Would you believe me if I told you this wasn't my first time? There have been caves before, Coober Pedy in Australia, and caves since, last week in Tennessee, but none quite measured up to where I stayed in Cappadocia. In the land of fairy chimneys and Mars-esque landscapes, I found myself … [Read more...] about Sleeping in a Cave in Cappadocia
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Where I Slept in Turkey
*As of 2018, this post has been reorganized to provide more information about each place I stayed. This post was from before I started taking room photos and includes affiliate links.* I pride myself on being a budget traveler who is most comfortable in hostels, but I also got to stay at … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Turkey
Travel Product I Love: Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII Backpack
The Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII arrived on my doorstep and I thought it was a mistake. But it was really a Christmas surprise from Brooke, my editor at Her Packing List! I had so much fun checking out the features and took it to work with me every day. There are dozens of great pockets in the front … [Read more...] about Travel Product I Love: Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII Backpack
In Love With Gallery Hostel
I've long considered Palmer's Lodge in London to be my all-time favorite hostel, but I may now have to reconsider. After checking it out on my friend the Budget Traveller's Luxury Hostels project, I knew I had to book my stay at Gallery Hostel for the Travel Bloggers Unite conference in Porto. It … [Read more...] about In Love With Gallery Hostel
Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel
I realized that I've never actually reviewed my all-time, favorite hostel, Palmers Lodge in London, England. Every time I go to London, which is becoming much more frequent these days, I stay at the Swiss Cottage location, a former mansion. On my first visit, for New Years in 2008, I stayed … [Read more...] about Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel