In October 2022, I took a great trip with my dad up to Canada to see polar bears in the wild. We spent five days hanging out in Winnipeg, doing Canadian things like going to a hockey game, visiting the polar bears at Assiniboine Park Zoo, and checking out the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, but the highlight of the trip was definitely the … Continue reading Review of Frontiers North One-Day Polar Bear Adventure
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, it’s no secret that my first trip to Paris was less than stellar. On a two week trip where we visited London, Edinburgh, and Paris, that city was by far the worst of the three. When I returned I found out that I was not alone in my experience – many people have the idea of … Continue reading How to Avoid Disappointment on Your First Trip to Paris
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
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
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