What's the best meal you've ever had?
For me, it's hard to choose. Was it my first Roman artichoke? Dinner at Frenchie Bar a Vins in Paris? Breakfast in a countryside B&B just outside Parma, Italy?
They all stand out in my mind. All...
5 trips to skip this summer (and where to go instead)
Jun 06, 2019 / travel how-tos
Over the last few years, more and more places have been suffering from overtourism. I wrote about it a couple years ago and said: "These places have been overwhelmed by vacationers and cruise ship passengers and backpackers and that overwhelm has had far-reaching consequences for locals...
Switzerland on a Budget: Local Tips for Traveling Cheaper
Mar 11, 2019 / ask a local, budgeting + saving, travel how-tos
Switzerland doesn’t have to be the crazy expensive vacation spot people say it is. Here’s the skinny on traveling Switzerland on a budget.
Where Should I Travel in Europe? 9 Small Towns for Charm-Seekers.
Jan 03, 2019 / travel how-tos
If I had a buck for every time I saw someone ask "where should I visit in Europe?" I'd be a wealthy woman.
But if you know me, you already know that I think this is the wrong question. Because we're all so different. And what delights one person might overwhelm...
How to Travel the World Full-Time (Without Going Broke) & Other Useful Tips for Travel
Sep 26, 2018 / travel how-tos
After over six years on the road and two blog posts every week, I've got a pretty substantial pile of tips, tricks, and how-tos for traveling the world (full-time or short-term). And because sometimes that content gets buried, I thought today I'd collect some of the most useful posts and...
Full-Time Travel for Introverts
Aug 09, 2018 / most popular posts, travel how-tos
People often get the (false) impression that I'm an extrovert.
There are so many reasons for this: I'm talkative with strangers. I like being on stage. I frequently find myself taking charge of groups. I travel full-time. I'm constantly meeting new people. I feel mostly at ease introducing myself to someone...
