In Paris, a rainy day is nothing unusual, especially in fall or winter. Yes, a rainy day can be a bummer if you have a picnic planned. But honestly, Paris can be lovely in the rain. Take it from me – I lived in Paris for a year, so I know very well what to … Read more
I’ve written a lot of posts about the Camino: what to pack, what surprised me most, the life lessons I learned. But the question that I’m asked time and time again is: How much does the Camino de Santiago cost? How much should I budget for it? I was surprised by how inexpensive the Camino … Read more
In May 2018, I spent six days walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path, an 84-mile trail that stretches across Northern England. The path follows Hadrian’s Wall, a 2,000-year-old Roman wall built by the emperor Hadrian. I absolutely loved my experience walking Hadrian’s Wall, and wanted to share my packing list as I haven’t found a Hadrian’s … Read more
When I was planning my walk along Hadrian’s Wall, the thing that overwhelmed me most was booking my Hadrian’s Wall walk accommodation. Should I stay in B&Bs? I wondered. What about hostels? Or should I scrap it all and just camp? When I looked online, it was hard to find hotels near Hadrian’s Wall. As … Read more
In May, I spent eight days in Japan with my little sister. And truly, it was one of the best trips, if not the best trip, of my life. Japan is a magical place and I fell completely in love with it. I’ve never met nicer people, seen more adorable objects/foods, or felt more confused … Read more
For this month’s Living Abroad series, we’re talking to Camila, a Canadian travel writer living in Scotland. Here, she talks about celebrating Burns night, understanding the thick Scottish accent, and her tips on moving to Scotland. She also discusses the pros and cons of living in Scotland, and shares what she misses most about home. … Read more
Today, our American Expats series takes us to Kyrgyzstan where we meet Brittany, an English teacher living in Kyrgyzstan with her husband and daughter. We talked about living in Central Asia’s only democracy, raising a baby abroad, and the one way Kyrgyzstan is surprisingly similar to Colorado… Quick facts about living in Kyrgyzstan: Languages: Kyrgyz, Russian Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som … Read more
For this month’s Living Abroad series, our next stop is Spain. Cat Gaa, a Chicago native, moved to Seville, Spain, in 2007, and is now living in Madrid with her Spanish husband and young son (with another on the way!). Here, she talks about churros, unique Spanish festivals, and walking the Camino. Quick facts about living in Madrid: … Read more
Browsing through my photos of Tbilisi, Georgia, was a slightly surreal experience. Was I really in Tbilisi last summer? Did I actually spend four days in the Republic of Georgia, a tiny country located on the other side of the world? I wasn’t in Tbilisi long, but immediately, I was smitten. Georgia’s capital city is … Read more
Today, for my Living Abroad series, I’m chatting with Diane, a New Jersey native who has been living in France as an expat since 2012. Here, she shares about French style, cheek kisses, and the honest ups and downs of being an American expat in France. She also shares her tips for future expats in France, detailing … Read more