I arrived home from Europe seven days ago. In that time, I’ve been sharing stories and catching up with what’s been happening at home. Of all the details of my trip, what seems to surprise people the most is how cheaply I managed it, and that I honestly think I could have done…
During my trip, I have used multiple types of accommodations, including couchsurfing, airbnb, hostels, and hotels. Each one has serious pros and cons, but the one I get asked the most about is Couchsurfing. Is it safe? Is it scary? Would you recommend it? The answer is a resounding yes to all 3. First, let’s…
When I set out on this trip, my head was full of the advice and anecdotes from other travelers. I had read so many blogs and spoken with everyone I could to gather up little bits of advice. I have just over two weeks left, and I realized that I have compiled my own assortment…
**Disclaimer** These are my personal experiences and thoughts about this event. Other attendees probably have a different opinion so do further research if you’re thinking of attending. My word is not the gospel** This backpacking trip has been in the works for six years and during that time, I was specifically planning to attend one…
Before arriving in Ireland, I admit I knew very little about the 1916 Easter Rising. While I explored the city, I learned so much and came away with an enriched knowledge of Irish history. I unintentionally visited Dublin during a historically significant week. In 1916, Ireland was still under the rule of the British crown.…
I am officially outside the USA for the first time in my life. What an odd feeling! I seem to have experienced quite a few firsts during the last 24 hours. I flew on a plane, went to a geothermal pool, and slept in a room with 13 strangers. And I can only reason that…
Every day I feel the need to pinch myself. In one week, I will be on a plane heading from Logan airport in Boston, to Keflavik airport in Iceland. I haven’t been on a plane since I was a young child, and now I will be taking a solo flight to another country! After six…
Generally speaking, most people plan ahead when they hike a mountain. You pack a lunch, wear good hiking boots, bring plenty of water, maybe a small first aid kit. You set out with this wonderful mindset and personal determination, ready to face the challenge. Of course, we hadn’t planned on climbing a mountain at all that…
The biggest trip of my life (so far) is coming up in about 9 weeks. I will be solo backpacking around Europe for two months. A lot of friends and family have asked that I keep them updated on my adventures and experiences. This got me to thinking a bit about the different types of…
Growing up, we spent a week on Cape Cod every summer. We rarely went anywhere else for vacations. Once in a while my family would traipse up to New Hampshire or Maine, and once we went to Disneyland. So as a kid, most of my travel was done through the pages of books. To cities…
Little Red Roaming 