When I was studying abroad in college, I got to travel on the weekends to different parts of Europe. One of my favorite places is Annecy, a small, quaint town in the Haute-Savoie region of France, not too far away from Grenoble. I had actually traveled here before one summer during High School and...
Gear Review: My Favorite Carry-On Suitcase
Is this not the cutest carry-on suitcase you’ve ever seen!? I love the two-tone grey color with turquoise and pink accents. I present to you the very affordable Travex Expedition Rolling Duffel (Size Medium) from Eddie Bauer. (BONUS: As of 12/2/16, it’s ON SALE – 40% off using code PRESENT) I have been searching...
Featured Photo: Machu Picchu
This was our first glimpse of Machu Picchu, the 15th century ancient Inca archeological ruins. We hiked the last 7.5 miles of the Inca trail, arrived at the Sun gate, only to see a huge cloud of smoke from a fire on the next mountain over. As we got closer to MP, we were...
What is Travel Hacking? Get the Scoop!
What is this thing called TRAVEL HACKING? Simply put, travel hacking is a strategy that people use to get free flights and hotel stays by taking advantage of incentives and rewards of various credit card offers, and airline and hotel mileage and loyalty programs. If you’re a budget traveler like me, this sounds intriguing!...
Time Lapse Around the World in 5 Minutes
Dear Travelers, Please take 5 minutes of your day to watch this incredible time lapse video. This photographer captures beautiful scenery and everyday life in cities around the world. It makes me want to play around with the time lapse feature on my new iPhone on my next trip. I recognized many of the...