2016 – Page 2 – Surviving on a Shoestring

Guest Post: Bali on a Budget

If you have not gotten the chance to read my previous article on Australia, you can do so here. The next stop on my 2 week journey was Bali. What’s Your Name? In this ancient culture, the most commonly used names indicate the person’s order of birth. Wayan is typically the most common name for…

#OperationTakeYourVacation: How to Maximize Your Days Off

It is no secret that Americans typically receive less vacation days than other workers in developed countries. And even though our PTO is limited the below info graphic from Statista shows that less than half of the population is using all of their vacation days. I’ve heard various explanations for why people are not using their…

5 to Survive: Amsterdam

Every year my sister and I take an international trip together. This helps us bond and experience new cultures simultaneously. Last year we visited the United Arab Emirates and this year we explored 5 countries in Western Europe (Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, and Denmark) over the course of 10 days. I had no expectations for…

Saudades de Salvador da Bahia

Saudade is a Portuguese word that has no English equivalent. Defining it as missing something or someone is insufficient. On a basic level it can mean a deep longing or feeling of nostalgia. I can think of no better word to describe my feelings for Salvador da Bahia. One of the most wonderful experiences I…

5 to Survive: Brazil

Olá! I’ve just returned from a 5 day trip to Brazil (Salvador da Bahia & Rio de Janeiro). I was so in love with the country that I started writing this article while there. Brazil has been in the media frequently lately for everything from zika to the Olympics. Several people discouraged me from visiting,…

Go with Google

Google is undoubtedly one of the most popular search engines around today. However, they also have a plethora of apps. Some of which I find useful for planning a trip. Being the type A person that I am I enjoy being able to see all the details of a trip on my mobile device. If…

Guest Post: New Country, Who’s This?

Studies show that readers lose interest in a blog posting after 500 words. If we’re not talking about Kimye or the latest episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta, millennials can’t process anything above that number. With that being said, I can’t promise this article will be under 500 words. What I can promise is that…