This fall, I bought a roundtrip ticket from New York City to Paris for a short trip to Europe. Why? Because I got a great deal on Air France Economy. I didn’t know what to expect, having never flown the airline before. Here is my experience from pre-boarding to de-planing! Pre-Boarding: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trying to reach …
This fall, I bought a super-saver overseas flight from JFK to CDG so that I could meet up with a friend in Amsterdam. I wasn’t sure what to expect out of a long-haul Delta flight, because I’d only flown short-haul with this carrier. Here is my review of each stage of the flight, and a …
If you’re trying to live the high life without spending the money it takes to get there, I hear you. That’s why you need to learn about travel hacking. Travel hacking is the act of working within the rules of airlines, hotel chains, and credit cards to gain free and upgraded travel at a discount. …
I’ve written in the past about how to afford to travel on a budget. I’ve touched on how I find the best deals on flights, accommodations, and experiences. However, none of that matters if you can’t afford to travel due to monthly expenses at home. Here are a few tips that helped me get rid …
Wow. I’ve learned so much over the years about how to effectively pack a bag for long-term travel. I shudder to think about what a pack rat I used to be. These packing tips for international travel come directly from my experiences traveling to 15+ countries over the past four years, and are my methods …
One of the best aspects of traveling is staying in accommodations around the world, in cultures that differ from your own. Unique hotels are always on my radar, and lodging should be an experience that sets that destination apart in your memories. These 9 hotels have proven to be some of the most unique accommodations …
Since I began traveling, I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in long-term and short-term experiences abroad. That also means I’ve gone through culture shock and reverse culture shock several times. During my first time out of the country, I experienced culture shock for the first time. Thankfully, I was with a wonderful summer study abroad …
People from all different walks of life love to travel. Some also love their day job at home, and make the most of their vacation time. But, if you want to be abroad long-term, then these opportunities to live abroad may be a good fit for you! 1 // Serve in the Peace Corps If …
When I first started this whole travel blogging thing, I had no idea what I was doing. Honestly, I sometimes still feel like I don’t have a clue, especially with the rapid nature of transformation in this industry. That’s where Facebook groups for bloggers come in. In “real life,” I don’t know any other travel …
It’s no secret that travel can be a high-stakes situation. Solo female travelers face even higher risks of unwanted attention, being the victims of crime, and even worse while abroad. These safety tips for solo female travelers are meant to share my experience of traveling alone, but do not mean you won’t be targeted. Ladies, …
