Taken: Tourists in Paris

This is a story about two tourists in Paris. Everyone had seen “Taken” except me and I was warned repeatedly “don’t get in a taxi with a stranger in Paris.” Got it. (Disclaimer: when you warn me not do something, like go to Albania, I’m going to do it). So after missing the train to

9 Tips for Saving Money toward Travel

The number one reason people tell me they can’t go on holiday abroad is lack of money. The second reason is that they don’t have the time off work.  Americans are way down there with Thailand and the Philippines when it comes to our employers’ generosity of paid holidays from work. We are the bottom

Lost Luggage in Athens

“I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.” -Maya Angelou Well, shit. I think it must tell you I’m a horrible person because I LOST my mind when they lost my backpack. Rewind three

Your Travel First Aid Kit – Advice from a Nurse

So usually when traveling these are the things I take. But, I will say sometimes I don't take any because I am a bit irresponsible and because I travel in Asia often, I can afford to buy this stuff as I need it.  5 Items in My Travel First Aid Kit: 1. Band-Aids. Just bring

A Bohemian in Bohemia – Cesky Krumlov

People (ok, not a lot of people, but some, and my pinterest wishlist fits right in) have called my style “boho-chic” which I love, like a few of my fashion idols Nichole Richie and Vanessa Hudgens, so I was ecstatic to be going to what guide books described as the “last true bohemian town”. Cesky

9 Tips for Safe Couchsurfing

I am an avid fan of Couchsurfing.org.  By searching profiles, you can stay with strangers (for free!) all over the world. I have made long-lasting friends from crashing on their couches. I have seen small towns and huge cities from a local’s view. I rarely have a bad experience with Couchsurfing (CS), but I’m going