One of the most challenging experiences that we had in terms of moving abroad was moving our cat. I adopted Lu in the United States at a shelter. Admittedly, she’s not so keen on traveling, but I knew that when we moved abroad that she had to come with us. Since then, she’s traveled with…
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The best 15+ travel games for your phone that work offline
As someone with limited data, I’m always astounded how few apps work well offline and without data. I’m often toying with a new phone app that I can play while on the road. After far too many apps that I’ve burned through during a long bus ride, I’ve asked my fellow bloggers for their favorite travel…
A review of flying with TUI airlines long haul from Amsterdam to Orlando (Sanford)
Prior to moving to the Netherlands, I had NEVER heard of TUI airlines. I’m writing this review of TUI airlines because I couldn’t find much about flying with TUI in English and I think that it’s a great alternative to more expensive options. Although I travel a lot, I’m often skeptical of flying with new…
A TAP Portugal Economy Class Review: What it’s like to fly budget from the USA to Europe with a Lisbon Layover
After finding a cheap flight from the United States to Europe, I booked a flight with TAP Portugal although I wasn’t really sure what it would be like to fly with TAP from New York to Amsterdam with a layover in Lisbon. This is a review of flying economy class with TAP Portugal and my experience…
What to do during an overnight layover in Dubai: A review of our night tour of Dubai
Sometimes, you find an amazing flight for a very cheap price, however there’s something off about it. This happened when I was heading to Borneo last year. After realizing that we had a 10 hour layover at the Dubai International Airport while flying Emirates economy, I ended up looking into nights tours in Dubai as it…
How to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by train step-by-step
As someone who lived in Amsterdam, I am often asked how to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by train. It’s pretty easy to go independently from Schiphol to Amsterdam (and vice versa), however, I’ve included a step-by-step guide with photos on how to navigate the Dutch trains to get to Amsterdam to start off…
How to get from Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport by train step-by-step
If you’re visiting Amsterdam, you might be flying out of Schiphol Airport. I have taken the train between Amsterdam and Schiphol countless time and the train is the best way to get to Schiphol from Amsterdam. I include some tips with some photos and step-by-step instructions to make it easy to catch your flight!
Your insider guide to Schiphol airport with tips for traveling through Schiphol
As someone who regularly travels through Schiphol airport, I figured that it was time to write a guide to Schiphol Airport, one of my favorite airports in the world, with some insider tips to help others traveling through Schiphol more easily find their gate, find good airport food, and get to their destination as quickly…
Your insider guide to a perfect layover in Amsterdam by a local
As a seasoned traveler through Schiphol Airport who lives in Holland, I’ve been asked quite a few times about making the most of a layover in Amsterdam while transiting through Schiphol Airport. Although I’ve flown a lot, I find Schiphol to be one of the better airports that I’ve flown through due to its easy…
Is WOW air worth it? An honest review of flying economy class
As someone who loves to travel and who lives abroad, I often try out budget airlines that fly between Europe and the United States. On my most recent trip back home, I flew with WOW airlines, a budget Icelandic airline between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and New York City (JFK). On the way home, I…