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 …
Every time I travel, I track my expenses and share them with my readers. I write a travel expense report for each trip to help me analyze my own expenses while on the road, and also to be transparent with my readers about how much I really spend. As I learn more about saving money …
There is but one word to describe the Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris: whimsical. Absolutely whimsical. Since I’d already visited the Louvre and seen other highlights of Paris, I wanted to visit a museum that wasn’t full of tourists, but was still interesting. Oh, and did I mention that I’m an absolute Monet fanatic? So, …
Vegan Paris makes the city of love and lights rank even higher in my book. On my first visit to the city, I was with a friend who wasn’t veggie. I still had a great time, and delicious food! But, I waited to try the all-vegan and vegetarian places for my more recent trip. Vegan …
Berlin Cathedral, or Berliner Dom, is the jewel of the Berlin skyline. With its aqua domes and gorgeous architecture, this cathedral invites visitors in with grace, class, and an air of romance. On my first visit to Berlin, I didn’t go inside, but rather admired it from its lawn. This time, I made it a …
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin is one of many tributes to the millions of people who were tortured, executed, and ethnically cleansed by the evil Nazi regime. Remembering history, and to do so from the perspectives of the marginalized, is one of the most important ways we can educate ourselves …
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 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 …
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 …
