Practical Trans Siberian Tips
I had never dreamed of this trip, wasn’t even considering it when I first moved to Moscow, but a few months in the seeds had been planted — sliding through Russia on the Trans Siberian train, one…
Ukraine Travel FAQ – Everything You Need to Know About Traveling in Ukraine
Awesome, you travel baller you. You’ve decided to visit Ukraine, one of the most underrated countries in Europe! Or, at the very least, you’re thinking about it. Or — maybe you’re just wondering if it’s possible. It’s possible,…
How to Use Kiev Public Transportation (and Live)
With Eurovision coming up, I thought it might be handy to write a guide to Kiev public transportation for our thousands of out-of-town visitors. But then I thought, Oh man, is there anything less sexy to write…
The View from the Amtrak Adirondack Line
It’s my one year blog-iversary here on The Wayfarer’s Book! That went by really fast. There have been lots of adventures, uncountable donuts, and more pictures of the New York skyline than probably any of you have ever…
Tarrytown, A Quick Escape
I am completely enamored with train travel, which is odd because I have spent far too many hours idling on the tracks between Ann Arbor and Chicago. Still, I find it romantic and enchanting. It’s been on…
Open Arms on Santorini
Santorini is a resort town, there’s no denying that, but the hospitality is not just an act. Your waiter might be a little harried, your taxi driver a little… reckless, but the people who own their businesses…
Costa Rica in Review – What I Learned while Traveling There
I try to do my research before I travel to a new country, but of course there are always things you learn along the way. Here are some of the nitty-gritty details we learned about traveling in…