So you want to get into video, do ya? Well, I’m so glad to hear that because I think YouTube and vlogging are two of the greatest things ever! About 7 years I got my first camcorder right before setting out on a backpacking trip to Argentina. I had never held a camcorder before, I … [Read More]
Eating my way through Chiavenna’s Bresaola Festival
Ask me to name the first Italian meals that come to mind and I’ll list off pizza, pasta, and risotto. Maybe veal parmigiana if you insist I include some meat in there. But bresaola? I had no idea what that was until I arrived in the town of Chiavenna. When I hopped on the train bound for the Italian Alps, all I knew was that there would be a food festival taking place. What kind of food? I wasn’t entirely sure. It wasn’t… [Read More]
How much does a 1-week road trip in Ireland cost?
I already shared my 1 week itinerary for a road trip across Ireland and Northern Ireland, but now the big question: How much did it actually cost? I recently got a message from a reader asking if I could start doing more budget breakdowns for the destinations I visit so that people can have a better idea of what it’… [Read More]
Exploring Bergamo and its Surroundings
I took a couple of side trips during my recent visit to Milan and one of those was to Bergamo, a city that sits at the foothills of the Bergamasque Alps and is only a 1 hour train ride away. The charming city – which feels a lot more like a town! – made an immediate impression upon me. Just a few minutes into my walk of the Old Town, I was already fawning over the warm pastel walls, the weathered shutters, and the clay coloured roof tiles. It’s as picturesque an Italian town as you… [Read More]
An Introduction to Milan: 48 Hours of Art, Food and Fashion
Milan surprised me in so many ways. I think this is one of those cities that is often a little misunderstood and people dismiss it as boring (several friends had told me to skip it), and yet I ended up having a wonderful time there. I personally believe that the secret to a good time in Milan lies in its experiences rather… [Read More]
Hiking in Romania’s Ceahl?u National Park
When you think of hiking destinations in Europe, what places come to mind? For me it’s usually the Alps, the Dolomites, or the Pyrenees. The Eastern Carpathians? That’s a mountain range that I wasn’t really familiar with until I travelled to Romania. I came to the country with a… [Read More]
September: From City Stays to Road Trips
I blogged very little this month. In fact, I think this was the first month that I made travel a priority and kind of took a break from social media and keeping you updated with blog posts in a long time. Part of it was because I had friends and family visiting for an epic road trip across Ireland and Northern Ireland, but I was also feeling a bit tired and just needed to take a step back and enjoy travel just for the sake of travel. So that’s what … [Read More]
Road Tripping Northern Ireland: The Places You Won’t Want to Miss!
When it comes to road trips, Northern Ireland has some pretty spectacular landscapes to boast, and the best way to enjoy these is by driving the Causeway Coastal Route. This drive follows the coastal areas between Belfast and Londonderry and it covers a total distance of more than 300 kilometres (with a few additional detours here and there). It’s the equivalent of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, and it has everything from castles to frightening bridges to natural wonders along the way. I didn’t have enough time to drive the full Causeway Coastal … [Read More]
Why the Osprey Sojourn is the best luggage for travel!
Backpack or suitcase? Straps or wheels? Which of these two types of luggage should you use to pack for a long trip? These are questions I debated back and forth before setting out on this most recent trip around Europe. When I first set out on my big 15-month round-the-world trip I carried a 60L backpack. Even though the size of my pack forced me to adopt a minimalist packing style, I still found the weight to be a little too much for me. Sure, it was super convenient because I … [Read More]
Girls Road Trip: Ireland and Northern Ireland Itinerary
This month I was lucky enough to have my 2 sisters and 2 of my best friends come and travel with me in Ireland and Northern Ireland. My sisters and I had been talking about doing a road trip in Ireland for a while, and earlier this summer we came across an incredible flight deal to Dublin, so we made the split second… [Read More]
Warsaw: The cool up-and-coming capital that’s full of surprises
Warsaw took me by surprise. I feel like the Polish capital is a really well kept secret that very few travellers know about (even I was out of the loop until my recent visit). However, what I found was a really cool city with an up-and-coming art scene, lots of unique attractions, and a bit of a Soviet edge. Visiting Warsaw made me think of a younger version of Berlin before… [Read More]