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The Best Time to Visit Budapest – St. Stephen’s Day

Aug 21, 2020 | Blog | 0 Comments

The best time to visit Budapest is hands down St. Stephen's Day, August 20th. If you are planning a trip to Budapest and have some flexibility on when you go, I would urge you to consider spending your time celebrating Hungary's National Holiday. Looking for the...

25 Things You Need to Get Before You Study Abroad

Jul 21, 2020 | Blog | 8 Comments

Preparing to study abroad can be stressful. Luckily for you, I've compiled a list of 25 items that I thought were really essential for my experience studying abroad. Studying abroad was undoubtedly the highlight of my college career. There were many things I learned...

The Dancing Plague of 1518 – Choreomania

Jul 8, 2020 | Blog | 4 Comments

The Dancing Plague or "Choreomania" is argued to be either a social phenomenon or epidemic that occurred in Europe over the course of the 7th - 17th centuries. Hundreds lost their lives and/or had become seriously injured due to uncontrollable dancing. I didn't...

The Perfect 4th of July Charcuterie Board

Jun 20, 2020 | Blog | 0 Comments

With your favorite summer holiday just around the corner, a 4th of July Themed Charcuterie Board is the perfect thing to bring to a gathering.

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The Best Time to Visit Budapest – St. Stephen’s Day

The best time to visit Budapest is hands down St. Stephen's Day, August 20th. If you are planning a trip to Budapest and have some flexibility on when you go, I would urge you to consider spending your time celebrating Hungary's National Holiday....

25 Things You Need to Get Before You Study Abroad

Preparing to study abroad can be stressful. Luckily for you, I've compiled a list of 25 items that I thought were really essential for my experience studying abroad. Studying abroad was undoubtedly the highlight of my college career. There were...

The Dancing Plague of 1518 – Choreomania

The Dancing Plague or "Choreomania" is argued to be either a social phenomenon or epidemic that occurred in Europe over the course of the 7th - 17th centuries. Hundreds lost their lives and/or had become seriously injured due to uncontrollable...

The Perfect 4th of July Charcuterie Board

With your favorite summer holiday just around the corner, a 4th of July Themed Charcuterie Board is the perfect thing to bring to a gathering.

How to Actually Buy a 1 Euro House In Italy

We've all seen the news articles, "Buy a house in Italy for 1 euro!" Sometimes it can be difficult when you see those news articles to find actual information about buying a 1 euro home in Italy. Alas, I am here to help. Firstly, let's clear some...

25 Real-life Places That Belong in a Wes Anderson Film

Just the other day, I was clearing out old photos from my laptop. Through this process, I discovered I had an entire folder labeled "WES ANDERSON." What's this? It turns out, I had compiled dozens of photos over the years of places that looked like...

An evening at Bear Creek Winery

Bear Creek Wine Company is tucked away in a secret corner of the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri. This Winery is a gem only true Missourians know about. If you're looking for a luxurious and charming rustic escape for the evening, look no further...

Viñales Day Trip Tour from Havana

A Viñales Day Trip Tour from Havana was the perfect solution to a problem I commonly have when planning trips - never enough time! Originally, we wanted to stay in a Casa Particular in Viñales for a few days, but we just didn't have the time in our...

The Colorful Country of Cuba

The colors of Cuba are what I remember most about my 7-day journey through this vibrant Caribbean country. Here are some photos to show you the stunning colorful country of Cuba. The Colorful Country of Cuba There will always be a place in the...

A Glimpse Into The Fairytale City of England

Nicknamed "The City of Dreaming Spires," Oxford is truly the most magical fairytale-like city in all of England. There is so much to love about this city, but I'll keep it short and let the photos give it justice! Oxford is so unique because it is...