Packing for a weekender or a really long trip? Your carryon doesn’t usually change much. Here are all the items I carry in a carryon no matter where I go.
29 items every girl must carry in a carryon
On Losing a Loved One Abroad
Living abroad comes with an encyclopedias worth of challenges. Moving into a new apartment, searching for simple amenities you had at home, losing touch with old friends, adjusting to an unfamiliar lifestyle, tasting local flavors, and learning a foreign language. On top of the everyday challenges, there are the rare and heartbreaking ones. The ones […]
10 Steps to a Terrific Thanksgiving Abroad
This year, I am feeling thankful for the chance to spend Thanksgiving at home with my friends and family in the USA. Last year, I was teaching English abroad in Spain during the holidays. Being away from home is usually pretty painless for me. That is, until the holidays arrive. I was grateful to be in […]
22 Tips for Traveling on a Budget in Europe
Since I arrived back in Rhode Island, I have been asked a lot of questions about my year in Europe. Some of the most popular seem to revolve around money and traveling. How did I save money and see so many places? So, I decided to compile a list of my 22 Tips for Traveling […]
50 British words Americans don’t use
The top 50 British words Americans don’t use. You’ll need to know them especially if you’re studying, working or living abroad.
10 tips to beat jet lag
Jet lag is a frequent traveler’s worst nightmare. I’m always looking for ways to prevent it. Here are 10 tips to beat jet lag based on my experiences.