Last Updated: 7/13/22 | July 13th, 2022 Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world for many reasons. Heck, I love it so much that I even lived there for a while! This city has it all — and it would take a lifetime to really see. Even after a decade of visiting […]
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Quebec City Travel Guide
Quebec City is often referred to as the birthplace of French North America. It is in this area where explorers such as Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain made their mark in the 16th and 17th centuries and the colony of New France began. Today, Quebec City is the cultural hub of Quebec, as well […]
A 21-Day Road-Trip Itinerary Around the Deep South
Posted: 3/28/24 | March 28th, 2024 If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in all my travels around America, it’s that the US is more like a collection of small countries than one cohesive cultural unit. The lifestyle, language, and norms of each region differ vastly from one another. And even within states, there are […]
Life in Paris: One Month Down
Posted: 03/21/19 | March 21st, 2019 It’s been exactly one month since I moved to Paris. During that time, it’s been nonstop wine, cheese, brasseries, influencer meetups, fashionable social events, writer salons, museums, picnics, and late-night jazz concerts. It’s been a whirlwind of adventure and romance. Just I imagined it would be. Actually… It hasn’t […]
How to Visit Québec City on a Budget
No visit to Canada is complete without experiencing Québec City. The history, culture, and food offer up something for everyone, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more picturesque city in all of North America! Find out how to get the most out of your visit by following these budget tips from a local.
Hanoi Travel Guide
Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital, is either the starting or finishing point for travelers in the country as most people travel north to south or south to north. It’s a bustling city full of backpackers and travelers with a lot to see and do — none of which will break the bank. Hanoi is filled with […]
The Great American Road Trip: A 4-Month Itinerary Around the USA
Posted: 7/31/22 | July 31st, 2022 The Great American Road Trip — it’s the kind of multimonth adventure most dream about but few actually do. While many of us have bucket-list goals of exploring this vast and diverse landscape, more often than not, we end up heading abroad instead. International travel just seems more alluring, […]
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 Travel Around Madagascar
Last updated: 12/15/23 | December 15th, 2023 Madagascar. It’s more than an inaccurate (but fun) DreamWorks movie. Located off the eastern coast of Africa, this island, nearly the size of France and the third-largest in the world, has a population over 26 million but sees less than 300,000 tourists a year. I spent two weeks […]
Backpacking Cambodia: 3 Suggested Itineraries for Your Trip
Last Updated: 8/28/22 | August 28th, 2022 Cambodia. Often overshadowed by neighboring Thailand, it’s a country full of warm and friendly people, beautiful coastlines, a lively nightlife, and a growing foodie scene. It’s also one of the cheapest countries in the region. To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations when I first visited in […]
The 22 Best Things to Do in Oslo
Last Updated: 3/1/24 | March 1st, 2024 Balancing natural beauty, historic architecture, and a modern flair, Oslo, Norway’s beautiful capital, is a city that punches well above its weight. Founded in 1040, Oslo was established as a Viking trading hub. It continued to grow and prosper over the centuries until 1624 when it was destroyed […]
Ko Lanta: The Thai Island That Remains Paradise
Posted: 04/14/2014 | April 14th, 2014 It all started with two French girls. It was 2006, and I was five months into my first round-the-world trip. I’d arrived in Thailand two weeks before, run into a friend, and jetted off to Ko Phi Phi, a place I didn’t enjoy. Another friend emailed me about a […]