Quick Trip to London

I booked a cheap flight that would take me from Porto to Dubrovnik. The catch? I had about a 6-hour layover in London. To be honest, I was actually really looking forward to spending a few hours in London — even if only the airport. The idea of English menus and...

Another Travel Day, Another Train

And would you look at that – another travel day. It was time for me to say goodbye to charming Whitby and continue onwards to Edinburgh. My Airbnb was a peaceful haven exactly when I needed it. In the midst of hostel living, sometimes it’s nice to escape...

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...