A few years ago my roommate in Germany, Ava, told me about this beautiful city in south Croatia called Dubrovnik. I had never heard about it before but as soon as she showed it to me, I decided that I needed to go there one day. For the next four years, I kept looking for…
Medieval San Marino: A Microcountry
I’ll be real with you guys on this one – researching San Marino was hard because there are so few resources about it. The beautiful, mountainous country isn’t usually number 1 on most people’s bucket lists. In fact, many people haven’t ever heard of San Marino. Even though a San Marino day trip may be at…
Walking Among Giants at Sequoia National Park
We’re all going to be relatively confined to our backyards for a while thanks to COVID. Seriously, just wear a mask everyone. But having to stay local isn’t always a bad thing. I live right by Sequoia National Park and have been exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains and am appreciating their beauty even more. Sequoia…
The REAL Golden Circle Itinerary
I’ve been dying to make an Iceland post ever since I went a few months ago. Pretty sure that I spent my entire time in the country with my mouth open in disbelief because it was just that surreal. It was a bit too cold to have my mouth open for very long… but you…
Travel After Coronavirus: What Will It Look Like?
The state of the world is uncertain and all of our lives have been upended as we fight this invisible devil, the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Since nearly all of us are stuck inside of our homes, dreaming of traveling somewhere other than the refrigerator, it makes us wonder what travel is going to look like after…
What to See in Istanbul on a Layover
I just need to begin this post by saying that you should not spend merely 48 hours or a long layover in Istanbul. The city deserves much more than that. However, if you have to choose between a short time in Istanbul or no time at all, like I had to, I suggest spending whatever…
World War II Sites in Germany
There is so much more to Germany than just World War II. I am extremely aware of the stigma that surrounds the country but it doesn’t mean that Germany consists of ONLY World War II sites. But visiting World War II sites while in Germany is an excellent way to learn more about the country’s…
Monaco on a Budget
Monaco on a budget? I know, those two words seem a bit contradictory, don’t they? After all, Monaco is the home of Princess Grace Kelly, the Monaco Grand Prix, and many James Bond adventures. It’s a place that almost seems too good to be true, especially too good to be done on a budget. But…
A Day in Fairytale Rothenburg ob der Tauber
If you haven’t been to Rothenburg ob der Tauber yet then WOW get off your computer and go pay it a visit ASAP. It may have taken the top spot of my favorite town in the world. Even if it’s not number one, it’s definitely a close contender. When I was preparing to go to…
Top 10 Most Underwhelming Locations I’ve Visited
Every travel blogger is guilty of taking about the top 10 most amazing places they’ve been. Heck I’m even guilty of it, as evidenced here. But the Top 10 Best Locations List has a little brother… the Top 10 Most Underwhelming Locations List. You always hear about the Great Pyramids being… well… great or the…