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...

A Banksy Scavenger Hunt

Remember when Banksy was like super cool and cutting edge? You know, like 8 years ago? Yeah, I never got the memo that he phased out … *whispers* I still think he’s super cool. When I started making my to-do list for London, I knew that I wanted to see his...

Brixton Village Is a Cooler Deep Ellum

Back in Dallas, there’s a neighborhood called Deep Ellum. It’s a grungy scene that’s absolute perfection. With solid food, music, and street art, it’s hard to find fault with it. It’s my favorite spot in all of Dallas. Brixton is better....