Maybe this is the mulled wine memories talking but there is something magical about Europe in December. The Christmas markets, the old architecture, the cold weather and, of course, the hearty food gives it such an exciting and festive feel. It’s like being in a fairytale. I think everyone has to visit Europe in December at least once in their…
UPDATED MAR 2020. The holiday season is upon us which means the gift-giving season is upon us. Today I’m making your shopping list making a little easier by sharing these 15 practical gifts for travelers that your travel-loving friend will be able to use again and again. If you have a friend with a big trip coming up in 2019, or…
UPDATED MAR 2020. I spent a weekend in Oslo with my best friend during my birthday trip to Norway and fell even more in love with it than I already was. Here are my tips for spending your own weekend in Oslo and getting the most bang for your buck. Norway is known for being expensive so this guide will…
UPDATED FEB 2020. We all want a photo memory of our memorable life experiences. One of the challenges of traveling solo is getting nice travel photos that actually include you in them. Here’s my guide on how to get photos as a solo female traveler. I’m sharing the methods I use the most, as well as some that I don’t…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Whoever created the idea that getting old is something to dread or fear was living wrong in my opinion. For me, each year gets better. The more I learn and grow, the more I enjoy life. As I’m writing this, I’m about to enter a new decade and I’m not scared or dreading it at all. I’m…
UPDATED FEB 2020. After sharing my experience of glamping in South Africa at Bukela Game Lodge, I realized that I still had so much more to share that would be useful to other travelers. That post was already pretty long though, so I decided to round up the rest of my tips here in today’s post to help you plan…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Before I packed my bags for South Africa I read a lot of blogs on what to wear on safari. To be honest, most of the guides I read seem a bit impractical and focused more towards an audience who want to dress up for Instagram shots instead of practical packers like myself. So, here we are.…
UPDATED FEB 2020. My number one travel bucket list item has always been to go on an African safari. The Lion King was the first movie I ever saw at the cinemas and, that day, the dream seed was planted. I didn’t have a specific country in mind, I simply wanted to live out my Lion King dreams, see the…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Hands up if you’ve told someone about your solo travel dreams and been met with comments about how you shouldn’t do it because if you do, you’ll be killed/kidnapped/beheaded/mugged/raped and/or any other super scary thing. Does that sound familiar? I know I’ve heard these things a million times. I’ve heard it all, even ‘don’t go there you’ll…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Planning a trip to Europe can be overwhelming. There are just so many countries to visit – sometimes it can feel like ‘where do I even start?’ We all know the heavy hitters like Venice, Paris, and London and, while they are all certainly worth a visit, there are also some lesser-known places that are worth adding…