For anyone who loves Christmas as much as I do, Rovaniemi, Finland is an absolute MUST. Never heard of it? Do a quick Google; the first thing the internet will tell you about this gem of a city is it’s Santa Claus’s official hometown! The easiest way to get into Finland is through the capital, …
Finland is not exactly known for its delectable cuisine. In fact, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Bersculoni complained that “The Finns don’t even know what Parma ham is,” and in July 2005 French President Jacques Chirac said, “After Finland, Britain is the country with the worst food.” I was curious as to what I was in …
On my way to Finland I was lucky enough to snatch a flight on Norwegian Air with a 9-hour layover in Oslo. Anyone who is even slightly familiar with my travel style knows that my favorite thing EVER is to get a layover in a new city that’s long enough to actually leave the airport. …
Paella, padrons, jamon, patatas bravas, albondigos… the list goes on and on. I had done minimal research on what to eat in Spain, but once I was there, I almost immediately fell in love with the cuisine. I went to Barcelona in November 2014, and to this day, it remains my favorite food city. I …
I headed to Nice, France after the most perfect few days in Italy, and went into it a little disheartened (it’s slightly difficult to leave your dream destination). I studied French for five years in grade school, though I don’t get to practice much, I have always been fascinated with the culture. I had been …
Day One I had heard from plenty of people that five days in Santorini was too much time, and I should knock it down to four and consider going to a different island for a day or two. I decided to take it slow (I’m usually a speedy traveler as time does tend to be …
I stayed in Florence and used it as a hub to see many nearby sights; Tuscany, Cinque Terre, etc. I booked a day tour to go see Cinque Terre since I was unsure as to how to get there otherwise and the tour seemed like an easier option (also, tours are a nice way to …
My awesome mom had booked me a tour to see 6 islands surrounding Split, Croatia. I woke up early to get to the port where my boat was allegedly taking off around 7:30am. A couple from New Zealand was also waiting and informed me they had gotten an email saying due to strong winds the …
I think it’s safe to say a lot of people reflect on their lives when a year comes to an end. At the end of 2016, I had a lot to be thankful for; the year started off with the worst heartbreak I had ever encountered, by June I was backpacking through southeast Asia by …
Deciding where to stay in the Amalfi Coast is something I hear a lot of people questioning. There are perks to each spot: Positano– picturesque views of the typical Amalfi Coast, beaches, and along every step there will be good food and wine (and limoncello). Ravello– the top point of the Amalfi Coast, leading to …