What made my trip to Turkey so memorable was definitely the people, but the food also stands out in my mind. I'd had "Mediterranean style" cuisine before, namely kebabs, but I had dishes I'd never heard of and may never find back home. What's so memorable isn't necessarily the restaurants … [Read more...] about My Favorite Turkish Meals
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Walking the High Line in New York City
Before starting a full week of long hours at work, my sister and I decided to spend a few hours wandering around New York. We had enough time to drop our bags off at the hotel before lunch at Five Napkin Burger with Lauren, one of my good friends from my time in Australia. I couldn't believe that it … [Read more...] about Walking the High Line in New York City
The Art of the Day Trip
There's not always enough time to devote a full stay at a given destination, which is where the day trip comes into play. Throughout my travels, if I've found myself with an extra day, I'll take the train to another city to wander around. It allows me to see something new without having to deviate … [Read more...] about The Art of the Day Trip
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Atlanta
I've lived in Atlanta for most of my life and have become a professional at having fun with hardly any money. Experiencing the my city doesn't have to be expensive, as there are plenty of free and cheap things to do in Atlanta. Start by downloading the Scoutmob app on your iPhone, which offers … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Atlanta
Return to Montreal
It had been six years since I wandered the Europeanesque streets of Montreal. When I decided to attend the Travel Blog Exchange conference in Toronto, I knew I wanted to retourner à Montréal but to do it differently this time around. Sure, I had a great time visiting during college fall break … [Read more...] about Return to Montreal