Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Before going on vacation, most people plan where they will be going and what they want to see. My partner and I are the opposite. We usually have no plan and do little research beforehand besides visa requirements and such. In March, we took a short […]
How To Spend Five Days In Scotland
Please take note that this post contains affiliate links. My partner and I always try to take turns choosing where to travel next when planning a trip. This time it was my partner’s turn. And he chose Scotland. I wanted to go to Iceland to see the northern lights. So off we went. I honestly […]
6 Rustic Hotels To Stay At In France and Germany
Please take note that this post contains affiliate links. One of the many upsides of living in the Netherlands is the ability to travel to so many countries so easily. My partner and I have taken road trips to Germany, France, and even Portugal and Slovakia. I love how accessible traveling is here. When looking […]
Thinking of Traveling to Portugal? Consider Porto Instead of Lisbon
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Most people who travel to Portugal go to Lisbon. This makes a lot of sense. Lisbon is the capital and the most populated city in Portugal. In my opinion, Lisbon is overrated and should be skipped. This comes from someone who grew up in a small […]
If Croatia Isn’t On Your Bucket List, You’re Missing Out!
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Croatia was one place that had been on my bucket list for a very very long time. I’d heard about and seen photos and videos of its beauty, but never managed to go until now. My sister Chaya and I took a 10-day trip together to […]
7 Things to Do When Traveling on a Budget
I am obsessed with traveling. I recently came back from Israel and already have a trip to Portugal and Croatia planned for June. But traveling means you have to spend money. Money can only be spent once, so spending it wisely is important. I have traveled to 22 countries, 23 if you count the country […]
Israel Should Be the Next Place You Visit
The first time I visited Israel wasn’t because I wanted to visit, it was because I was offered a free trip. Taglit-Birthright Israel is a program for Jewish people to visit Israel for 10 days for free. I decided why not just go and see how I like it. I mean it’s free anyway. I […]
10 Things to Do in New York City No Matter the Season
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Although I now live in the middle of nowhere in the Netherlands, I used to live in New York City. During my many years of living in NYC, I got to explore the city and find some hidden gems. A lot of people go to NYC […]
Making a Lifelong Dream Come True: Seeing the Northern Lights
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Seeing the northern lights, or the aurora borealis, has been a lifelong dream of mine. My foster dad passed away recently. His death rang a bell in my mind. Life is extremely short and spending time with those who matter most is so important. So instead […]
My Love of Flying Was Compromised on a Recent Flight. Here’s the Story.
I’ve always been a person obsessed with airplanes. I have even considered becoming a flight attendant or pilot. For various reasons, I chose a different path in life, one in real estate, and now, one in writing. I still find airplanes quite fascinating. I don’t know why. I love taking the afternoon and going plane […]