding the right hostel can really take your trip to the next level. Here is a list of some of the best hostels I’ve stayed at all around the world. If you’re going to any of these cities don’t miss these hostels – they are the best of the best!
How Oneika Gets Teaching Jobs Around the World
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 4th, 2019 I’ve featured a lot of readers on this website: solo travelers, couples, young and old travelers, Brits, Canadians, and Americans. But there are still a lot of viewpoints I haven’t covered. So today’s reader interview brings some more diversity and perspective to our series. Today we talk to Oneika, […]
7 Castles You MUST See in the Loire Valley
The sunny, wine-soaked Loire Valley in France has over 80 castles to choose from. I spent time in the region for my birthday exploring the area, drinking wine, and pretending these castles were mine. Here’s how you can do the same – and on a budget too!