Taking a Breather in Whitby

I woke up early this morning ready to seize the day. But to be honest, I didn’t really know what Whitby had to offer as far as “seizing” opportunities went. I knew it had a lighthouse and an Abbey. Both sounded pretty cool, so I figured I would start...

“Why Are You Going to Whitby…??”

When my English friends heard that I was headed to Whitby next (a small coastal town in England), I often got the same response: “Why are you going to Whitby??” I was constantly defending my decision. But the truth was, I didn’t really know exactly...

You Can’t Leave London Without Having Afternoon Tea

Always – always – make friends with the locals. They know what’s up. It all started with my English friend saying, “You can’t leave London without having afternoon tea!” And before I knew it, I had a tour guide for the day. Our...

My Hostel Was Evacuated For a Bomb Threat

Sometimes traveling is the most rewarding thing you’ll do. Sometimes it’s the scariest. This morning I decided to go on an adventure. Before I left to travel the world, I worked for a consulting firm that has offices around the world. I was curious to see...

Charged Extra For More Tortilla Chips

Ever since traveling abroad, I’ve been skeptical of “Tex-Mex” joints. I don’t trust them. At one point I thought maybe I was being ridiculous, but then I saw this on a menu: And then I remembered I was being completely rational in my thinking. Mexican bean salad and...