Every Trip Tells a Story
Let me just say: I used to be a chronic over-packer. I once brought a hair dryer, 6 books, and three pairs of boots for a weekend trip to Italy. And yet — somehow — I still forgot my toothbrush. After a few too many travel fails (and a painful encounter with blistered feet and…
I didn’t plan to be alone in a foreign city. My friend missed her flight, and there I was—fresh off the plane in Budapest with a dead phone, a crumpled printout of our Airbnb address, and not a single Hungarian word in my vocabulary. Spoiler: I survived. Actually, I thrived. And I think everyone should…
Let’s start with this: I packed too much. Again. This wasn’t my first trip, but Southeast Asia hit different—hotter, more humid, more chaotic (in the best way). And somehow, despite watching 17 minimalist packing videos and reading dozens of “ultimate guides,” I still found myself sitting on my backpack, trying to zip it closed like…
I have decided to go on a volunteer trip to Thailand for a while. I know that I can help people, learn new things and make a difference in the world. But I always assume that I can volunteer for free. (Volunteer HQ Thailand) I was shocked that I have to pay to volunteer. Besides…
After I had come back from my volunteer trip from Thailand (if you haven’t read the blog post, click here!), I had been thinking to go on another voyage. I signed up for the program in Cambodia shortly after I returned home. Why did I choose Cambodia? I always want to visit the country, and…
Thinking about volunteering abroad? Just like any other kind of international travel, preparing for a volunteer trip requires lots of thought to make sure you are making a difference and getting the most out of your trip. BY :pixabay.com Here’s how to get started. Define your goals and expectations. First things, first: ask you why…
I’ll be honest—before I booked my ticket, I barely knew where Georgia was on the map. A friend casually mentioned Tbilisi over coffee, and three hours later, I had a week-long itinerary open on my laptop and a one-way ticket in my inbox. What I didn’t expect? Georgia would become one of the most surprising,…
image by :pixabay.com Working holiday has been a trending topic for a long time now—an opportunity to work and fund your travel along the way sounds like a fantastic idea. Among all the countries offering this chance, the Australian Working Holiday Visa has been the most popular! Why? First of all, it doesn’t have a…
I remember my first trip abroad. I was 15 and I joined an exchange program to study in Japan, the school took care of everything at the time. My second trip abroad was to do an internship in Italy when I was 18. No matter how many times I’ve traveled, the excitement never fades away….
I always thought Italy would be one of those “someday when I’m rich” kind of trips. You know—the kind where you sip espresso in Rome, glide through Venice on a gondola, and eat your weight in pasta with wine that costs more than your rent. But I went anyway. On a budget. And guess what?…