EUROPE

09.04.2023

17 Useful Poland Travel Tips: What To Know Before You Go



Poland is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in Central Europe, especially as travelers are going beyond Austria, Hungary, and Czechia. With colorful Old Town squares, delicious pierogi food, and breathtaking nature (beaches! mountains! everything in between!), a trip to Poland should definitely be on everyone’s itinerary!

These Poland travel tips are the result of me traveling around the country in the span of two and a half months, both as a tourist (5 cities in three weeks) and as a digital nomad (the other 1.5 months). 

This article is packed with things to keep in mind while traveling in Poland, from transportation to cultural tips, accommodations, shopping, food, money and more. There are even a few tips dedicated to what not to do in Poland! Continue reading →



07.31.2023

17 Ways to Save Money in Poland: Accommodations, Food, Transportation, Activities, and More 

From delicious pierogi to picturesque castles, colorful traditional houses, and stunning nature, it’s no wonder why Poland is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations in Europe.

While the country is already fairly budget-friendly, there are still plenty of ways that you can travel Poland on a budget — which is exactly why I wrote this post!

If you’re planning a trip to Poland, be sure to keep these tips in mind. I’ll go over some of my best ways to save money in Poland, from finding deals on transportation to snagging budget-friendly accommodations, eating delicious (and cheap!) food, and much more. 

All of these tips will help stretch your dollar zloty and make it go further — let’s check them out! 

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03.11.2021

Herceg Novi Travel Guide: Visit Montenegro’s Sunniest City

Drinking coffee at Gradska Kafana in Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Herceg Novi is hard to put into words, but this quote by famous Yugoslav poet Ivo Andrić comes pretty close: “This city of eternal greenery, sun and stairs stays stuck between the sea and the hill as a place whose magic can be experienced more and more as a place with the soul.”

Herceg Novi is famous for many things– it’s the sunniest city in Montenegro (it averages around 200 days of sunshine a year!), has a popular mimosa festival every year, and is well-known for its fortresses… but more on that later.  

Located at the western end of the country, Herceg Novi is the perfect introduction to Montenegro (if you’re traveling from Croatia) or a fantastic continuation of your trip around Montenegro.

Ready to dive into this fantastic city? Let’s check it out!

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11.16.2020

The Amazing Macaron-themed Hotel Room: A Review Of Vice Versa, the Most Unique Boutique Hotel in Paris, France

I’m just going to say it outright: Vice Versa may just be one of the best hotels in Paris, France.

It’s one of the most unique places to stay in Paris, and for good reason. The entire hotel — all 37 rooms! — are decorated in a very unique theme. 

I had the chance to stay at Vice Versa during my trip to Paris and specifically booked this gorgeous macaron-themed room because it had the most unique design. Hello, a giant macaron-shaped bed? I’ll take three, wrapped up in a box with a bowtie. ;) 

Besides my room, this French boutique hotel has an amazing design, friendly service, and stays very on-theme — unlike some hotels, which only have a few themed rooms, this one is themed from the basement to the attic!

Ready to check it out? Grab your beret and let’s go! 

Warning: this post contains a lot of cliche French words (see what I did there?) and candy puns. I warned you, mon amie. 

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10.05.2020

The Ultimate Packing List for Iceland for Winter (In a Carry-On!) + 10 Useful Tips

What to pack for a winter trip to Iceland - in a carry-on

Looking for a simple guide on what to pack for Iceland but totally lost? No worries, I was on the same page. If I’m going to be completely honest, planning my first trip to Iceland was overwhelming: Do we stay in Reykjavik or visit other cities? Should we rent a car? Which of the (literally hundreds) of day tours do we book? What do we pack? What the heck is Hákarl?!

While I can’t be of much help with the rest of the questions, I can help you figure out the packing situation! In this packing guide, I narrowed it down to the most important things to pack for your trip to Iceland. Since my trip to Iceland was in February, this post will be specifically about what to pack for Iceland in the winter. There’s a Norwegian saying that goes something like, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” — you can rest assured that all of the items in this guide will keep you warm, comfortable, and excited to explore Iceland. 

What’s more, I know that many of my readers are in the #carryonclub, so this entire post is perfect for those who are packing for Iceland in a carry on. But Luda, I have heavy snowshoes, puffy jackets, and like 14953 different scarves! No worries, this Iceland packing guide will be useful even if you pack light — I’m living proof. :)

Those Northern Lights aren’t going to last for long, so without further ado, I present the  ultimate packing list for Iceland! In the winter! With a Carry-on! 

(You can tell I’m excited, right? Let’s go!) 

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