Wondering how to use points for free hotel stays? It’s a tale as old as time- I’ve got champagne taste on a beer budget. So I’m constantly on the hunt for creative ways to make my travel budget go further! And because only thing better than travel is free travel, I HAD to figure out […]

  I know what you’re thinking- wine being less expensive than water in Italy sounds too good to be true. You sit down at a picturesque European cafe and ask for the essential 3: water, wine, and coffee. When they arrive, you have a shot of water (literally, a glass the size of a shot […]

Solo travel is the best travel. But if you’ve never done it before, you’re probably looking for tips for first-time solo travelers! I’m not going to waste your time talking about how freeing and empowering it is because if you’re here, I know you already appreciate it (even if you haven’t done it before) and […]

One thing most people expect in Italy is mind-blowing food, and for good reason. How can you make sure you get to experience it? Look out for these signs that a restaurant in Italy is a tourist trap!  Italy has all the saucy, fluffy, flavorful, and authentic pastas, breads, pastries, and cheeses that you could […]

I know what you’re thinking- why would someone (especially a woman traveling solo) use a dating app abroad? And is it even safe for women traveling solo to use dating apps? Sure, dating apps are a way to meet people (or maybe get murdered), but they’re also a traveler’s dream for finding authentic experiences, the […]

I am a planner. Container Store? Yes please. Separate day planners for work and personal life? Check. Paralyzing fear of committing to any engagement both too far in advance and too last minute? Guilty. But with travel, so many factors are difficult to control- which means that I’ve make an insane number of rookie travel […]

One of my best pieces of advice for when you go to Europe is do not be afraid of public transportation. Read on for a quick explanation of the easiest, cheapest way to book train and bus tickets in Europe! If you live somewhere that you’re accustomed to driving all the time, using public transit […]