If you read the title of this post, and thought, 'Brunswick? Where is that in Georgia?', we are one in the same. When my sister announced she was moving to Brunswick for a job opportunity in September 2020, the first thing I did was look up where Brunswick was. Having been to Georgia on several … Continue reading Beautiful Brunswick, Visiting Coastal Georgia
The Total Guide to Teaching English and Traveling
Travelling the world and working from anywhere. Seem to good to be true? It's most definitely not. Whether you need to upskill, learn something new, or start a side hustle with the help of online platforms, the options are endless. One such example? While I travelled non-stop in 2019 and early 2020, I worked as … Continue reading The Total Guide to Teaching English and Traveling
Honest Recap: What It Was Like to Visit Disney World in 2020
A pre-post note: I don't need to reference the latest COVID-19 statistics to convey how severe the situation is globally. Many would consider theme parks in Orlando operating to be a controversial issue, and back in July, I was one of them. After a few days at Disney in early December, I can say I … Continue reading Honest Recap: What It Was Like to Visit Disney World in 2020
The Best Places I Visited in 2020
6 countries (2 of which were new to me), 21 cities, 6 sims, 9 flights, 19 beds slept in, 131 blog posts, seemingly endless dalgona coffee, adapting to a 'new normal' under the guise of a pandemic, and a relocation to start a new job in Ireland. For so many of us, 2020 started as … Continue reading The Best Places I Visited in 2020
Three Winter Experiences You Must Have in Europe
One of the best times to visit Europe? Winter, of course. Daylight hours may fade and temperatures may drop, but tourists also diminish. And, in cities where snow falls often or occasionally, wandering historical town centres, and cozying up in a cafe with a hot chocolate feels downright magical. There are plenty of places in … Continue reading Three Winter Experiences You Must Have in Europe
8 Cozy Cities in Europe, Perfect for a Winter Visit
Summer months are, by far and collectively, the busiest months for tourism across European countries. But, if you ask me, one of the best times to visit Europe is during winter. Daylight hours made fade and temperatures may drop, but the tourists also diminish. And, in cities where snow falls often or occasionally, wandering historical … Continue reading 8 Cozy Cities in Europe, Perfect for a Winter Visit
Christmastime Magic Lives in Brussels
Near the end of 2019, after a week in Athens, most of which was spent working, I boarded a flight to Brussels with plans to spend a day and a half in Bruges. Was it an aggressive plan? Kind of, but with onward plans to spend nearly a week in Amsterdam, followed by London, and … Continue reading Christmastime Magic Lives in Brussels
5 Reasons I Can’t Wait to Return to Iceland
Iceland is dreamy. Ethereal landscapes guarantee a wonder-filled vacation. Natural hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and volcanoes- talk about an explorer’s paradise. With a rugged, out of this world terrain, Iceland is unlike anything you've ever seen. Back in December 2015, a friend and I planned a visit to Iceland, hoping a winter visit would better … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Can’t Wait to Return to Iceland
The Ultimate Guide to a Week in Japan
Japan is one of the world's most beautiful countries. From modern, bustling metropolises to smaller, zen-esque towns, Japan is where the future meets the past. Exploring Japan for a week, I couldn't get over how timeless everything felt. Until I travelled extensively in 2019, Japan was at the very top of my 'favorite places in … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to a Week in Japan
The Ultimate Guide to the Best of Marrakesh in 3 Days
Nothing can really prepare you for your first visit to Marrakesh. It’s everything you imagine. It’s a place that can be magical. But, for many, it’s much less- chaotic, dusty, harsh. It’s definitely not a city for everyone. Before heading to Marrakesh for a long weekend trip, I’d been warned by people who had been … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to the Best of Marrakesh in 3 Days