We spent the day at the corn maze! Happy Thursday! I'm home in Chicago for one more week before a mini trip, and I'll be honest: I'm stumped on what to write! I was going to tell you all about the new Entry-Exit System (EES) being implemented at borders in the European Union for non-EU travelers, but the start date has been pushed back (again!). I'll send you all the details you need to know once a new date is set, but if you want to learn more now, you can read more about the delay or learn...
15 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is enjoying fall (or spring, depending on where you are in the world). While it may seem early to think about it, I wanted to talk about Christmas! Christmas is my favorite holiday, and one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is go to Christmas markets. Christmas markets originated in Europe in the 13th century in the German-speaking region (likely Germany or Austria). They are still a beloved holiday tradition today, and you can find them all...
22 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
At Oracle Park in SF, home of the Giants Happy Thursday! I'm back home from my week in San Francisco and... Surprisingly, I like the city a little more than I did the last time I visited! I got to explore some local spots, catch a few baseball games (RIP Oakland A's), and enjoy great food. I still dislike the weather in SF, but I definitely like the city more than I did when I first visited. Now that I'm home for nearly a month, I'm working on finalizing my membership for travel content...
29 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
My first time in San Francisco in 2022! Happy Thursday! I'm coming to you from San Francisco, where I'm spending the week watching some baseball and getting a change of scenery. This is my second time visiting the city. My mom and I went back in 2022 to see the White Sox play the Giants and explore the city. While the bridge and the bay are beautiful, and I love Oracle Park, SF is not a city I thought I'd be back to so soon. It's so cold here - the picture of me in 2022 was taken in July! I...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Last White Sox game of 2024 - Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Happy Thursday! Last week, I shared some things I do before every trip I take! I got great feedback so I wanted to share a few more things with you. No matter where or when you are traveling, I recommend doing these things before every trip: Plan Airport Transfers: Arrange transportation from the airport to your accommodation, especially if arriving at odd hours, as public transportation may not run 24/7. I book my airport transfers...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Painted ceramics with my friends last weekend! Happy Thursday! I'm still home in Chicago, enjoying time with friends and family and soaking up the start of fall here. Summer in Chicago is the best time, but it can get SUPER hot, so if you want a milder visit, September and early October are great times of year to be here. As I work on planning some BIG upcoming trips, I want to highlight some important things I do before EVERY trip. Some of them are more important for international trips, but...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Went to an FC Barcelona game :) Happy Thursday! I'm finally almost recovered from my trip to Europe, and now I'm focusing on my blog and social media (with a few small trips) until the holidays. This week, I want to discuss how to travel responsibly to places subject to over-tourism. The last stop on my trip to Europe was Barcelona, a city that has been in the news lately for experiencing too much tourism and locals protesting that tourists should leave. But is that what's really happening...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Sercotel Rooftop with a great view of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona Happy Thursday! I'm back from Europe, and WOW, what a trip! To say me and the girls had a great time would be an understatement. We went to Prague, Berlin, Budapest, and Barcelona in 11 days, and while it was exhausting, it was SO WORTH IT. I went to Prague in 2022 as part of my Christmas market trip, and it was great to be back. I love the city, and even though we only spent 24 hours there, I'm still a big fan of it. It's...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
THROWBACK! Me in Barcelona in 2017 Happy Thursday! I'm currently on my way to Barcelona, Spain, one of my favorite cities in the world. I've been crying happy tears all week because I am so excited to go back there. I studied abroad here in the summer of 2017 and immediately fell in love with the city. My friends and I just spent the first part of the trip in Prague, Berlin, and Budapest. I've been to Prague in the winter, but the other two cities were new to me. I'll give you all my thoughts...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read