Florence is one of the most sought-out destinations in Italy, and despite the year-round crowds, nothing really holds a candle to the city's art, history, and cuisine. It's no wonder why so many praise Florence as one of their favorites in the country. Plus, it's a great hub for day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Cinque…
Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourists. Though you might think it's going to be extremely similar to any typical Western nation, there are actually a lot of little quirks and rules to know about traveling through Italy. After having been to Italy over 10 times, these are some…
No visit to Italy is complete without a visit to its capital, Rome. However, because the country has so much to see, there's a chance you'll want to cut your time in Rome short in lieu of some other underrated Italian gems. Even if you narrow your time in Rome to just one singular day,…
With only a four-hour flight from mainland USA's East Coast, a visit to Iceland can easily be done in just a few short days. It's also great for a stopover between North America and mainland Europe, and with IcelandAir's "extended stopover" program, it's easy as pie. Convenience aside, Iceland is a breathtaking place that should…
DISCLAIMER: This was my personal experience flying during Covid-19. You should always check travel restrictions based on your location, as rules often change by the day.
I was mindlessly scrolling on my phone on May 14th, 2021, when I finally saw the words I’ve been waiting over a year to hear: “Italy is Officially Reopening…
Traveling solo makes for a great filter. It makes you quick to detect those that are not worth your time, and it makes you highly appreciate that one person you truly have a connection with and enjoy being around.
Let me rewind for a second. I work at a bar in New York City called The Hog Pit (37…
Yes, yes, I know..I am the ~solo female travel expert~, but sometimes a little companionship doesn't hurt!
My best friend of over ten years, Katie, had booked a flight to go to Amsterdam for 420. Now, I admittedly am not a huge pot smoker. I'm not against it and I've definitely hit a joint or two…
Germany. It was never at the top of my bucket list but I decided to go on SkyScanner to see where would be cheap-ish to go in February, and based on my options, I went for a direct flight with Lufthansa into Berlin, and out of Munich. I scored the ticket for a little under…
Thanks to Norwegian Airlines, on my way into Finland I scored a 9 hour layover in Oslo, Norway, and on my way out, I scored a 5 hour layover in Stockholm, Sweden! And thanks to Arlanda Express (the 20-minute train service from the airport into the city center), I was able to utilize my short…
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!
Santa!
The easiest way to get into Finland is through the capital,…
