travel tips

We all know the feeling. You’ve been looking forward to this trip for MONTHS. You’ve been counting down the days, booking the flights, sending this...

It’s not the point of traveling is the simple answer, and whether you’re well-traveled or not, it generally makes you come off poorly; either “holier...

My second year at uni has almost come to an end, and what have I accomplished? Aside from my life-changing solo trip to Prague in...

I don’t need to tell you what a special country Italy is. I’ve told you before, many times, and it is the awe of people...

Kia ora! And welcome to the South Island of New Zealand. New Zealand is just outright unique. It’s where adventure meets snowy mountain ranges, a...

Reverse culture shock is a lot like an old relationship. Have you ever looked back on something and made new realizations? When you step away...

Whether you’re working your lil’ booty off and learning new languages, taking on the sweaty backpacker life in the Spain heat (lol me), or embarking on a...

“You look Egyptian but sound like a tourist.” – every local I met in Egypt. While stressing over finals in my last semester of university, I...

This is Know Your $h!t – a series where I help you get in the know before you Shut Up And Go. Get the historical,...

I had just finished two brutal weeks of exams, so the last thing I wanted to do was any more work. I had a week...

This is Know Your $h!t – a series where I help you get in the know before you Shut Up And Go. Get the historical,...

“What are your plans after graduation?” my best friend asked over our pumpkin spice lattes. “Backpacking through Europe,” I responded, trying my best to sound sincere....