Tourist traps lure in unsuspecting tourists. They try to fool you into thinking they offer a good representation of what the country has to offer and what the locals eat all the time. Tourist traps might look appealing from the outside, but they usually leave you with empty wallets and unfulfilled appetites. You might be saying to yourself, Read More…
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Fun Things to Do at the Jersey Shore
After the MTV show “Jersey Shore,” the beach-side towns of New Jersey have become famous worldwide. While there are certainly some places that do attract fist-pumping guidos, not all Jersey Shore beach towns are what you might think. In any beach town in New Jersey, you can find great seafood restaurants, fun bars and nightclubs, and Read More…
Lost in Translation Anecdotes: Humorous Stories About Mistranslations
If you’ve ever tried learning another language, you understand how hard it is. You know that even one small letter change can change the whole meaning of a word, which could attract lots of tilted heads, strange looks, uncontrollable laughter, or maybe even security protocols. Here are some of the funny stories I’ve experienced in learning Read More…
8 Most Unique and Beautiful Beaches
It’s no secret that I’m a beach person. I’m a sucker for a good beach! The beach is a place where the sun can melt stress and the ocean washes troubles away. I’m a firm believer that sun and salt water are a cure for all that ails you. So it makes sense that choosing Read More…
Will Traveling Make or Break a Relationship?
If you’re anything like me, you love to travel. And I hate to break it to you, but that travel bug only gets worse as you grow because you start realizing what else is out there and what you’re missing by not traveling. As you travel, you will meet thousands of people and start figuring Read More…
23 Places in the World from a Birds-Eye View
Lately, I’ve been leaning towards posting cityscapes or faraway views on my Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages, so I started thinking: How many pictures do I have of cities from above or afar? In most of my travels, I get sucked in by the tallest spot in town and have to climb it to get Read More…
Cheap East Coast Road Trip to Fort Myers Beach (With Costs)
Fort Myers Beach, Florida can be either really cheap or really expensive, depending on the time of year you go. In the off-season, you can fly for less than $70 round trip (also on this note, Atlantic City and Trenton are great airports to fly out of because of their small size, small number of airlines that Read More…
Spanish Carnaval for Beginners
Carnaval is semi-equivalent to Mardi Gras in the U.S., but on a bigger scale. It’s a popular party in the rest of the world, especially in Europe. Spanish Carnaval is one of the most popular parties in Europe, and it’s something you may want to plan around when traveling abroad. If you’re reading this, you’re Read More…
Biggest Challenges for an Expat
When I decided to move abroad, it came with feelings of excitement of the unknown, expectations of adventure, and looking forward to learning new cultures and meeting new people. I focused on the positives so I didn’t talk myself out of going once I booked the flight and had my visa. I completely tuned out Read More…
The Last Packing List You’ll Ever Need
Before a big trip, everyone starts thinking about their packing list. Some people pack a week in advance to make sure they don’t forget anything, others pack the night before so they can continue to use all of their things up until the very last day. But I’d be surprised if I met someone who didn’t have Read More…