Since arriving in Paris last August, I’ve traveled through over 30 cities spread across 8 countries (with 2 new countries already booked!). Other than my tips and tricks found in “How I afford to Travel,” I’ve decided to show you guys some apps for exploring the magnificent continent of Europe (although many apps are applicable globally). This […]
Category: Europe
2015 RECAP
2015: A year of risks. A year of faith. A year of adjustments. Moving to Paris wasn’t a piece of cake (where’s Marie Antoinette when I need her?). There were tears; of sadness and joy. I’ve been blessed in so many aspects of my life. MY SUPPORT SYSTEM BLOWS ME AWAY. You guys keep me strong. You keep me […]
Dalmatian Coast Video
GUYS. I tried to be all professional and make a video. However, you’ll notice that my camera is not high quality, and my hands apparently shook every time I tried filming. Regardless, here’s a video of my time spent along the Dalmatian Coast! I discovered 3 new countries, and I would go back in a […]
Intial Explorations
Tomorrow marks 2 weeks. My life has totally been turned upside down. France is considered a “Western,” 1st world country – but oh how different it is. CULTURE SHOCK. It’s real. I figured I would have it when I went to Russia, but well, it’s RUSSIA. But France? Pff. How wrong I was. Thankfully, I’m […]
Skimming through Switzerland
By definition, to skim is to move quickly and lightly over. And I’m sorry Switzerland, but I was forced to. Fortunately, Paris is only 3 hours away so I’m praying I’ll stop by again soon. 😉 To switch up my blog posts, for Switzerland I’m going to pick a couple categories and choose the moment […]
ITALY PART 2
Upon returning from Amsterdam, I stayed again with my dear friend Ludovica. She had plenty planned for my last few days in Italy. First off was Assisi, home of St. Francis. We only visited two churches (there were more) because we wanted to save time for the Rocca Maggiore (castle). Alas, by the time we hiked the […]
Amsterdam 2015
I titled this post as Amsterdam 2015 because heaven knows I’ll be back. This trip was a brand new experience for me as it was the first time I have traveled one on one with a friend. Luckily, I got to chose which one. 😉 Ludovica (who I’ve been staying with in Italy) joined me […]
ITALY: PART 1
For the last three years, one of my closest friends has invited me to join her family during their summer holidays in Italy. They’re Italian and their extended family still lives in Italy. This trip would have been nigh impossible without their generosity and hospitality. Since I was waiting on my visa, my friends arrived […]
10 Reasons Why I Felt Safe Living In Russia
In September 2014, I took an incredible leap of faith that changed the course of my life. I joined International Language Programs (ILP) and moved to Moscow, Russia for 4 months. Without fail, the number one question I’m asked regarding this trip is “did you feel safe?” In addition to Russia being my first time abroad, I […]
HOSTELS: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
All people fall into one of three categories concerning hostels. You gladly stay at them, you strictly avoid them, or you know nothing about them. Whereas I’ve only stayed in a handful of hostels, I’m not quite the hostel expert as other travelers. I do feel like I can shed some light on the subject. You win some, […]