I wrote this a couple years ago for a publication that ended up publishing a different essay of mine instead. As I’ve started to see a few travel tour companies with excellent fall sales, I decided it was worth sharing…
My 10 Favorite Hostels in Eastern Europe
Western Europe Hostels vs. Eastern Europe Hostels In my last post, I wrote about my love for hostels, why I think they’re an excellent choice for many types of travelers, and why there are some hostels I’d choose to stay…
My 10 Favorite Hostels in Western Europe (So Far)
It’s time for my quarterly attempt at convincing you to consider staying in hostels. As a travel advisor, I research and book accommodations for all budgets and travel styles, from luxury resorts to the cheapest shared rooms available. I think…
Top 10 Europe Destinations for Fall
Though it is currently as hot as the surface of the sun in New Orleans, it’s also August, and that means that fall will arrive in the reasonable places in the northern hemisphere sooner than seems possible. I cannot emphasize…
Top Europe Destinations for Summer (For Affordable Prices and Fewer Crowds)
One of my favorite things about summer is stalking everyone’s vacation photos on social media. Even if I’ve never met you in person, you can be sure that I’m watching the Instagram stories of your Amalfi Coast boat ride or…
Valladolid and the Most Beautiful Cenote
I arrived in Valladolid exhausted from the two nights I’d spent in Holbox where the hostel parties kept me awake half the night. The room I’d reserved in Valladolid was part of the same hostel chain that I’d stayed in…
