I like to think of myself as an experienced traveler and don’t show any signs of being a tourist while exploring, but I know better than that. I look up at tall buildings and stare a little too hard while people-watching. To prepare for my 2019 trip to France, I reminded myself of the sayingContinue reading “Friendly Faces in France”
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A Weekend in New York City
What do you get when you take a small-town girl from the United States and make her fall in love with traveling and cities? It turns into a woman who plans a trip with her bestie to visit the biggest city in America: New York City. My friend and I usually take a birthday tripContinue reading “A Weekend in New York City”
Why I Fell in Love With Scotland
Let me set the scene: After a four-hour train ride from London to Edinburgh, I stepped onto the platform at Waverley Station. On my first international solo trip, this next city was one that I didn’t know much about. Heck, the only reason I choose to make this part of my itinerary was because myContinue reading “Why I Fell in Love With Scotland”
Day Tours in Northern Ireland and Ireland
During my first solo international trip, I booked three separate day tours, back-to-back-to-back. Since I was by myself, I thought these day tours would be the easiest way to see lots of slights quickly. Looking back now, I can’t believe I powered through those long days and would wake up the next morning and doContinue reading “Day Tours in Northern Ireland and Ireland”
Lost in the Adventure: Trauma and Traveling
So it’s been a little over six months since I launched Lost in the Adventure in May. I have loved sharing my memories of my past trips and the tips and tricks I picked up along the way. About a month ago, I was feeling stumped on what to write next. Where do I goContinue reading “Lost in the Adventure: Trauma and Traveling”
Prices Of The Places I’ve Stayed In Paris, Brussels, And Amsterdam
Welcome to another edition of Prices of the Places I’ve Stayed! If you haven’t checked out the others, make sure to go read the U.K. and Ireland and then the United States editions after you get done reading this one! The last one (for now…) will cover my stays in Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. IContinue reading “Prices Of The Places I’ve Stayed In Paris, Brussels, And Amsterdam”
What To Do On A Rainy Day While Traveling
You can’t believe it. It’s the perfect day, not a cloud in the sky. You can’t wait to start your day and explore the outdoors and sight-see your way around the city. You are rushing to get ready. You don’t notice the shift in the weather outside. You are running out the doors of yourContinue reading “What To Do On A Rainy Day While Traveling”
How To Take Pictures When Traveling Solo
By now, traveling solo is a walk in the park for me. I have gotten used to it and actually prefer it now. But, it did not start that way. I had to learn the ropes and make mistakes to get where I am today. Setting out on my first adventure alone, it didn’t occurContinue reading “How To Take Pictures When Traveling Solo”
Prices Of The Places I’ve Stayed In The United States
Since I shared the prices of the places I’ve stayed in the United Kingdom and Ireland, I thought I would continue with a United States edition! In most of the places here I was with other people, so I will discuss the total price as well as my share of the bill. Like before, IContinue reading “Prices Of The Places I’ve Stayed In The United States”
How To Avoid Scams While Traveling
It’s a beautiful day at your destination and you are itching to get ready and go exploring! Nothing could ruin this day! While getting lost in the city, you feel someone accidentally bump into you, you both apologize, and carry on with your stroll. It isn’t until a little while later that you notice thatContinue reading “How To Avoid Scams While Traveling”
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