/ Latvia

Hosteling in the Heart of Riga: Doma Hostel

You just can’t beat hostels in terms of sociability, value, and convenience.

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/ Europe

The best things have the most unpronounceable names: My Stay at Hotel Birger Jarl

I never succeeded in pronouncing Birger Jarl correctly (not for lack of trying!)… but that had zero impact on my experience, aside from reminding me that I’ll probably never speak Swedish.

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/ Cuba

Can Americans Go to Cuba? YES! Here’s How

I traveled to Cuba AFTER the Trump changes. Here’s how you can, too!

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/ Destinations

48 Hours of Imaginary Fame: My Starlet Stay at Haymarket Scandic

Ultimate hotel for a girl’s getaway weekend, or for a solo trip when you want to feel like the star you are.

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/ Mexico

All Your Questions About Day of the Dead in Mexico: ANSWERED

I answer the most frequently asked questions about the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition. I also spill on how to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico AND at home.

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/ Israel

Concluding Our Tel Aviv Trip: Crazy for Cucu Hotel

Cucu Hotel is a grown-up version of a kid’s funhouse, with whimsical details everywhere.

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/ Poland

Winning a Wizzair Layover in Katowice

But seriously, I’m almost 30. And while I’m all for saving almost $1000 on flights through crazy connections and extended layovers, I can’t sleep in airports anymore.

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/ Israel

A Sun Soaked Sister Trip in Tel Aviv: Our Stay at Shenkin Hotel

We chose the Shenkin Hotel Tel Aviv for the first night of our girl’s getaway (Sister Trip ’17).

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/ Brazil

9 Brutally Honest Reality Checks Before Moving to Rio de Janeiro

All of the information I wish someone would have been candid enough to share with me before moving to Brazil.

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/ Ireland

The Most Unexpectedly Awesome Aspect of My Stay in Dublin

Nope, it wasn’t Guiness tastings or whisky trials.

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