Travel

It’s the steady rhythm of the ocean that calls me. There aren’t many things in life that give you pure calmness and serenity. For me, it seems to be the steady humming of the ocean. I experienced this beautiful moment on a recent trip to the Greek island of Corfu. …

Cobblestone under my feet. An ocean breeze passed through my hair. Seagulls chirping in the background. The sounds and sights of Porto were unexpected. Before I traveled there, I had thought Porto would be another Instagram ‘oversell’, and one that wouldn’t live up to my expectations. Of course, that thought …

Step out in to nature and refresh at these five nature locations around Berlin, Germany.

  The German, medieval town of Goslar has been on my list for years. But I didn’t know about it before moving to Germany. It’s one of those pleasant surprises that you have when living in a country long enough to discover its hidden treasures. Goslar is one of these …

I fell in love with Germany and Austria the first time I saw the Alps. It was something about the snowcapped white peaks, blue skies, and ancient pine trees that created a calming and at home feeling. Since I live in Berlin, we’re not surrounded by mountains. It’s actually very …

Currywurst, the capital of Germany and history, what words come to mind when you think of Berlin? As a city soaked in years of history, cultures and stories, it’s hard to come to one simple conclusion about Berlin. As a 6-month expat living in Berlin, I’ve found the city to …

Prague is a city of architectural landscapes, beautiful colors and charming river strolls. It’s a hot destination that remains to be on a traveler’s must do list. I highly believe in travel and cultural experiences, and a visit to Prague [short or quick] will give you just this. My visit …

Lisbon, Portugal has been on my ‘must see’ list since its bright, colorful photos first began to appear in my Instagram feed. There’s something about the small, alley roads and tile designs that cover Lisbon which makes it so special. This photographer was drooling over the photos, so when I …

When you first read the title of this blog post, I’m sure you become excited. When we dream of exploring the world, money becomes a quick reality checker. I’ve learned from experience, traveling is just as enjoyable on a large budget as on a small budget. Each experience brings something …