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What to Do & Eat in Melbourne on a Budget by a Local
As a born-and-raised Melbournian, I will tell anybody that listens that this is truly the best city! Melbourne has been voted the ‘most liveable city in the world’ by the Economist for 6 consecutive years now. However, Australia is not a budget-friendly country for travelers. With a decent cup of coffee costing between $3-$5, it…
The Truth about Japan’s Aokigahara Forest
Have you heard of the Aokigahara Forest? The Aokigahara Forest in Japan (Japanese: 青木ヶ原) (known as the Sea of Trees in Japanese 樹海) is the country’s most infamous forest. The Junkai forest is infamous due to the internet.Read for more about my experience hiking in this virgin forest and whether you should go. TRIGGER WARNING-…
How to work abroad: Professional jobs to help you move abroad
Wondering how to become an expat? You need to find a job abroad! Here is a list of careers and advice to help you find international jobs! Finding jobs abroad is much easier if you’re a professional with significant job experience and/or have a Masters/Ph.D. Depending on your career, living and working abroad with the right…
Game of Thrones in Malta: An Independent Tour Review
I love Game of Thrones and when I found out that I was going to visit Malta, I knew that I needed to find the Game of Thrones locations around Malta. Since I had limited time, I chose to take the Game of Thrones tour with Malta Film tours after reading the glowing reviews. This…
Visit Kosovo: Complete Itinerary of the Best Things to do in Kosovo
If you’re doing a Balkan trip, you might be passing through Kosovo. Often, Pristina, Kosovo is a transfer point for Balkan buses, but Kosovo is much more than Pristina. If you only visit Pristina, you’ll miss out on the many other things to do in Kosovo. Kosovo tourism is still developing, so expect friendly locals,…
Should I elope? Reasons for eloping and 15 best places to elope
Weddings can be overwhelming, expensive, and exhausting, so eloping with your fiance is a great way to take the pressure off from intensive wedding planning and family stress. (Surprise, I got married!) Read why eloping was right for us, reasons to elope (or not elope), and about the best places to elope! This is not…
Berlin from above: The best viewpoints in Berlin by a local
I love seeing cities from above, especially in a new city. It gives you a completely different perspective of the city and the sights. You can often piece together the locations of places a lot better, and it makes you understand just how big (or small!) a city is. Often you’ll get a really pretty…
Best brunch in NYC: Your insider guide to 8 great brunch places in lower Manhattan
In New York City, brunch isn’t just a meal — it’s a way of life. Come the weekend, New Yorkers will line up around the block for a chance to eat at the newest brunch place in New York. I’ll be the first to admit that I am the most indecisive person when it comes…
How to easily learn the Cyrillic alphabet before your trip
One of the best things to do before your trip to Russia is to learn the Russian alphabet aka the Cyrillic alphabet. This post will detail how to learn the Cyrillic alphabet with tips from my previous trips to Russia and Serbia. I include the best free apps for learning the Cyrillic alphabet as well as…