Posts Tagged ‘europe’

thanksgiving, couchsurfing, and the horrible conversion rate

“We have a vision of a world where everyone can explore and create meaningful connections with the people and places they encounter.” – couchsurfing.org
Happy almost Thanksgiving everyone! Time flies and I have suddenly found myself in the middle of the holiday season again. What have I been doing for a year?! It seems like just [...]

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I’m going back to Europe

“Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.” – Jack Kerouac
I booked my flight to Europe today! I am going back again!
After my trip this past April, I officially caught the travel bug. I’m obsessed and in love with Europe.
I am leaving in March. I know, I know…it will be cold. But with the conflicts [...]

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I Heart Shutterfly!

I just received my much anticipated Europe photobook from Shutterfly today!
It took me some time to create it and I included my blog posts along with the pictures to have a fully inclusive keepsake. I love photobooks; they are such a great way to use all the digital pictures that would otherwise collect dust on [...]

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The Art of Packing Light

“Pack for the best-case scenario, not the worst-case scenario. Think in terms of what you can do without, not what will be handy on your trip” – Rick Steves
Ok, I would LOVE any helpful suggestions anyone reading this can offer!
A couple friends and I are backpacking through Europe for a month. With a little more [...]

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On the Road to Europe

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
I am finally doing something I have put off for far too long…I am traveling to Europe! I booked my flight today!! I have been obsessed with Italy as long as I can remember and finally stopped putting it off for a ‘better time.’  [...]

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