How To Avoid Getting Homesick
As much as we may try to deny it, most travelers do get pangs of homesickness from time to time. Although I’ve never gone on an around the world trip, I’ve still had moments where I miss my friends and family back home. Here are 5 Tips to Avoid Homesickness 1) Prepare in Advance I’ve
How to be Cultured on a Cruise
I took my one and only cruise in October 2010. It was a month until my 24th birthday so a friend and I decided to celebrate in style. There also happened to be a 75% on this particular cruise so we quickly booked. For some reason, I always assumed I would like cruises but after
Sultry Siesta in Madrid
Spanish culture has always intrigued me, particularly the importance residents place on siesta. Everyday, shops close down from about 2-5 and bars and restaurants roughly from 4-9. This coveted nap time can definitely feel strange for first time travelers to Spain, which is why it’s best to make the most of your day before and
How to Pack Bohemian Style
As a bohemian traveler, I try my best to pack as light as possible. There is nothing worse than lugging around a massive suitcase from hostel to hostel. However, I’ve always had an interested in fashion so here are a few items I bring with me wherever I go: Sorry, boys…this one is primarily written
5 Travel Habits to Avoid
There have been a lot of articles that tackle the Traveler vs. Tourist argument, including one of our own. I’ve decided to contribute my own thoughts on the matter by coming up with 5 anti-travel behaviors I aim to avoid. I’ll start off with one of my favorite Travel Quotes: If you reject the food, ignore
Delicious Foods from Norway
Norway has a slew of traditional dishes that any avant-garde traveler would enjoy. and I tried most of them during my visit. Here are a few of my favorite foods from Norway. Breakfast: Waffels and Jam Shortly upon landing at Oslo airport I was greeted with a delicious breakfast that many Norwegians eat at the
5 Reasons to Visit the Guinness Factory
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner so Dublin has been on my mind recently. Ireland is an ideal country to visit year-round but visiting the famous Guinness Factory is a must for any avant-garde traveler. Here are 5 Reasons to Visit the Guinness Factory: 1) This is the Real Deal The first time
Famous Faces of Norway
If I had to describe Norway in three words they would be: Nature, Snow and Stars. The country is beautiful year round but during the winter months the snow definitely gives Norway a very “Narnia” look about it. What turned out as a bit of a surprise was all the famous faces I met during
Language Tips for the Bohemian Traveler
This is a follow-up post to How to Learn a Very Foreign Language by Jessica Tiare Bowen, one of our contributors. A few months ago, I made an early New Year’s Resolution: This is the year I will become bilingual. But much like any resolution, seeing it written on paper is so much easier than having
Norway Memories
After going through my hundreds of photos taken in Norway I decided to do a Photo Friday post with ten images that highlight the beauty of Lillehammer, Norefjell and Oslo. Here’s the first picture I took at the Maihaugen Open Air Museum in Lillehammer. I couldn’t help but adore the quirky chandelier hanging in my suite
