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Tiles Galore: Lisbon’s Azulejos

I am fascinated by tiles. If you were to go through photos of my travels, you’d soon see the pattern emerge. I take photos…

It’s that time again! Yes, 2018 has flown by and so it’s time to sit down, look back and reminisce about the year that…

Hello from Canada! This month Sam and I said goodbye to Europe after almost 5 months of travel around the continent, and we boarded…

October takes the cake for some of the most striking landscapes visited. From setting eyes on the snowcapped Alps, to riding past the autumn…

One of the things I love about travel in Europe is that you can hop on a train, ride it for a few hours,…

When it comes to travel in Europe, most of us think of it as a summer destination, however, the place is bursting with possibilities year round….

I’m a big proponent of staying in hostels and small guesthouses. I like the communal aspect, the shared dining, and the ability to swap…

One of the funnest aspects of travel for me is the journey. Waiting at bus terminals with pastries in hand (and devouring said pastries…

I was recently having a conversation about hostels with a friend who just started travelling. I was trying to convince him to choose a…

I’m turning the big 25. Monday is ma birthday! Of course, since I am living and working in Korea that really makes me 27,…