Going Broke in Havana Cuba: A Video

havana cuba

    As I mentioned in my post on American travel to Cuba, my friend and I ran out of money during our trip. Find out why in the video below!   [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw6S16S0zq8″]   If you want to know how to travel to Cuba as an American, read our post here.  It also has a lot of other … Read more

Top Things to do in Chicago if You’re A First Timer

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  Being the third largest city in the United States, there is no shortage of things to do in Chicago. From hosting the tallest building in the U.S. and having one of the most memorable skylines, to having some of the most tempting dishes, Chicago has something for everyone.  If you need a list of things … Read more

American Travel to Cuba: Everything You Need to Know

american travel to cuba

Ever since Obama lifted the embargo on American travel to Cuba, Americans have been excited to get there, but also confused.   Even though the embargo was lifted, there are still a lot of weird restrictions, visa regulations, and issues with American travel to Cuba. So, I went ahead and booked a trip to figure … Read more

2016 My Year in Travel: Accomplishments & Lessons Learned

2016 my year in travel

Since last year I published my New Years post a week late, I figured I’d make a tradition out of it. So here it is, my year in review:     [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEHw0cIQFsE&feature=youtu.be”]   Accomplishments in 2016 Finally tried a real polish pierogi Finally moved to California Hiked Angels Landing at Zion Saw Bryce Canyon and … Read more

1 Week in Colombia: My Itinerary for Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena

1 week in colombia itinerary

  When a $400 flight landed in my hands for Colombia, it was set. I would be spending 1 week in Colombia during the week of Thanksgiving. I don’t have self control for cheap flights. However, as soon as I started to look up things to do, I realized that 1 week in Colombia wouldn’t be … Read more

Andres Carne de Res: The #1 Place To Go While Visiting Bogota

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  “…but listen…no matter what you do…you HAVE HAVE HAVE to go to Andres Carne de Res in Chia.  It’s a little drive…and there is Uber, (Medellin has Uber English, not sure about Bogota).  This is one of the most insane awesome places I have ever been.  It’s a restaurant that ends up being a dance place. … Read more

Finding Pistyll Rhaeadr: Wales’ Tallest Waterfall

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  While visiting Manchester, I realized that I was only a few hours from Wales, and from one of the most sought after waterfalls: Pistyll Rhaeadr. The only thing standing between me and this 240ft waterfall was my fear of driving on the other side of the road. So, I did what any American would … Read more

5 Days in Iceland: My A Full Proof Itinerary

5 days in iceland itinerary

  There is one stop that has made it to the top of everyone’s bucket list recently, and that stop is Iceland. You can’t hop on one form of social media or one travel blog without reading about Iceland’s natural beauty, massive waterfalls, or famously lit up night skies. There’s a reason why the tourism has doubled … Read more

The #1 Quality I Look for in a Travel Partner

Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure. -Bob Bitchin As I mentioned before, everything didn’t go as planned during my one week trip to Norway.  However, this is how travel is: not always predictable, a little messy, but always, always worth it. People that picture travel as an endless vacation filled with pure relaxation, rainbows and … Read more

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

hiking trolltunga

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

astor hostel hyde park

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

road trip across america

    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