The snow sparkled atop Hogsmeade’s magical shops, and the towers of Hogwarts loomed high above in the distance, pulling us in. Meanwhile, hundreds of visitors, donning cloaks and Gryffindor shirts, wands in hand, excitedly bounced throughout the village. As we…
Is Luxembourg City Worth Visiting?
If you’re like most people, then you probably know little, to nothing, about Luxembourg and its capital city. But if you’re visiting Western Europe, and you’re ready to stray off the beaten path, you might consider a trip to this teeny tiny…
Heathrow vs. Gatwick: The Gateways to London, England
London’s tourism statistics are on a steady rise, year after year. And to most, that comes as no surprise! From iconic monuments like Big Ben and the London Eye, to the city’s pub culture and world-renowned museums, who wouldn’t want…
20 Festivals to Experience in Your 20s
Your 20s are your years to go on wild adventures, take risks, dance the nights away, seek out new cultures, get lost, and find out who you truly are. But there’s one little caveat: you can’t do that all in one place! As a…
The Top 15 Free Things to Do in Paris
We’ll come right out and say it. Paris is one of our favorite cities in the world. But still, there’s just one little problem: it’s expensive! While some of Paris’s experiences are well worth splurging for — after all, it is home to over…
Keeping Fit While Traveling: A How-To
Keeping fit while traveling is just plain hard. There’s no way around it. While traveling, you’re often surrounded by exotic, tasty dishes, that sometimes aren’t the healthiest. And if you’re like Maddy and I, you justify every delicious bite by convincing yourself…
Underrated Things to Do in San Francisco: The Top 12
Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Lombard Street, Alcatraz. Yeah, we’ve heard it all before. And all of those places, well, they’re getting old. Actually, they’ve been old. As they say, let’s stray off the beaten path. Let’s discover some of the…
The Perfect Madrid Weekend Guide: Friday to Sunday
Spain’s capital is a massive metropolis, brimming with culture, delicious food, millions of people, and of course, sangria! Yet with so much to experience, tackling a weekend in Madrid can seem almost impossible. This Madrid weekend guide is here to…
Let’s Go Island Hopping in Thailand: A Photo Essay
Today, and every day, I dream of island hopping in Thailand. I crave sunshine, the clearest of azure waters, and untouched yellow sand that stretches as far as the eye can see. I long to see those otherworldly island formations…
9 Must-Try Eateries in San Francisco
After a quick 1-hour flight up to San Francisco, we had four days to explore the city. And while attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street are exciting, they are not the main attractions. At least, not in…
New York City Hacks: The Do’s and Don’ts of NYC
As the end of my third and final year in New York City nears, I’m realizing just how much I’ve learned. When I first moved to the City, I was a wide-eyed tourist and I had a lot to figure out….
The Top 10 Things to Do in Berlin
When it comes to Europe, Berlin usually tops every millennial’s list. And with street art galore, booming nightlife, tantalizingly cheap eats, and such rich history, why wouldn’t anyone want to visit Berlin? During the past year, we’ve traveled to Berlin a whopping three…
