Coronavirus has us all stuck at home playing all the games, finishing all of Netflix, and living on “airport rules.” If technology and social media hasn’t gotten the best of you yet, now is the time to travel virtually and for free and see all those places you wished you saw but without the lines and fees!
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9 Romantic Places for Couple Travel
There is no wrong way to celebrate romance. Maybe you’re celebrating love for a special person in your life or maybe you’re celebrating love for yourself. Maybe you’re celebrating your love for life and travel. Either way, make sure you’re planning for somewhere romantic. Not to worry, I’ve got you covered: these are 9 of the most romantic places I’ve been that I recommend for couple travel.
What to Wear in Morocco (and More)
Morocco is a travel destination with so much to offer, like the Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains, camels, Moroccan spices, windy souks and markets, snake charmers, and religious mosques. However, you want to respect the local customs and values. Check out this post for what to wear in Morocco (and more).
Schools in Spain: What to Expect When Teaching Abroad
If you’ve decided to teach English abroad in Spain, you might be wondering what the schools in Spain are like. If you’ve never taught in a school before, you might not have a clue what to expect. If you have taught in a school before, you may be expecting something completely different. Or maybe it’s exactly what you are expecting. You’ll never know until you try, but maybe I can help ease some uncertainties and anxiety by talking about what it’s like to teach in the schools in Spain.
How I Ended Up Adopting a Spanish Cat
If you’ve ever been on a vacation or lived abroad and dreamed about bringing your pet or taking home a stray animal you find there, this post is for you. I had no intention of adopting a Spanish cat when I moved to Spain, but a sweet little boy found me and waited at my door Read More…
Traveling Out of Your Comfort Zone
There’s one thing I’ve learned in my travels: the more I travel, the more I want to step out of my comfort zone. As a beginning traveler, I followed the tourists, stayed at the all-inclusive resorts, went on the guided tours, and ate the foods most similar to home. As I throw myself into other countries Read More…
The Truth About Quitting Your Job to Travel the World
A few years ago, on my 30th birthday, I walked out of my corporate job, booked a one way ticket to Spain, and didn’t look back….at least for 8 months. When my year of teaching English in Spain was over, I promised my boyfriend and my parents that I would return home, that my Read More…
Traveling Solo For the First Time
When you have the money to travel, you never have the time. When you have the time, you never have the money. Sometimes, though, you find yourself with just enough of each to take that trip you really want, but can’t find anyone to go with. Too many times, I let plans slip away because no one was able to come with me. Finally, I pushed my fears aside and did it: I tried traveling solo for the first time.
Tips to Decide Whether to Rent a Car or Take a Tour Bus in Iceland
There is an age-old question of all travelers going anywhere: to rent a car, or not to rent a car? If you’re planning a trip to Iceland, you probably already have a loose itinerary in mind and are now just looking at logistics to carry out all your adventurous plans. If you need to decide whether to rent a car or take a tour bus in Iceland, you’re going to need all the facts.
11 Travel Faux Pas to Avoid
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone could be a travel expert? Do all the right things all the time? No one wants to intentionally be disrespectful, rude, or offensive, but sometimes we make mistakes. I’ve compiled a list of travel faux pas during my travels to share with you so you can go into your next trip prepared!