The Netherlands was not originally meant to be my first country on this gap year, but once the route came together, it made sense to begin there. What followed was a short but memorable six-day stretch through the country, moving between canals, windmills, smaller...
Prague is one of those cities that almost feels built to be wandered. From its bridges and hills to its old alleys and skyline along the Vltava, it has the kind of beauty that rewards getting a little lost. And honestly, that ended up being one of the biggest parts of...
Editor’s note: Details such as ticket price reflect the time of my visit and may have changed since then. Traveling from Brno toward Prague, I could not pass up the chance to stop in Kutná Hora and see the Sedlec Ossuary for myself. It was one of those places that had...
Arriving in Brno from South Moravia, I quickly realized this was one of those cities that gets overlooked simply because Prague exists. The Czech Republic has so much going for it — history, architecture, food, culture, and of course, the beer — but like many...
When most people think of the Czech Republic, they usually think of Prague first. I used to be the same way. But like any country, there is always more beyond the place that gets all the attention, and for me that “more” turned out to be South Moravia. This region...
Editor’s note: This post reflects my 2014 visit to Bratislava. Prices, hostel costs, and transit details are from that time and are kept here as a personal snapshot rather than a current travel guide. Bratislava ended up being one of those cities that proved you do...
At 26 years old, I left my job and your average 9-5 life in South Carolina to travel the world. I spent 6 incredible months in Southern Europe and ended up becoming a nomad. Eight years later, I am still exploring, at 39 countries and then some. My goal is to listen, observe, learn, and respectful share all beautiful elements of the world, from beautiful destinations to beautiful cultural immersion. Read more here.