Taking Topdeck | Venice

Venice was like being in a magical, alternate universe. The beauty of 118 small islands joining together by crescent bridges and winding canals makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a dream. Venice is often referred to as The Floating City after being built on...

Taking Topdeck | Nice

If my soul was a city, it would be Nice. As soon as I caught a glimpse of the royal blue Mediterranean Ocean and the stark white yachts, it captured my heart. The peace of Nice washed over me like the Mediterranean washed over my toes – gentle and refreshing....

Taking Topdeck | Barcelona

People from all around the world sign up to travel with Topdeck. After spending day after day with these fellow Topdeckers, I can honestly say that I cannot imagine doing this trip without them. I thought I would take the city of Barcelona as an opportunity to...

6 Things About Travel That Took Forever to Learn

Because I’m leaving the US and venturing across the pond, I needed to figure out a few things regarding travel. Actually, a lot of things. Things that don’t fall under the “common sense” file. Things that I had to tirelessly research because it would get so...

Taking Topdeck | Avignon

Avignon was a lot like an illusion. Though the city was absolutely breathtaking, it often felt artificial like an amusement park back home. I would be surrounded by small cafes and cobbled streets, yet I felt largely uneasy. As I walked further into this compact city,...