Austria is a stunning country bursting with history and culture. From Vienna’s imperial architecture to sprawling vineyards to snowy alpine peaks to world-class opera and ballet, Austria has something for everyone and every budget. Whether you’re backpacking around the country or just traveling here on a short trip, Austria has a lot to offer. Vienna […]
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The Best Travel Books for Long-Term Travelers
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. Here are some of my favorite books to help you survive those rides and get your inspired for your next adventure!
Here Lies America: An Interview With Jason Cochran
Posted: 01/27/2020 | January 27th, 2020 In 2010, I decided to spend the summer in NYC. I was two years into blogging and was making enough where I could afford a few months here. Still new to the industry, NYC was where all the legends of writing lived and I wanted to start making connections […]
South Africa Travel Guide
Offering amazing safaris, rugged mountains, world-class wineries, an endless coastline, and lively cities like Cape Town, South Africa is a magical destination that is often overlooked by budget travelers. Annexed by the Dutch and British before gaining independence in 1931, South Africa struggled with apartheid from 1948 all the way until 1990. The remnants of […]
Spain Travel Guide
Spain is a country that moves slow. This is the land of the siesta. It’s a place for foodies, night owls, history buffs, religious pilgrims, and anyone not in a rush to do just about anything! It’s a huge country with a lot of variety: Madrid and Barcelona are hip and energetic cities, Granada has […]
12 Books to Take You Around the World
Last Updated: 5/17/22 | May 17th, 2022 At a time when we can’t travel the world, the next best thing we can do is pick up a good travel book. As Emily Dickenson said, to shut our eyes is travel. Books transport us to distant lands and cultures. They nourish our wanderlust, entertain us, inform […]
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 […]
How to Spend a Week in London
My like of London turned into love on my most recent visit last month. Here’s everything you need to see and do to make the most of your week in London!
Seattle Travel Guide
Famous for its addiction to caffeine (Starbucks was founded in this city and there’s an endless number of cafes here), Seattle is home to countless musicians (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Jimi Hendrix to name three), a huge tech hub, there’s a robust music and art scene, lots of great bars, a lot of history, and […]
Washington D.C. Travel Guide
Having grown up in New England, visiting Washington D.C. is something I’ve done since I was a kid. I love the capital. There are over 175 embassies, ambassador’s residences, and international cultural centers here. That means there’s a diversity and culture here you won’t find in most other cities in the US (except maybe NYC). […]
The 21 Best Things to See and Do in Helsinki
Last Updated: 3/4/24 | March 4th, 2024 When I landed in Helsinki, I didn’t really know what to expect. Out of all the capital cities in Northern Europe, Helsinki gets the least “buzz.” Founded in the 16th century by the King of Sweden, Helsinki was originally established to rival the bustling trading port of Tallinn. […]
How to Spend 4 Days in Nashville
Posted: 7/9/23 | July 9th, 2023 Home to the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the famed “the Honky Tonk Highway” of downtown bars, Nashville is the center of country music (and, these days, weekend bachelor and bachelorette parties that take over the city). I’ve visited Nashville a handful of times. […]