We had a fantastic trip to Greece this fall, and since I’m done blogging about the trip, it seemed like a good time to share some tips for those who might be planning a trip to Greece. Here are 17 things you should know before you go! 1. Geography There are basically two main parts to Greece – the mainland and the islands. If you‘re … Continue reading Know Before You Go: Greece
As I’m preparing to head back to Europe in a few months, I’ve been thinking back to my first trip “abroad” and I thought I could share some advice, so I’ve compiled a list of 50 tips that I would give to someone heading out for their first international trip! The Basics #1: Pick somewhere on the beaten path. I know, I know, everyone’s always … Continue reading 50 Tips for Your First Trip Abroad
1. Why Meteora? If you’re in the midst of planning a trip to Greece and on the fence about fitting in Meteora, I have one piece of advice: just go! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a truly unique place in Greece where you can visit living monasteries, see gorgeous Byzantine-era artifacts, and experience the incredible landscape (and even more incredible monasteries clinging precariously to … Continue reading 8 Tips for Visiting Meteora, Greece
I had a great time in Cuba, and my friend Madison and I always took note of things to add to our “Gringa Guide to Havana” while we were there, so I thought it would be good to write down some advice for women traveling to my favorite city! Gringa vs. Yuma First off, let’s get something straight. In Cuba, you’re not a gringa, you’re a yuma. … Continue reading The Gringa Guide to Havana
I recently flew out to upstate New York for work, and as I was packing for the trip I was trying to remember if I had any sort of packing list for the things I would take on the plane with me. As I was thinking about this, the idea for this quick post came up, and I thought I’d share it with you so … Continue reading What to Take on a Plane
There are about a million reasons to learn a second language–it’s a resume builder, it improves your understanding of your own language and linguistics, you can look at things through the lens of another culture or perspective, etc.–but I think it’s best summed up in one of my favorite quotes. There’s a French proverb that says “a man who knows two languages is worth two … Continue reading 8 Reasons Every World Traveler Should Learn Spanish
Just the other day a friend of mine came up to me. “You travel a lot, right?” she asked. I laughed, and said that I do. She was looking to put together a gift for her boyfriend–they’re planning to go to Scotland and she wanted to get him some sort of travel kit as a gift. She said all the Pinterest lists just showed how to … Continue reading 10 Travel Accessories I Actually Use
A quick list of seven things to keep in mind while planning your trip to the ‘Isle of Enchantment’! 1. It’s a US Territory If you’re planning a trip to the Island of Enchantment, you probably already know this, but it merits pointing out again. This makes it so easy for US citizens to travel there–no passport necessary, no worrying about money conversions when buying stuff, … Continue reading Know Before You Go: Puerto Rico