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Pros and Cons of Living in Barcelona as an Expat
Barcelona, a Spanish and Catalan city beautifully nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean sea, has now been my home for the past two years. With my prolonged on and off
The Ultimate Local’s Guide to Glasgow, Scotland
The subtle drops of rain are gently hitting the cobble-stoned alleyway as you head into a quaint, but lively pub in Glasgow’s West End. Walking inside you’re greeted by
How I Make Money to Travel By Teaching English Online with VIPKID
In June I was officially hired with a company called VIPKID that hires North Americans to teach English to children in China aged 4-12. It’s completely online, meaning you ca
Top Things to Do on Your First Trip to Budapest
Falling in love with Budapest is simple. It’s a full-package type of city offering thermal baths, cobble-stoned streets, and quirky bars — not to mention it’s gor
6 Best Cafes in Budapest, Hungary
I came to Budapest with little expectations. I knew of the beauty of Budapest’s skyline when it lights up at night and about the ample amounts of relaxing thermal baths, but
30 Travel Tips to Make You a Better Traveler
Through much trial and error, I’ve discovered tips and routines to make my traveling experiences all the more fulfilling and efficient. I think back to my 2014 self when I wa
5 Common Questions About Solo Female Travel Answered
There’s something truly magical about solo travel as a female. The feeling you get navigating a destination on your own, the perfectly selfish freedom you get to possess, and the
The beauty of Barcelona’s Cactus Park: Mossèn Costa i Llobera Garden
This mesmorizing Mediterranean city always finds a way to surprise me, and discovering its multitude of unique parks has been one of them. As briefly described in my article Best P
Solo Female Travel: How to Take Travel Photos of Yourself
Beautiful and seemingly effortless pictures of solo travelers spam the land of Instagram on the daily, but how are these women even doing it, you may ask. They’re traveling solo
