Last Updated: 1/10/24 | January 10th, 2024 New York City. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world and one of the most popular destinations in the US. Sprawling, busy, exciting — there’s a reason people call it the city that never sleeps! It has something for everyone — including lots of budget-friendly activities […]
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My Favorite 20 Places to Eat in NYC
New York City is one of the best foodie cities in the world! You could eat at a different restaurant every meal, never repeat yourself, and would still need a few lifetimes to try them all! With three years as a resident under my belt, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite restaurants to help you choose where to eat in NYC.
8 Ways to Choose the Perfect Tour Company
Group tours are usually synonymous with big buses and camera-clicking tourists racing through a country. It’s about being taken to tourist destinations, cheesy attractions, inauthentic restaurants, and a whole host of other non-authentic travel experiences. That idea of tours being bad is an old and outdated perception. These days tour groups have become more adept […]
32 Random Facts About Me
Updated: 07/8/20 | July 8th, 2020 Back in 2011, I wrote this post featuring some personal facts about my life. It was a window into non-travel me. Well, that was a loooooong time ago. Life changes. People change. Since a lot has happened in the last nine years (professionally and personally), I wanted to update […]
18 Lessons from 5 Years Around the World
Five years is a long time to be on the road. I never thought I was going to travel this long. Yet here I am, still on the road. I’ve learned a ton during these past years, about myself and the world around me. Here are the highlights!
Road-Tripping New England: My Suggested Itinerary
Last Updated: 4/5/24 | April 5th, 2024 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The United States is made for road trips. With its bustling cities, rugged national parks, and delicious eats, the sheer size and diversity of this country never cease to amaze me. I’ve road-tripped the USA five times, spending a […]
70+ Free Things to Do in London
London is an expensive city but luckily there are tons of free things to do and see there. Here’s a list of the best 70 free things to do while in the British city.
Ottawa Travel Guide
Originally built up by French, Irish, and Scottish settlers, Ottawa was named the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857. There is a lot to discover and experience in this beautiful and often overlooked capital city. Ottawa is home to seven of Canada’s nine national museums, as well as an impressive National Arts Centre. […]
Brisbane Travel Guide
Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland and is the third largest city in Australia. Founded in 1825, Brisbane is something of a “business city” so there isn’t as much “to do” here compared to cities like Sydney or Melbourne. It’s the kind of place where people work on weekdays and then they leave to […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Warsaw
Last Updated: 5/4/23 | May 4th, 2023 Warsaw might be one of the most underrated capitals in Europe. This bustling Polish metropolis of nearly 1.8 million people was nearly razed during World War II. But then a miracle happened: it was meticulously rebuilt with painstaking accuracy. It’s a beautiful place that always seems to be […]
United States Travel Guide
The United States isn’t a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers. Most overseas tourists come here for a short vacation, visit one or two cities, and then head home. They usually stick to the big coastal cities or places like Disney. And it wasn’t until COVID that Americans en-masse bothered to hop in their […]
23 Ways to Cut Your Expenses and Have More Money for Travel
No matter how cheap we want to be, travel requires some money. There’s no way to avoid that, so in order to save for our trips, we need to cut our expenses. Here are some simple and creative ways to cut your expenses, make money, and get on the road sooner!