Besides Christmas time, summer is my favorite time of year in Chicago. As the threat of last minute snowstorms that spring sometimes likes to bestow upon the city fades away, the winter coats can be stored…
Category: Destinations
20+ Best & Most Unique Tours in Chicago: Architecture, History & Food
Chicago is the perfect destination; it has something for everybody. Whether you’re interested in architecture, history or food, Chicago has it all—including unique tours that cater to these interests. Having grown up in the Chicagoland…
Best Hostels for Digital Nomads in Istanbul: Asian & European Side
Istanbul is an excellent place to spend some time for any digital nomad looking for affordable living costs. Everything is very cheap in Turkey, so Istanbul is especially perfect for beginning digital nomads willing to…
Best Places to Ski in Europe Without Renting a Car
As an American, I was surprised at how much cheaper (and better) skiing was in Europe than in the US. Lift tickets, ski rentals, accommodation and food were all cheaper, and overall it was all…
Carmarthen, UK Guide: Things to Do, Day Trips & More
Unless you’re from around Carmarthenshire or Wales, it’s likely that you’ve never heard of Carmarthen. But Carmarthen not only has an impressive history but still has lots of things to do and see, along with…
35 Things to Do in Pembrokeshire: Nature, Castles & History
It’s no secret that Pembrokeshire is one of the best places to visit not only in Wales but the entire UK. Even back in Victorian times Pembrokeshire was a popular place to go on vacation,…
How to Get to “Harry Potter” Beach Without a Car: Dobby’s Grave & Shell Cottage
Just as when I was in Ireland and wanted to get to the Cliffs of Moher without a car to see the Harry Potter cave, I had the same issue when I wanted to see…
How to See the Cliffs of Moher from Galway Without a Car & For Free
If you’re visiting Ireland, you’ll likely want to visit the Cliffs of Moher. And you’re right to want that; they’re gorgeous! If like me you arrived to nearby Galway without a car, rest assured you…
East to West by Train with Amtrak USA Rail Pass: DC to California
I jumped on the chance to travel the entire US from east to west by train when the Amtrak USA Rail Pass was on sale. I wanted to travel the whole country, which is why…
8 Best Stops on the California Zephyr with Rail Pass
The Amtrak USA Rail Pass allows you to hop off up to ten times on two lines. I chose the California Zephyr as one of the train lines, and I was looking for the best…
30+ Magical Harry Potter Themed Places ALL over the World!
Harry Potter is loved all over the world. How do I know this? Because anywhere in the world that I travel, I find real-life Harry Potter themed places. And of course, I go out of…
14+ Beautiful Places for a 2-Week Road Trip in Wales
Wales, although smaller and less popular than the two countries it shares an island with, is packed with beautiful places. And to help you explore it fully, I’m sharing 14 places I visited on a…
Guide to the Harry Potter Train in Scotland: Steam vs Diesel
Going on the Harry Potter train and seeing the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct was top of my bucket list, so I was ecstatic to get the chance to visit Scotland this year and do it! Things…
Old Cemeteries to Visit Around the World
I don’t know about you, but I love to visit old cemeteries when I travel. If there’s an old cemetery in town when I’m exploring a new place, I actively try to visit it. There’s…
