Since practically August, I’ve seen hundreds of reels, blog posts, and magazine articles listing what the writer assures us are the “Best” Christmas markets in Europe. How do they come up with these lists? There are hundreds (HUNDREDS) of Christmas…
A (Possibly Controversial) Blog Post about Money and Travel
In the United States, we’ve been so conditioned to keep finances private that I have felt conflicted about writing this blog post for a long time. And why? Why are we taught that our financial situations should only be mentioned…
Why I Don’t Love the Way Travel Media Talks About Solo Travel
Solo travel seems to be more popular than ever right now. Social media is saturated with travelers who decided to take a journey alone and want to encourage you to do the same, and I’ve read countless personal essays in…
Morocco and Why I Recommend Small-Group Travel Tours
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…
