I’ve always considered London to be a great gateway to Europe if traveling from the U.S. I just got back from my third trip there and it was the most cost-effective yet; with the value of the British pound at an all-time low as a result of Brexit, US dollars go extra far. Travelers, it’sRead more
I love New York City, but not in the kind of way that makes me want to live there. (Even though in a previous life, I totally would have considered it!) I love it in the kind of way that makes me want to visit as often as possible. There’s so much to do andRead more
Are you planning a trip to Argentina? Well you need to make sure to visit Bariloche! My husband and I have made two separate trips to Argentina in 2018, spending a few days in Buenos Aires and a couple weeks in Bariloche, and we loved the country and our time there. After spending so muchRead more
My husband and I made two separate trips to Argentina in 2018 and spent time in both Buenos Aires and Bariloche. Getting from the Pacific Northwest in the United States to an Argentina international airport is nowhere near a straight shot. In our hours and hours of travel time, I picked up some savvy tipsRead more
I’ve been to Las Vegas approximately 20 times, and I’ll be honest: after so many trips, it’s no longer a top destination for me. But after finding an airfare hack that would allow us to have an overnight Las Vegas layover (for all of 16 hours) before flying on to Buenos Aires, Argentina, I welcomedRead more
Fun fact: I found an airfare hack when booking airfare between Spokane, Washington, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. I decided to take a direct flight with Southwest between Spokane and Las Vegas, and then book a flight between Las Vegas and Buenos Aires (with one layover) through American Airlines. This airfare hack was a lot cheaper thanRead more
I recently went on a trip that took me to two different continents over an 11-day period that required a carefully planned international travel packing list. My trip sent me to two different seasons in the span of a few weeks – spring in Argentina and fall in London – which complicated my desire forRead more
Between being known as the Las Vegas of Europe and the Venice of the North, how could you not want to visit Amsterdam? Ok, so maybe the red-light district and coffee shops aren’t your cup of tea, but there is definitely something for everyone (including Justin Bieber) in this fascinating city. Amsterdam can be experienced inRead more
Before diving into my tips for visiting Rome on a budget, I want to provide a little history around my experience in the city. A little over 10 years ago, I decided to venture out of my comfort zone and study abroad in Rome. I had spent the first 18 years of my life growing upRead more
If you are planning an Europe backpacking trip and you are on my blog, then you are probably wondering about the cheapest way to travel Europe. Luckily for you, I consider myself a savvy traveler, especially when it comes to how to backpack Europe cheap. I studied abroad in Rome during college and have returnedRead more