Travel

What you need to know about visiting Mangart, Slovenia’s third tallest mountain

August 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

When planning my trip to Slovenia, I knew that we had to visit Mangart to climb Slovenia’s third highest mountain. Although I’m newer to hiking and climbing than some adrenaline addicts, I enjoying pushing myself of my comfort zone and being in the mountains. This post about Mangart will cover logistics of visiting Mangart, the crazy road up Mangart (Slovenia’s highest road), hiking Mangart, and the Mangart via ferrata route.

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Six Literary London Locations Every Book Lover Should Visit

May 9, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

London is crazy, dirty and overwhelming according to some, or a multicultural hub filled with history and many cool things to do according to others. Whichever you think it is, one thing is for sure, London makes its mark. No surprises then that it has inspired so many literary figures throughout time – book after book has been set in or featured the British capital. Here are six literary locations in London that every book-lover should visit. This post was written by Julianna, a London local!

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17 things to know before celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

February 15, 2020 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

If King’s Day in Amsterdam is not on your radar, you need to put this Dutch holiday on your bucket list. One day a year, the Netherlands becomes a street party of massive proportions; Amsterdam is the epicenter of this party. Tourists and locals alike take to the canals to drink, dance, and buy/sell goods from the street. This post is full of helpful tips to know before your trip to Amsterdam for King’s Day.

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Junior’s Cheesecake: The authentic cheesecake that you must try in NYC

June 11, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Is there anything as iconic as New York cheesecake? If you’re visiting New York City, I highly recommend visiting Junior’s Cheesecake in Downtown Brooklyn. This Brooklyn diner serving up cheesecake, hearty sandwiches, coffee, and egg creams is famous the world over. I include some tips for visiting Junior’s for the first time–and a bit of history of the New York cheesecake.

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Wadi Rum Camp in Jordan & Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

February 19, 2016 by Karen Turner 28 Comments

The most magical part about Jordan by far was experiencing true Bedouin hospitality and the vastness of the Wadi Rum Desert in all its sparse beauty. In this post, I explain the lessons I’ve learned about modern Bedouin life, what you should know before visiting a Bedouin family, discuss camping out in the middle of the Wadi Rum desert, and show some incredible views of the desert. Read more & see more incredible photos under the cut!

Want to experience Jordan's unique culture and beauty? Learn about the modern Bedouin lifestyle & what you need to know before you visit a Bedouin family. Photo Inspiration for camping out in the Wadi Rum desert luxury-style!

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How to avoid jet lag when flying internationally

August 19, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As no stranger to flying long-haul flights internationally, jet lag is an unwelcome friend. Despite taking many long-haul flights, I rarely experience jet lag as I have some tips to help you banish the worst of your jet lag before, during, and after your flight!

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Tips for travel in Japan on a budget

November 25, 2017 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you know that Japan isn’t cheap. We had an amazing and cheap trip around Japan where I was able to spend 15 euros per day on food and minimize costs within Japan. Keep read for tips for visiting Japan on a budget.

This guide for saving money into Japan is divided into two sections: how to save money traveling TO Japan (before your trip!) and how to save money in Japan (once you’ve arrived).

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The Ultimate 10 Day Itinerary for Iceland Winter Road Trip

September 16, 2018 by Karen Turner 29 Comments

If you’re visiting Iceland in winter, it’s possible to road trip in Iceland and drive all of Ring Road! This is a complete 10 day Itinerary for Iceland in winter. Despite what you may have read about road trips in Iceland, you can drive Iceland’s Ring Road in winter and Iceland in the winter is absolutely beautiful.

If you’re planning your Iceland road trip and you’re an experienced winter driver, we recommend doing your Iceland road trip in winter as you can expect lower prices, fewer people, and incredible nature.

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20 things that you must know about traveling in Iceland in winter

August 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

When we decided to visit Iceland in winter, my friends told me that I was crazy. Who wants to visit a country with the word ice inside its name in the middle of winter? For me, visiting Iceland in December was about experiencing the natural beauty of Iceland’s wintery landscape and doing all the adventurous winter sports possible.

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How to save money for travel: Thirty realistic money saving tips for anyone

March 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As much as I want to pretend that travel is cheap, travel costs money. As someone who lived close to the poverty line for a couple years, I know how hard it is to save money for travel.

I’ve focused these tips on how to save money for travel for any salary rather than focusing on money saving tips for those who earn enough that a latte each day is something that you can cut out of your budget. Keep reading for my very real and battle-tested tips on how to save for travel… I’ve had a lot of questions on how I save for travel as I’m quite frugal and I hope this answers some of the questions.

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