Plovdiv is one of the best places in Europe! It’s a dreamy little town with an amazing history. It’s one of the oldest cities in Europe and, in fact, one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world! It was directly on the trade route between Western Europe and Istanbul (then Constantinople) so it…
A lot of us grew up being smothered from head-to-toe with sunscreen before going to the beach. It didn’t occur to us or our parents that these chemicals can damage kill coral reefs. Most of us realize that we are f***ing up the environment pretty badly and I think people want to do better. They…
Over the years we’ve picked up lots of tips on how to travel cheap. I’m going to share our best ones with you now because I want everyone to realize that their dreams of travel are completely attainable. You don’t need lots of money. You just need to be bold and resourceful. I’m giving you…
Let’s talk about your backpacks, travel bags, and how to pack for a trip! My advice boils down to this: get an efficient backpack, a comfortable travel bag and, unless you’re moving cross-country, avoid anything that seems like luggage. You don’t need that much stuff. A backpack can make or break your trip. A good…
One of the best things to do in Thailand is going to see the elephants. They’re huge and majestic and beautiful. Everyone wants to get that sweet shot of themselves with an elephant looking cool AF. I’m going to tell you what it’s like to visit them and how to do it while treating the…
Get a Tile Mate or, even better, the Tile Mate 4-pack so you don’t have to worry about a lost passport, lost wallet or lost phone. Honestly, it’s something you should use in your daily life even if you aren’t traveling (looking at you, college-aged me who thought your body could handle shots). A quick disclaimer…
Polaroid film is fun and bringing a mini Polaroid camera with you on your trip is a great idea! It’s exciting to have the picture in your hand right away. You can give it to someone you meet as a memento or leave them somewhere for a stranger to find. Jon puts them into his…
I’ve made you a list of things to do in Salzburg, Austria – a small town with beautiful, old baroque buildings and a view of the Alps in the distance. There is plenty of history, natural beauty & beer to keep you occupied here. We didn’t plan to stay here that long, but ended up…
There are a bunch of fun things to do in Munich and we really enjoyed our time there. It’s a clean, interesting city with lots of green space and plenty of great beer. You should always have a beer in your hand during your visit and with a biergarten every fifteen feet you should have…
There are so many amazing things to do in Nola! It would take a lifetime to really get to know all the ins and outs of this muggy, jazzy, sexy, witchy city. Old traditions live alongside new ones that pop up every year. I don’t know if I believe you could ever know this place…
