Taking Topdeck | Florence

Florence is overwhelmingly full. Full of history, full of fascinating beginnings, and, unfortunately, full of a few long lines. The sheer amount of brilliant minds that have come and gone through Florence will make you feel like your life has not been lived to the...

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...