Getting Cursed Out in Romania, or Confronting Poverty in Travel
It was my first morning in Cluj, and as I walked through the city I felt a joyful buoyancy about my first change of scenery in five weeks. It was Sunday, so it was quiet, and I…
Why Novi Sad is Fantastic for Digital Nomads in Europe
One afternoon, at the end of April, my name was called over the Kyiv airport PA in the final boarding call for a flight to London. It was the first time in my life I had ever…
12 Things to do in Budapest that are NOT Ruin Bars
Budapest is undeniably a huge party city. With ruin bars, spa parties, and hostels with names like the Retox Party Hostel, it can be easy to think that the only thing to do in Budapest is getting…
Deliciously Dangerous Food to Eat in Budapest
When I planned my trip to Budapest, I didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about the food. I was focused on the spas, the ruin bars, the architecture. No one really talks about what to eat…
How To Spend 48 Hours in Kiev
I arrived in Kiev on a cold, rainy day at the end of February. Over the next three months, I watched as last flurries of snow tease at the end of winter, the lilacs burst out to…
My Favorite Craft Cocktail Bars in Kiev
I have a new updated list of the best bars in Kiev, including the best cocktail bars. Where I am greatly influences what I choose to drink. In the center of hipster Brooklyn it was craft beer…
What to Do when You Visit Lviv, Ukraine’s Secret Gem
Step one. Get to Lviv. I mean that’s it, really. From then on you’re set. The good times will just kind of happen to you. But I understand, you didn’t come here for something so simple. You…
10 Reasons Why Now is the Time to Visit Ukraine
You know that feeling, that sort of nervous fluttery anticipation you get when you book a one-way plane ticket to a country you’ve never been to, never really thought about too much actually, and commit to spending…
Dear Oslo, I’m Sorry
Dear Oslo, You are cool, there’s no denying that. You’ve got the hip, edgy vibe going on (maybe it has something to do with your angular Opera House) and you’ve impressed all the travel bloggers. A rising…
Estonia Beyond Tallinn’s Old Town
There’s no denying how adorable Tallinn’s perfectly preserved Old Town is. An outstanding example of medieval architecture, a crowned UNESCO World Heritage gem, the city really does feel a bit like a place plucked out of the…
