Five things I never travel without

1. Ziploc bags: these are so useful that it’s literally hard for me to imagine a world without them. I use them for keeping wet clothes separate from dry, keeping pens nice and tidy in case of leaks, managing ticket stubs, receipts and other small pieces of paper that don’t stay well in our brains … Continue reading →

Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Trip to Europe – Part I

Many people dream of a European vacation, but get overwhelmed when it comes time to make the plans. Where to start? Why is it so complicated? I’m already so busy, and vacations are for relaxing, so why stress out over this? Maybe we’ll just go to the beach again … But wait! With the right … Continue reading →

10 Things I Wish I’d Known the First Time I Went to Europe

Waitstaff are goldmines for recommendations and tips. Make friends with every server you have! That being said, service will be slow – you will have to ask for your check, perhaps several times. I wish I had known this is not bad. You do not need to pack every piece of clothing you own, no matter … Continue reading →