Last Updated: 5/13/23 | May 13th, 2023 Europe is one of the most popular destinations in the world. While I love solo travel as much as the next person — and think Europe is one of the best places to backpack around — the continent is also a huge destination for tour groups. When you […]
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How to Be a Digital Nomad in Europe
Posted: 1/29/24 | January 29th, 2024 For many people, being able to work and travel is the dream. Logging on to your laptop from a new destination, spending your days off admiring the Wonders of the World, feasting on delicious cuisines. It should come as no surprise that there’s been a rise in remote work […]
How Jessica and Her Boyfriend Worked Their Way Around the World
One of the things that keeps people from traveling is money. They either don’t have enough, don’t think they can save enough, or fret about coming home with not enough. The truth is, however, money isn’t the largest obstacle.
The Best Walking Tours in Dublin
Posted: 8/21/2023 | August 21st, 2023 I love Dublin. As a writer, how could I not? This is a city once home to iconic Nobel laureates like George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, and Samuel Beckett. It’s the perfect place for cozy cafes and writing. Dublin is home to the rambunctious Temple Bar, Trinity College […]
HostelPass Review: Is This Discount Pass Worth It?
Last Updated: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023 Backpacking Europe is a rite of passage. With a well-worn travel trail, a huge variety of amazing destinations, and tons of hostels, Europe is a fun, safe, and easy place to travel. It’s where I first started backpacking over 15 years ago, and I still make sure to […]
Can You Teach English Abroad Without a TEFL?
Last Updated: 7/15/23 | July 15th, 2023 Whether you want to kick-start a new career, work a short-term job until you have enough money to travel again, or take a longer sojourn in another country, teaching English abroad is an option that allows you to do all those things. I taught English abroad for two […]
How to Find a Cheap Car Rental
Posted: 9/1/23 | September 1st, 2023 I love road trips. You can just head off anywhere and you never know what you’ll find. Small towns, beautiful parks, historic buildings. You go on your own schedule and can stay as little or as long as you want. There’s good reason the road trip has a mystic […]
Chicago Travel Guide
Best known as the “Windy City” because the local politicians blow hot air, Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the entire United States — especially in the summer when the weather is perfect. Because the winter is harsh here, the city comes alive in the spring and summer as residents buzz about after […]
Finding Work Overseas: 15 Ways to Earn Money While Traveling
You don’t have to have a lot of money to travel because you can work while you are on the road! Find work abroad is a lot easier than you think. In this post, I share 15 ways you can earn money when you travel so you can keep exploring the world!
Is the Eurail Pass Right for You?
Last Updated: 9/26/22 | September 26th, 2022 Every summer, backpackers from all around the world flock to Europe. Gap-year travelers, students on summer breaks, the recently retired — they’re all there to take in the continent’s sights, history, food, and beauty. And while there are plenty of cheap ways to travel Europe, one of the […]
11 More Great Travel Books I Read
I love reading. And I’ve fallen in love with reading all over again. Growing up I was an avid reader, though with movies and Netflix at my fingertips it’s all too easy to forget just how incredible – and fun – reading can be. So, if you’re looking for some good reads, look no further!
The 5 Best Hostels in Dublin
Posted: 8/21/23 | August 21st, 2023 Lively Dublin is known for its rambunctious pubs, literary scene (William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Beckett all lived here), Guinness, and live music. Dublin is quite compact and walkable if you stay somewhere central. Most hostels are relatively close together near Temple Bar, the riverside neighborhood […]