Kosovo is one of the world's youngest countries, having established its independence in 1991. The country is predominantly Muslim with a high percentage of Albanians. Currently, the country is a wonderful place to visit, but in previous years, it was a disputed terrorist between Serbia and modern day Kosovo due to political and historical tensions. … Continue reading Why Kosovo Should Be on Your Travel Radar
Gjirokaster, Albania is a city packed full of history. With a citadel dating back to the 13th century and architecture known to date from the 17th century, the city is a delight. Formally known as ‘the city of silver stones’ due to the reflection of the stones during a sunny day, the city has become … Continue reading Explore Gjirokaster: A Historical Gem in Albania
Located in Eastern France, the Alsace region of France is a delight for the senses. The French towns and villages offer wonderful and hearty food options. They also showcase stunning architecture and charm. This collection makes for a splendid holiday for anyone. Strasbourg Strasbourg, France, is known as the capital of the region. It is … Continue reading Explore the Enchanting Alsace Region of France
Oh, Portugal! What do you think of when you hear the name of this often underrated country? Most people conjure images of colorful buildings and trams! While you'd certainly be correct to associate these images with Portugal (perhaps more specifically Lisbon), but the country has so much more to offer. I will be covering some … Continue reading Best Places to Visit in Portugal
Portland, OR (I don't own the rights to this image) I decided to take a Flixbus bus down to Portland, OR from Seattle, WA (current city) for a long "weekend" (midweek). Flixbuses are giant green buses known usually for routes in Europe, but they have begun services in the United States and Canada. The journey … Continue reading Tips for Visiting Portland, OR
Once you have finished exploring the mainland from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya, it'll be time to fly to one of the islands to anchor yourself for the rest of your trip. The most common destinations include flying into Krabi or Phuket. A one-way ticket to Krabi can be as low as $62 USD (and possibly … Continue reading The Perfect Thai Island Itinerary: ~1 week
Finding cheap eats is one of my favorite things to do in a new city, especially an expensive one! The city of Reykjavik is adorable, colorful, but oh so costly! A pastry from my favorite shop (Sandholt) that you can read about in an earlier article runs about $3 USD 495 ISK). In contrast, you … Continue reading 3 Places for Cheap Eats in Reykjavik
Jerash, Jordan 🇯🇴 The Middle East is a region between western Asia and north-eastern Africa. This hotly disputed area is understood in the West as being strife with conflict. The region is unfortunately characterized by a number of stereotypes that play into people's fears regarding visiting countries like Egypt or Jordan. For the purpose of … Continue reading 4 Top Places to Visit in the Middle East
Black church The Snaefellsnes peninsula is located on the western side of Iceland. Home to a national park, the stone rock bridge and small towns, this area of Iceland is one for the books! From the regions natural beauty to its homely feel, this part of the country is simply stunning but very different from … Continue reading Wandering Snaefellsnes and Kirkjufell
The South coast of Iceland is known for waterfalls and black sand beaches along with the small town of Vik, which has gained popularity among tourists and locals alike. Vik is also a good base for continuing onto Diamond beach and a well-known glacier out past Diamond beach. While I don't typically take tours, I … Continue reading Exploring the South Coast of Iceland
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