Baltic cruises are becoming increasingly popular routes and many cruise lines are choosing to make a port stop in St. Petersburg. The once-elusive Russian city is now becoming a reality for many people and the best/worst part is that you don’t need a Russian visa. However, without a Russian visa your freedom in Russia is…
The Honest Truth About Visiting Egypt Independently
If you’ve made it here, then you undoubtedly are interested in traveling around Egypt independently. Congrats, it takes a lot of gumption to decide to travel to Egypt without an organized tour group? But do you really want to experience Egypt? Then you need to travel independently. I’m going to be as blunt and honest…
Climbing the Teotihuacan Pyramids
Hundreds of years before European explorers set foot on the Americas, the American natives were already creating their own lavish and elaborate cities. The Mesoamericans in central Mexico created pyramids that rivaled the great pyramids of Giza. They called their home Teotihuacan and believed that the sun and moon were born there. In later years,…
17 Reasons to Visit Ireland
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, it only makes sense for me to write an article about how great the country of Ireland is. It’s green, pretty, and 70% of the Irish are always drunk. What’s not to love about it? I’ve been to Ireland twice and still haven’t seen nearly enough of the…
Is There a New California Drought on the Horizon?
California has been a land of dreams for many years. From the lights of Hollywood to the fields of the San Joaquin Valley, California remains a diverse place of opportunity. However, the state has been in an extreme drought for several years. Last year, in the winter of 2017, California received enough rainfall to pull…
How I Travel for Cheap and How You Can Too!
If I had a dime for every time I heard someone comment about how expensive traveling is, I could probably singlehandedly fund my travels for the rest of my life. There’s this false notion that traveling has to cost a lot of money. But if you know what you’re doing, you can travel for cheap. Part…
A Comprehensive Guide to the Eurail Pass
I wish I could make money each time someone asked me or the Facebook group Girls Love Travel about the Eurail pass. If I did, I could probably afford a Eurail pass. So I decided to write an all-inclusive guide to help you decide if a Eurail pass is the right decision for you. What…
5 Tricks to Having a Healthy Trip
When travelling, it’s understandable that your fitness sometimes takes a backseat. However, it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of ways to easily manage both your health and the trip, so don’t feel the need to throw your regime out of the window. Here are just five things you need to know if you’re…
The 5 Best Fairytale Towns in Germany
Germany is full of quaint medieval towns that are overflowing with culture and history. We’ve compiled a list of the five must-see medieval German towns to help you make the best of your German adventure! There is no shortage of beautiful scenery in Germany. Modern-day Germany has been occupied for a few millennia, which has…
Tours to Take in Amsterdam
You’re in the center of Amsterdam and are ready to go out and explore. But you don’t know Dutch and have no idea where to start seeing the city. Thankfully, I’ve been in your exact same shoes and compiled some of the best Amsterdam tours to make your life a lot easier. Most Popular Amsterdam…