Belfast and Its Troubles: What a Black Taxi Tour in Belfast is Like
As I stand in front of the International Wall in Belfast, topped with barbed wire and splashed with political murals, I can't help feeling...
Imagining the Unimaginable at Auschwitz-Birkenau
The sun was shining brightly that day in Oświęcim; a chilly but blue-skied September afternoon in southern Poland. It would have been beautiful — if...
Krakow in Photos
When it comes to Polish cities, many have a lot in common — mainly that a lot of the most historical ones were destroyed...
7 Reasons Why Warsaw Is Awesome
If you read my recent post about my favorite European capitals, you may have been surprised to see Warsaw quite high up on the...
Review: Greek Islands Tour with Intrepid Travel
If you're anything like me, chances are the Greek Islands lie somewhere on your travel bucket list. After all, those postcard-perfect pictures that crop...
The Best Things to Do on Naxos: A Greek Island Guide
The trip notes given to me at the beginning of my Intrepid Tour tour through the Greek Islands referred to the island of Naxos...
12 European Capitals You Need to Visit
After having spent a total of just over 5 months in Europe in the past year and a half, I often get asked about...
The Greek Islands: What to Do on Ios in the Shoulder Season
The Greek island of Ios is a bit of a strange one. The word I would use to describe how it looks would be...
Where to Watch the Sunset in Santorini: Oia vs. Fira
People often say that the Greek Island of Santorini offers up some of the best sunsets in the world. And, as someone who can...
Greek Islands Guide: Things to Do in Santorini
Of all the Greek Islands — and there are thousands of them — Santorini is probably the one most people have heard of. And...
Delos: A Birthplace of Gods
As far as loyal and devoted husbands go, the Greek god Zeus was probably one of the worst. Perhaps it was the power that...
The Greek Islands: Things to Do in Mykonos
No matter the weather or temperature, there always seems to be a strong breeze whipping over the water on its way to Mykonos. There's...
The Greek Islands: Syros
When I think back to the Greek Island of Syros — my introduction to the Cyclades — one thing stands out in my mind:...
My Big Fat Greek Islands Photo Essay
What do you picture when you think of the Greek Islands? Blue-domed churches? Romantic beaches? Postcard-perfect ocean views? Well, I have good news for you: the...
What’s it Like to Travel Around Europe With Busabout?
I spent the whole month of August 2013 traveling around Western Europe with a company called Busabout. I'd traveled with Busabout previously, too (albeit...
The French Riviera: I Get It Now
I've heard people rave about the Côte d'Azur before; heard about all the celebrities who escape to the French Riviera each year. But I didn't...
RTW Diaries: A Confession, A Change of Plans
Have you ever dreamed about doing something for a really long time, only to finally try it and find out that you don't love...