I Wouldn’t Travel to Iceland Alone. Here’s Why.

  If you Google “Travel to Iceland Alone”, you will find a plethora of posts on why Iceland is the best place to travel solo from some of my favorite travel blogs like Blonde Abroad, Adventurous Kate, and even the Huffington Post. Now, don’t get me wrong.. I did travel to Iceland alone and I had a great time … Read more

Kjeragbolten: Inside Norway’s Most Terrifying Hike

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  As steep and rocky as it may seem, hiking to Kjerag isn’t that scary. What is scary? Getting to the end of it and stepping onto Kjeragbolten, a small boulder wedged between two high rock faces with a 3,228 foot drop that would blow your body into smithereens. And yes, that part of hiking … Read more

Hiking Trolltunga: What To Expect on Norway’s Most Popular Hike

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My obsession with hiking Trolltunga began a few years ago, when I came across a picture on Pinterest and thought it was possibly the most beautiful spot I’d ever seen. A few months later, I would meet a Norwegian girl in Key West and inform her that I wanted to go to Norway to see … Read more

My Oktoberfest Compilation Video

 

Since I (unfortunately) will not be attending Oktoberfest this year, I decided to put together a short compilation video of my past two years at Oktoberfest instead. AND if you are going to Oktoberfest this year, check out my tips on attending here. 

 

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Have any questions about Oktoberfest? Feel free to comment below!

 

and here’s a pin to use:

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Astor Hostel Hyde Park: A Review

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At first glace, I chose the Astor Hostel Hyde Park because it is located inside a Victorian Town House in Kensington. For those of you that don’t know the neighborhoods of London, Kensington is a ritzy area, and in particular an area I would not usually stay in: old-world Victorian buildings mixed in with artisan cheese shops, pastry … Read more

My Road Trip Across America: A Video

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    A few weeks ago, I posted my 2 week itinerary for my road trip across America and promised that there would be a video to match. Well, it took a while, but here it is! The beginning is a little slow (got a little sick in Nashville), but maybe just forward to 6:02 … Read more

Things To Do In Berlin: A Twenty Somethings Guide

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I’m going to admit that when I first wrote this “Things to do in Berlin” post 3 years ago, I didn’t include everything I should have. But, after visiting Berlin again this past May, I have the urge to revamp this post into everything that it should have been. So here is my list of things to … Read more

3 Days in Krakow – Itinerary for Castles, Pierogies and Vodka

3 days in krakow itinerary

When I first booked my trip to Poland, I thought I would spend my 3 days in Krakow eating pierogies and partying.  I’ll be honest and admit that I planned my trip based on the food and the bar scene.  And by mostly, I mean that’s really all I knew about Krakow. Actual screen shot…       After all, … Read more

30 of the Best Things I’ve Tasted In My Last 3 Years of Travel

I’m one of those embarrassing people that takes pictures of every single meal I eat. Like most people, I never actually end up doing anything with these photos. Maybe the one’s from really good restaurants will be used to create a new blog post, or maybe one or two will end up on my Instagram … Read more

How To Find a Career That Involves Traveling

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Last week, one of my readers, emailed me after reading my article “How to Travel the World in Your 20s“, and asked if I could elaborate on how to find a job that involves travel, and give some more insight on my own career. Her name is Erin and she sent me the following email:   After … Read more

12 Reasons Why Logan Utah Makes the Perfect Road Trip

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Logan Has One of the Most Scenic Roads in Utah We’re always told that we should focus on the journey, not the destination. If this is the case, the first step in choosing a road trip should always be choosing one beautiful highway. US-89, also known as the Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway, is 43 miles of … Read more

10 of my favorite photos from Arches National Park

  Unfortunately, I only had one day and night to spend in Arches National Park on my road trip across America. This didn’t give me enough time to do everything I wanted, but it DID give me enough time to hike two great trails (in the snow) and return with some amazing photos from Arches National Park. My … Read more

2 Week Road Trip Across America: Cross Country Itinerary

A 2 week road trip across America is full of all kinds of adventures. Picture seeing beads fall from the sky in New Orleans, watching the sunrise over the rock faces of Monument Valley or experiencing the most notorious hike in Utah. You’ll be eating BBQ in Nashville and stopping in wineries you’ve never heard … Read more

A Collection of Quotes on Bathroom Walls, Colorful Streets, & Other Random Places Part II

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  A while back I wrote a post featuring a collection of quotes and drawings that I found during my adventures, scrawled over walls, doors, and other surfaces in “Writings on the Wall: A Collection of Quotes on Bathroom Walls, Colorful Streets, & Other Random Surfaces Part I”. Well, the more you travel, the more you see.. so … Read more

A Homemade Bucket List for Your New Orleans Trip

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  Bourbon Street made me do it. Get ready for round-the-clock nightlife, spicy Cajun food, and a whole lot of nudity. New Orleans is a must see for everyone, it really is a world of it’s own. It’s own personal history, its own culinary staples, and even it’s own rules (or so it seems). If it’s your first … Read more

Here’s Why You Should Head To Heber Valley This Summer

  Strap on your hiking boots and your sense of adventure and head to Heber Valley this Summer. Known as a beautiful mountain town with plenty of outdoor activities and outstanding scenery to offer, Heber Valley is often referred to as Utah’s Little Switzerland (and no need for a passport of course). With the snow melting and … Read more