Is Barcelona number 1 on everyone’s travel bucket list? Because I know it was pretty high on mine! During my European backpacking trip, my friend Chelsea and I met up with our Aussie friends, Mel and Mack, who we met in London. It was perfect timing that we were all in Barcelona! Our first night […]
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The Pink Palace: How to Survive Your Stay at Greece’s Infamous Hostel
Have you heard of The Pink Palace? It’s a hostel on the island of Corfu in Greece and is popular in the European backpacker/study abroad hostel scene. And also in the world. CNN named it the number one party hostel on the planet. You may have heard about their infamous booze cruise which can turn […]
Our 48 Hour Horrible Travel Nightmare
Spontaneity. Such a funny concept when it comes to long term travel. I am not spontaneous. Sometimes if it’s something…no, I’m not spontaneous. As I’ve said, I’m super Type A so I like to be organized and have a set plan. And I really like control. But when we met our two friends from California […]
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Cinque Terre: An Easy One Day Trip from Florence, Italy
I am just all about them day trips in Italy. And Cinque Terre can 100% be done as a day trip from Florence. I went to Cinque Terre for legit one day of hiking. I had heard about Cinque Terre from friends who studied abroad in Florence. They said it was a easy day trip […]
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My Positano, Italy Mistakes (And How You Can Learn From It)
As New Yorkers, we’re always trying to do everything fast. But let me tell you, you cannot truly do Positano and Amalfi in a one day trip from Sorrento, Italy so just stop trying. I mean I did try so you can keep reading if you want to find out why not! My first mistake […]
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Climbing the Duomo: A Florence, Italy Must Do
Climbing the Duomo in Florence, Italy is similar to climbing the Empire State Building in Manhattan. It’s very touristy and not many people who actually live there do it. But if you’re visiting Florence, it’s one of the most beautiful ways to see the city. The Duomo is like a North Star in the middle […]