At this point, you can basically associate vegan with Berlin. This is one of my favorite cities in the world, from the first time I visited as a student in Barcelona. Yet another reason to love Berlin? All the delicious vegan options! Here are all the spots you should check out for vegan food in …
Amsterdam on a Budget: Is It Possible?
Amsterdam is known as one of the most expensive cities in the world. That begs the question: Is Amsterdam on a budget a possibility? When I visited for the first time, planning and on-the-ground expenses were both more than I usually spend on travel. But, they were not as expensive as I expected. Read on …
Heineken Experience Amsterdam Visitor Guide
The Heineken Experience was the most unexpected aspect of my time in Amsterdam. I absolutely loved seeing the brewery, and recommend anyone to have The Heineken Experience in their Amsterdam itinerary (even though I didn’t originally)! Here, I’ll share the pros and cons of buying your tickets in-person, and talk a bit about the museum …
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Visitor Guide
Any trip to the Netherlands is incomplete without a visit to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. It houses the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings in the world. On my visit to Amsterdam, I knew I had to see it with my own eyes. My friend, Destiney, and I booked tickets in advance to …
Anne Frank House in Amsterdam Visitor Guide
Anne Frank House in Amsterdam was by far the most important part of my trip to the Netherlands. As a middle schooler in the United States, Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl was the first account I read from the perspective of a Jew who lived during the Holocaust. Anne’s story changed my …
Vegan Amsterdam: Top 5 Vegan and Veg-Friendly Spots
I’ve been to several cities in Europe, and the vegan scenes never disappoint. Safe to say, I had high expectations for vegan Amsterdam. My expectations were exceeded. Here are the top 5 dishes I ate from vegan and veg-friendly restaurants (ie. restaurants that serve animal products but also have clearly marked vegan dishes) in Amsterdam, …
20 Insane Cyber Monday Travel Sales in 2019
There are tons of insane Cyber Monday travel sales this year. After doing some research, I’ve compiled a list of the best ones for you. Before you start searching, please keep these things in mind: Search through Skyscanner for the best deal for your intended dates. Book directly with the airline. Disaster may ensue if …
The 7 Best Tools for a Travel Blog
They say it takes money to make money. Well, I’m no longer in denial. It’s time to upgrade some of the free plans I use to maintain Sarah L. Travels and go pro, since I’m expanding this venture as we speak. I’ve been doing tons of research to help me streamline my processes on my …
Christmas 2019 Travel Gifts for Her
Decorations are out of storage. Christmas trees are up. Peppermint mochas are back at Starbucks. The holiday season is upon us! And so is the time to pick out the perfect gift for the traveler in your life. In the spirit of sharing, I’ve compiled a list of all the best travel gifts for her …
Train Layover in Belgium: Essential Guide to Brussels
Belgium. Oh, Belgium. I highly underestimated how much I would love this country. On my most recent trip to Europe, I purposely planned a train layover in Belgium, because I had yet to see the country. I know a train layover doesn’t count as seeing a destination, but I couldn’t pass up the chance when …