When I celebrated a low-key New Years Eve at a friend's house last January, I could never have predicted where I would end up. I didn't know that I would be on the road for over 100 days or that I would be featured in AFAR and National Geographic Travel (twice!). I didn't know I would reach … [Read more...] about 2013: My Year in Review
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Travel Product I Love: Tieks Ballet Flats
I just received my first pair of Tieks, stunning leather ballet flats that fold up and are ideal for travel. The brand is very clever on social media (check out their Instagram if you don't believe me) and has become a favorite of celebrities like Oprah, brides, and most recently, bloggers. I … [Read more...] about Travel Product I Love: Tieks Ballet Flats
My Favorite Austrian Meals
How is Austrian food different than German food? That is what I asked myself in my week or so in the country. Sure, there are a lot of similarities, but here are a few of my favorite dishes from my visits to Innsbruck, Vienna, and Salzburg. Hungarian Style Goulash, Stubaier Gletscher, … [Read more...] about My Favorite Austrian Meals
My Favorite German Meals
I already told you all about my favorite dishes in Portugal, but how did I fare in the land of bratwurst, pretzels and sauerkraut? My favorite German meals were of the traditional variety and a few that reminded me of home. So without further adieu, I present you with some food porn. Potatoes at … [Read more...] about My Favorite German Meals
Australian Backpacker Bars
Backpacker bars make the travel scene what it is in Australia: "no worries." Most major hostels have their own in-house bars but each one is unique, with cheap drinks, activities and rowdy backpackers abound. They're the only places where you will find a party every night of the … [Read more...] about Australian Backpacker Bars