It’s been nearly five years since my first visit to Ireland and of all the places I’ve been this year, Ireland never stopped whispering in my ear. Even though I consider myself American, having been born and raised just outside of Washington, DC, I actually have dual citizenship with Ireland and so naturally I feel tremendously connected to the country. [...]
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Finding Lucky Signs in Ireland
My third time in Ireland definitely proved to be my lucky charm. I was able to experience the Irish countryside while still enjoying city life in Dublin. Although nearly five years have passed since my first visit, many of my initial observations have remained true. Here are a few of my favorite things about my beloved homeland. 1) The People [...]
5 Free Ways to Experience NYC Culture
As a New York resident for nearly four years, I’m more than well aware that this city is expensive. Despite the absurdly high rents and general costs of daily life, I’ve managed to live here as a freelancer without any real problems. Of course I’m not eating out every night or bar hopping my way through the weekend, but if [...]
How to Feel Boho Chic When Flying Coach
Let’s face it, few people would choose coach over first-class if given the option. After all, it’s never enjoyable to pass the luxurious first-class flyers as you board your flight and head straight to the back in search of your coach seat assignment. I flew first class one time in my life and this was simply because there was a [...]
Going Local in the Real DR
Less than 48 hours into my luxurious stay at Barcelo Punta Cana, it was time to swap our swim suits for comfortable clothes and durable sneakers. From about 9am until 6pm, our group spent hours delving into the local culture surrounding Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Hopping on board what resembled a mix of a safari vehicle and a beat-down van, we [...]
I want to ‘Go with Oh’ to Venice
It’s rare that I choose to enter a blogger contest, mainly because I’m perfectly happy sticking to my bohemian musings yet here I am, racking my brain for a reason not to give it a “Go with Oh” shot. When I first took a look at the ten cities offered during the winner’s one month stay in Europe, my lips curled [...]
My Tropical Travel Bucket List
With winter about to rear it’s ugly head, my mind has been on much warmer destinations. Don’t get me wrong; I love watching snow fall from the comfort of my humble East Village apartment but once the romantic snow melts, I’m not such a huge fan of wet streets and cold wind whipping past my face. That being said, here [...]
Five Adventurous Forms of Egyptian Transport
I wrote a very similar post awhile back for Nomadic Samuel but decided to write a new version on the same topic. If you are on a budget, touring through Egypt is not for the faint of heart. However, it is ideal for a humble traveler and quite fun for anyone with a love for the spontaneous. I spent about two [...]
5 Ways to Blend into Thessaloniki Culture
This is a guest post from Nicholas Biblis on behalf of Aspiring Backpacker. Being the second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki often gets overshadowed by Athens. To be fair, many cities could get overshadowed by Athens based on the history and culture of the city alone. But Thessaloniki is full of history too and at least as much culture. I recommend any [...]
Turning 26 in the Dark
As it turned out, my 26th birthday (Nov. 1) was nothing I expected but everything I needed. In the few days before my big day, New York and its surrounding areas would undergo a hurricane much fiercer than it’s soft-sounding name might suggest. Despite being an avenue and a half away from the massive waves plundering into Alphabet City, the [...]
Indie Guide to Santiago
Going off of our Neighborhood Guide to Santiago, here is an indie twist for the avant-garde traveler. Bohemian Lifestyle For a truly bohemian experience, I recommend staying in the Brasil neighborhood of Santiago. The area is a bit separate from the city center but if you want a real dose of old style architecture and street art, Brasil is the [...]
Lapping in Luxury in Punta Cana
Sometimes we all need a break, even us travel writers, who to most people appear to be on one never-ending vacation. And while my four days in Punta Cana was technically work, it felt far less action-packed than my normal press trips. For one thing, we stayed in the same resort room for the entire duration, which meant that my clothes [...]
