“Danke,” the cashier says to me as I walk away with my groceries from one of the supermarkets in Turkey. I am not German. And despite the name Natasha, I am not Russian either. Then I must be from Scandinavia, Australia, or The Netherlands. Nope, Nope, Nope. I go on to … Read More
Things to do in Pamukkale: Our Tips for the “Turkey Pools”
“Turkey Pools,” “The Cotton Castle,” or “Pamukkale” All those names may ring a bell for they are all used to describe the travertines that make up Pamukkale. The photos are abundant these days and hopping on the Pamukkale bus was no difficult decision, it was an easy must for our … Read More
Cappadocia: The Best Place in Turkey for All Travelers
You know those beautiful destination lists you see on the internet ALL THE TIME, the Pinterest photos with the description “dreamland,” and the natural places you must see before you die? Well, that place is Cappadocia, or what I like to refer to as “the best place in Turkey.” I’m … Read More
25 at 25: Lessons I’ve Learned While Traveling throughout the World.
Twenty-Five life lessons I’ve learned through travel I just spent my twenty-fifth birthday in a small Turkish town, It was uneventful, the town had three restaurants to choose from and we were the only guests in our hotel; however, I’m okay with that. I’ve barely even scratched the surface when … Read More
Five Reasons to Go Traveling During the Off Season
It’s November, you’re traveling around Eastern Europe and then you see it…snow. You know this weather is just the beginning, and you start to ponder your life choices. Why are you traveling during the off season again? “Why the hell didn’t I do my Eurotrip in July like everyone else?” … Read More
Things to See in Cyprus on a Budget
Cyprus is a well-known vacation destination but is also a place that largely doesn’t incite a budget destination. However, we were able to do Cyprus on a small budget and still able to see the best of Cyprus. There’s more to Cyprus than some beach resorts filled with British and Russians; … Read More
10 Reasons Long Term Travel isn’t Always like an Instagram Photo
When I tell people how long I’ve been traveling, or how long I intend to travel long term I usually get very similar responses back. The phrases I have heard far too much go a little something like: “WOW, you are so lucky,” progressing to “I could never do what … Read More
Best of Cyprus: Why Everyone Should Visit the Country Now!
We flew into Latvia in late September. Fall time in the Baltics, it can’t be that cold…or so we thought. Over the past few months, we had saved and stocked up on expensive outdoor equipment to prepare for winter time in Europe. I didn’t think I’d be breaking out the … Read More
Kanchanaburi: The best place in Central Thailand
Ever heard of Kanchanaburi? Neither had we, but it turned out to be one of our favorite destinations in Thailand. We share what to do in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, and why you should visit. In our travels, we often find ourselves in places, that before traveling to the location we had … Read More
Zakopane, Poland: What To Do In The Tatras
Nestled in the Tatra Mountains is Zakopane, Poland. The Polish mountain town serves as a great base to this stretch of the Carpathian Mountains. It is an outdoor wonderland that provides visitors access to snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, alpine forests, mountain lakes, wildlife, quaint towns, and the meadow filled valleys. The Carpathian … Read More