Europe is known for its street performers who stand completely motionless and pretend to be statues. View a photo of two performers in a rare moment of movement.
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Guest Post at Twenty-Something Travel: Contiki Review
I went on a Contiki tour for the first time this summer. Read my mixed review of this experience in a guest post on Twenty-Something Travel.
Photo of the Week: Octopi in Mykonos, Greece
I took this photo in Mykonos, a small island in the Cyclades in Greece. With so much coastline, it is known for its fresh seafood. Octopus is a local specialty and you can often find it drying in the sun.
How to Make Friends at a Hostel
Making new friends at hostels can be one of the best parts traveling. You get to meet people of different backgrounds, learn first-hand travel tips, plus, if you keep in touch, you have a new contact to visit somewhere in the world. Connecting with other travelers at your hostel is ridiculously easy, even if you tend to be shy at home. Here are some tips for making new friends.
Photo of the Week: Secret Room at the Louvre
Think you’ve seen it all at the Louvre in Paris? When I was there, I found a deserted storage room full of forgotten statues and artifacts. View a photo of this beautiful and creepy room.
Is Cruising an Inauthentic Way to Travel in Your 20s?
Do you assume cruising is for grandparents? Do you think it’s an inauthentic way to travel? I beg to differ. Read why cruising can be an excellent and authentic way to travel, even in your 20s.
Guest post at Europe a la Carte: Hadrian’s Wall Country
A guest post I wrote about my experience in Hadrian’s Wall country has been published on a blog I admire, Europe a la Carte. I hope you’ll take a moment to check it out!
Photo of the Week: Inside the Pantheon
I took this picture inside the Pantheon in Rome, which was constructed by the Ancient Romans. It has a massive opening at the top of the dome that lets in natural light pour in. It remains one of the best-preserved buildings in Rome.
Travel Tip: Greek Salads are Different in Greece
While we may think we are used to ethnic food, things are not usually prepared the same way in the country of that cuisine.
Photo of the Week: Smailholm Tower
See a photograph of Smailholm Tower located in the Scottish borders.
Necessary Travel Tool: Earplugs
Learn why earplugs can be a fantastic travel tool, especially if you are visiting a warm, urban area that may not have air conditioning.
Beware of High Credit Card Minimums Abroad
Credit card minimums in America usually aren’t so bad; we usually don’t mind adding on another small item. But outside of America, you may encounter some businesses that make it hard for you to pay without cash.