• Beers in Budapest: Top Budapest Party Activities

    When in Budapest, you MUST:
    pub crawl, beer bike, + ruinpub party!

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    Rome-ing : The Wonders of Ancient Rome

    Rome is a city very much alive with history. Many of the beautifully preserved sites were created as early as the first century!

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    My Biggest Tourist Mistakes in Rome

    If I could have a re-do on Rome, these are the things I would change. Learn from my mistakes and do it right the first time!

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    My AirBnB Nightmare in Rome

    Last month, I planned a dream trip to Rome for myself and my best friend. Almost everything went off without a hitch – even the weather was incredible. It would have LITERALLY been the most perfect vacation imaginable. If it wasn’t for my Airbnb nightmare.

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    How Do I Extend My Brazilian Tourist Visa? (& other Brazil visa questions)

    How do I get a Brazilian tourist visa (do I need one)? How do I extend my Brazilian tourist visa? What happens if I overstay my Brazilian tourist visa? All of these questions answered (and MORE!)

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    Koh Mook Thailand

    Another stunning Koh Mook sunset on my ill-planned sister trip in Thailand.

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    Top 5 Things to Do in Rome

    Restaurant and site suggestions for the best attractions (and surrounding eateries) in Rome.

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    5 Ways to Ruin a First Time Traveler’s Trip

    Follow my lead in almost destroying my sister’s trip to Thailand and causing stress, frustration, and arguments (through my own best of intentions).

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    Getting a Bamboo Tattoo in Thailand: My Experience on Koh Phi Phi

    The buckets consumed did NOT dull the pain enough – it HUUUUUUUURT!

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    Vang Vieng, Laos

    This photo was taken while having dinner at a little guest house along the river in Vang Vieng, Laos in June 2014. The sun began setting as I enjoyed a Beerlao (THE BEST), and the…

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