Fireworks and the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day

Let’s discuss dumb luck and how much I have. For instance, I know that Bastille Day is in the summer, but to be honest, I couldn’t tell you the exact date. Fun fact – it’s July 14th. Also fun fact – I flew into Paris … on July 14th....

That Bagpipe Was Totes Lit

After traveling for almost 7 weeks now, it’s easy to pass by the same ol’ things in every city. No matter where I am, I always find slow-walking tourists, a street performer encouraging the crowd to “squeeze in closer,” and someone dressed up...

Sitting in the Sun and Eating Noodles

I’m going to be straight forward – today’s travel post is weak. Having still not kicked my fever and runny nose, I barely did anything today. However, it was an absolutely gorgeous day in Edinburgh, and I couldn’t let it go to waste. I went to...

Nobody Likes a Mr. Sniffles

Hostels are great opportunities to meet new people and get information about cities. But they’re also great ways to pick up a cough or sniffle. I’m currently fighting a sore throat, fever, and runny nose. Not the best time in the world, but I’m sick...

Searching for the Loch Ness Monster

Today I headed out for an adventure of a lifetime. I came prepared with binoculars, radar detection goggles, and my official “spotting” guide book. Today was the day that I would see the myth, the legend — the Loch Ness Monster. But let’s...