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What Not to do in Athens – 17 Mistakes Every Traveler Makes

by Natalie | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog, Greece Travel

This post is all about what not to do in Athens, Greece. Athens is a city that's on everyone's bucket list. With all the ruins, historical landmarks, tasty food, and jaw-dropping landscapes - it's easy to see why everyone is flocking to see the wondrous Athens....

The Ultimate Bordeaux Travel Guide

by Natalie | Jan 25, 2023 | Blog, France Travel

Planning a trip to Bordeaux? This post is all about the ultimate Bordeaux Travel Guide Ah, Bordeaux! The charming wine-filled city in Southwestern France. If you want to feel like a medieval queen with exquisite taste in everything art, wine, and architecture -...

An Honest Review of Athens Hub Hostel in Greece

Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, Greece Travel | 0 Comments

This post is all about my review of Athens Hub Hostel in Athens Greece. Looking for the best hostels in Athens? I research hostels extensively. I live in them, work in them, and thrive in them. After staying in over a hundred hostels, there are some every now and then...

21 Important Things to do in Athens You Can’t Leave Greece Without Doing

Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Greece Travel | 0 Comments

This post is all about things to do in Athens Greece. It's no secret that Athens is one of the most exciting cities in the world - and has been for thousands of years. This ancient city happens to be the oldest capital in all of Europe (even older than Rome!) In the...

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Growing up in a small town in Midwestern America, my knowledge of the world was quite limited. I found myself craving to know more about people and places beyond my comfortable boundaries. I decided to pack a backpack and embark on a journey of a lifetime.

What Not to do in Athens – 17 Mistakes Every Traveler Makes

This post is all about what not to do in Athens, Greece. Athens is a city that's on everyone's bucket list. With all the ruins, historical landmarks, tasty food, and jaw-dropping landscapes - it's easy to see why everyone is flocking to see the...

The Ultimate Bordeaux Travel Guide

Planning a trip to Bordeaux? This post is all about the ultimate Bordeaux Travel Guide Ah, Bordeaux! The charming wine-filled city in Southwestern France. If you want to feel like a medieval queen with exquisite taste in everything art, wine, and...

An Honest Review of Athens Hub Hostel in Greece

This post is all about my review of Athens Hub Hostel in Athens Greece. Looking for the best hostels in Athens? I research hostels extensively. I live in them, work in them, and thrive in them. After staying in over a hundred hostels, there are...

21 Important Things to do in Athens You Can’t Leave Greece Without Doing

This post is all about things to do in Athens Greece. It's no secret that Athens is one of the most exciting cities in the world - and has been for thousands of years. This ancient city happens to be the oldest capital in all of Europe (even older...

4 Days in New York City (Written by a Local!)

This post is all about how to spend 4 days in New York. So you're heading to the big apple but ONLY have 4 days? Don't fret! 4 days in New York City is the perfect amount of time to get a taste of America's greatest city. After moving here at the...

The Ultimate Colombia Packing List (54+ Things You Need for Colombia)

Looking for the BEST Colombia packing list!? This post is all about what to pack for Colombia. Packing for Colombia was a daunting task. For years I've backpacked across Europe and the Middle East, but never South America. I felt like I was...

13 Bucket List Things to do in Cartagena, Colombia

This post is all about things to do in Cartagena. (updated January 7, 2023) Colorful colonial buildings line the streets as a whiff of empanada greets your nose and music echoes all around you. Welcome to Cartagena. Cartagena is undoubtedly the...

29 Stunning Photos of Paros Greece

This post is all about photos of Paros Greece. Paros is a Cycladic island known for its beautiful beaches and traditional villages. This dreamy island is lined with stone alleys and flowers on every corner. Along with its picturesque landscape,...

The Complete Travel Guide to Paros Greece – What to do in Paros

This post is all about what to do in Paros + the Complete Paros Greece travel guide. Paros is a must-do on your Greek island-hopping itinerary. Much like one of my other favorite islands, Ios, it offers the beauty, cuisine, and culture that many...

I Splurged at La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park and It Wasn’t Worth It

This post is all about dining at La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park in New York. There are two things I rarely regret splurging on; food and travel. However, my dining experience at the La Pecora Bianca in Bryant Park left me unsatisfied and broke. After...

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