15 Fantastic Books About France to Add to Your Shelf

As most of my readers know, I’m both an avid reader and francophile. So I suppose it’s only natural that I’ve read a truckload of books about France. So here it is: the best books about France I’ve ever read, including fiction, non-fiction, and memoirs. Note- all of these books take place in France. While […]

13 Unique Things to Do in Tbilisi: A Tbilisi Travel Guide

Last year, I fell head-over-heels in love with Tbilisi, Georgia. Though I would’ve had trouble pointing it out on a map, I immediately felt drawn to Tbilisi’s vibe: bohemian, colorful, and wine-obsessed. Some media outlets are saying that Tbilisi is one of the most exciting cities in the world. All I know is if you […]

Travel and Blogging Recap: September 2019

Updated: October 15, 2019 Hey guys! I’ve decided to bring back my monthly recaps. Blogging these days feels so… strategic, so I wanted to have a place where I could casuaully share my travel plans, book recommendations, and life updates. I’m also going to start sharing traffic and income reports. Thanks for reading! Hey everyone! […]

Best Beaches in Sicily — Plus Places to Stay Nearby as well

Sicily is one of the regions of Europe that seems to have an enduring allure for visitors, and it is the stunning coastline and its beautiful beaches that are at the heart of this attraction. There is a variety of beaches which range from the stretches of golden sand to little coves and inlets where […]

Where to stay and the best things to do in Panama

Panama is a country that has long been at the crossroads of trade and transport in Central America, as it is a relatively narrow country that has the Caribbean Sea on its north and eastern side, and the Pacific to the south and west. While historically there was a trade in moving goods across Panama […]

Where to stay and the best things to do in Belize

The small country of Belize belies a hugely diverse place to explore that is just as interesting away from the coast as it is when you are exploring the stunning Caribbean coast of this Central American nation. Its history as a British colony means that it is the only country in Central America where English […]

My first experience with an electric scooter in Bangkok

During the five years that they took to build my local skytrain station, I was busy planning all of the trips that I would do with my bicycle in Bangkok. Unfortunately, about a year or so before it opened, they banned regular bicycles from the train for much of the day. The only exception were […]

What Living as an Expat in Berlin is Really Like

Updated: October 8, 2019 Hey guys! Welcome back to American Expats, a series that shows you what it’s like to live as an expat in cities around the world. Our latest interview is with Natalye, a California native who lives as an expat in Berlin with her German husband and son. Here, Natalye describes public nudity, her […]

What Living as in Expat in Berlin is Really Like

Hey guys! Welcome back to American Expats, a series that shows you what it’s like to live as an expat in cities around the world. Our latest interview is with Natalye, a California native who lives as an expat in Berlin with her German husband and son. Here, Natalye describes public nudity, her obsession with German baked […]

17 Super-Fun Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Paris

In Paris, a rainy day is nothing unusual, especially in fall or winter. Yes, a rainy day can be a bummer if you have a picnic planned. But honestly, Paris can be lovely in the rain. Take it from me – I lived in Paris for a year, so I know very well what to […]

10 Ways That Living Abroad Permanently Changed Me

In the past ten years, I’ve lived abroad in three countries: Argentina, France, and most, recently, Uganda. As a result, I’ve learned that moving to another country will change you, in ways big and small. From what you to eat to how you see the world… and possibly even your accent. Here’s how living abroad […]