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Sneak peak of new website...

Hey guys! Heres a sneak peak at my new logo for my website (I knew art school would be good for something). What do you think? :) And if you havent already done so, be sure to "like" my Facebook...

An iPod Giveaway!! (and other exciting news)

The iPod Giveaway details! Alright guys, Im giving away a brand new iPod to one lucky Facebook follower! Ive created a new Facebook page, and while it is still a work in progress to be completed...

69 Fun Facts About Spain

Due to the immense popularity of my 69 fun facts series (69 Fun Facts about Germany has a staggering 150,000+ page views!) Ive decided to continue the tradition, and bring some more 69 fun into the...

Sometimes voting can be fun...

Alright, Ive decided to make a poll. Ive mentioned in my plans for the new year that I intend on making some big improvements to this blog, and therefore, I would love to hear your comments,...

You know youre a traveller when...

You know youre a traveller when... Living in a hostel room with 10 other people is not regarded as an unfortunate tragedy, but rather, a fun way of making friends and drinking buddies. Your...

Anyone excited for the Oscars?

One of the best things about Hollywood is that no matter where you travel to, and how little English your new traveller friends may speak, Hollywood kind of exists to provide a source of bonding...

My Travel Plans for this Year

With less than two months left until I graduate, this year will mark some huge changes in my life. The past four years have undoubtedly been great. I have lived three different cities, went on...

Tübingen: Small Town, Big Adventures

It was a dark and stormy night as me and my friend Raph ran down a long, and winding hill, stopping every now and then to catch our breath beneath some trees. There were church bells ringing in the...

The Tell-All Guide to Love and Sex on the Road

Its Valentines Day!! (Travelers Edition). So lets talk about love! And sex! But first a word of caution: To any travelers who want to avoid future heartbreak, it is important to keep in mind that...

Cairo Time: A Movie Review

Last week on the train, I randomly decided to rent one of those 99 cent movies from the iTunes store from my laptop. Because movie posters with depicting pyramids always gets my vote, I quickly...

Some things in life are actually still easy!

Today I applied for graduation. My university sent me an e-mail, and as I clicked on the link to the student portal, I expected the worst. I mean, after writing hundreds upon hundreds of research...

The Importance of a Good Book on the Train (A Swiftian Satire)

I love travelling by train. For one thing, theres the scenery which you miss when flying, and the comfortable seats that are nonexistent by coach bus. Unlike the "horrors" of flying or taking a...

We all have our baggage

I am seriously in love with these luggage tags created by Anne Taintor! Theyre cheeky, fun and I can totally picture myself sticking those "size matters" tags all over my luggage, and fantasizing...

Whats Your Lucky Charm?

When I was small, I used to bring some sort of lucky charm with me whenever I fly on a plane. Perhaps my little self was already corrupted by scores of Hollywood horror movies depicting plane...

What Keeps You Motivated?

Not traveling anywhere this holiday made me realize that I actually havent travelled anywhere in over a year (says the girl with the travel blog). Well...I did go to Europe during the summer, and...

Happy New Year!

According to the ancient Mayan calendar, the world will end on December 21st, 2012. Apparently theres going to be an apocalyptic flood to wipe out all of humanity. While it sounds like something...

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Fröhliche Weihnachten! Shub Naya Baras! Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto! Buone Feste Natalizie! God Jul or Gledelig Jul! С Рождеством! Holiday...

7 Interesting gifts for your traveller friends

One thing I hate about malls is that everything looks the same. No matter what stores you go to, everything is probably produced in the same factory somewhere in Asia. This is especially bland when...

Its finally December!

Hey guys! Sorry its been so long since I last updated. Ive been so busy with sooo many things lately that I feel like Ive really been neglecting this blog. My busyness first came from end of the...

Tips for backpackers on staying healthy and active on the road

ralph lauren With Thanksgiving behind us, and the holidays just a few weeks away, we all know that its finally that time of the year where we can wear our much anticipated holiday sweaters with...

How to Avoid Looking like a (North) American Tourist in Europe

Aside from the good people of New York City (and possibly LA and Montreal), its safe to say that North Americans have never really been considered fashionable, especially when compared to their...

Most Anticipated Upcoming Movies

Sometimes, its good to take a break from the interesting life we lead and instead, be satisfyingly content in watching other people lead lives crazier than us, while we sit around wearing sweats...

Top 10 Last minute Halloween costumes

Halloween is one of the best holidays of the year. I mean, what other day of the year do you get copious amounts of free candy, and spend the weekend drinking whilst living your dreams as a sexy...

Top 10 Reasons to Travel (...because excuses are for politicians)

1. To become a more interesting person Theres no doubt that the most interesting people Ive ever met in my life have been travellers. Not only are travellers full of worldly views and great...

Quotes from Heart of Darkness

With the weather in the Northern Hemisphere getting colder and darker, theres no better way of spending a lazy evening than reading an enjoyable book. While my reading list these days consists of...

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Recently, Ive developed a strange love. Out of everything in the world I can be intrigued by, such as cute animals, nature, or unusual facts about Germany, this time, my love happens to involve a...

Top 10 Hostel Pet Peeves

The word "hostel" is synonymous with partying and (for the slightly paranoid) a certain series of slasher movies. While Iuckily I can only relate my hostel experiences with the former, and have...

Country Fact Sheet - To digest and impress

One of the best parts about traveling is meeting people from around the world. Simultaneously, it can also pretty embarrassing after all that traveling, and youve still mistaken the Canadians for...

I left my heart in Bavaria

Bavaria can quite possibly be the best place in the world. After all, they did invent lederhosen, pretzels, and an annual festival dedicated for the sole purpose of drinking obscene quantities of...