Berlin is an Acquired Taste

Ok, I’m going to go on a little rant so buckle in. Berlin bothers me. When I was first told about the exciting scene developing in Berlin, I was anxious to check it out. I love freedom of expression and exploring outside of societal norms, so Berlin sounded like a...

My Favorite Thing in All of Berlin

Today was one of my favorite memories on this trip thus far. And that’s saying a lot. I read somewhere that Berlin does karaoke in a park on Sundays. Being a dedicated lover of karaoke, I was totally intrigued by this idea. But to be honest, I didn’t really know what...

And This is Why Budget Airlines Suck

I had one goal for the day: get to my hostel in Berlin. That was it. It seemed like a perfectly attainable goal. But no. Oh, no. Travel can never be that easy. I requested an Uber on my phone, and it said that one was 3 minutes away. I thought, “Nice, I...

Is HEMA a Big Deal or Something?

Fun fact about me – I love waffles. A lot. Back home, one of my coworkers even bought me a Texas-shaped waffle maker, and it was absolutely everything to me. So coming to Belgium, home of the Belgian Waffle, felt like stepping into a crack den. I would assume....

Do Salami and Avocado Go Together?

When you’ve been traveling long enough, you really start craving home-cooked meals. Oftentimes I’ll turn down the idea of spending money at a restaurant and cook in the hostel kitchen instead. The problem with this little scenario? Grocery stores carry a...