I Kissed a Moose and I Liked It – Animal Encounters in Alaska
Yup, that's right: I kissed a moose, and I liked it. I think he liked, it, too. But settle down — it wasn't anything...
Ljubljana’s Ironic Bridge of Love
*This is my post to go along with this week's #FriFotos theme of bridges. It's not a bridge you're likely to find on...
The Best and Worst of My Summer in Europe
I still have a lot to write about when it comes to all the adventures I had in Europe this summer. Istanbul, Greece, Croatia,...
My Bulgarian Babas
For my whole life, I've referred to my dad's mother not as “Grandma,” but as “Baba” — a term meaning “grandmother” (or “old woman”)...
Ice, Ice, Baby – Glacier Hiking in Alaska
Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. I smiled as I dug my crampons forcefully into the ice underfoot. I'd forgot how satisfying that sound and sensation were...
Visiting Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
As the realization dawned on me that the bus I would be sitting on for 3+ hours had no air conditioning and was equipped...
This is Bulgaria?!?
I'll admit it — I basically knew nothing about Bulgaria before my trip to Eastern Europe. All I knew was that it had a...
A Tale of Two Capitals: Bucharest and Sofia
Sometimes while traveling, you visit a city that is so beautiful, so charming, or so alive with culture and atmosphere that you can't help...
Euro Trip Week 8 Round-Up
In case you missed it, I'm spent the last 2 months traveling through Europe, exploring hidden corners and must-see spots in Eastern Europe, the...
August: The Best Time to Be in Edinburgh?
Ask just about anyone who's ever been to Edinburgh, Scotland what they think of the city, and you will probably get a resounding “I...
London 2012: My Olympics Experience
If you had asked me a year ago what I thought my first trip to London would consist of, I probably would have answered...
Euro Trip Week 7 Round-Up
In case you missed it, I'm currently traveling through Europe, exploring hidden corners and must-see spots in Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the UK....
Euro Trip Week 6 Round-Up
In case you missed it, I'm currently traveling through Europe, exploring hidden corners and must-see spots in Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the UK....
Traveling in Romania (and Why You Should Go Right Now)
Most people don't necessarily equate “Romania” with “cool travel destination.” This Eastern European country between Hungary and Bulgaria isn't usually a place people have...
Euro Trip Week 5 Round-Up
In case you missed it, I'm currently traveling through Europe, exploring hidden corners and must-see spots in Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the UK....
Beyond Dracula: Reasons to Visit Brasov, Romania
The small city of Brasov may not be well-known around the world. In fact, I'm sure many of you have never even heard of...
When the Cows Come Home
“… until the cows come home.” It's probably a phrase that you've heard used before. Not often, but I'm sure you've heard it. The...