I Ate All the Donuts in Montreal so You’d Have to, Too
After just two days in Montreal, one of my friends sent me a text. Uh, Amy, it looks like you’re eating a lot of donuts in Montreal. No one is surprised by this anymore, right? If you…
Why Montreal is Perfect for a Non-Beach Memorial Day Weekend Escape
The closest I ever got to being a beach bum was the two relaxing days I spent on the blissful beach in Manuel Antonio, having just escaped one of the grayest, most brutal winters New York has…
A Budget Day Trip to Philadelphia
I had never really even thought about Philadelphia until my friends started complaining about it. They had been sent there by work for a couple months last summer as soon as the weather in New York got…
Exploring Romanian Castles
I’m not that great at pre-trip research. Even though we had two Romanian castles on our itinerary, I was only vaguely aware of them, knowing that one is considered ‘Dracula’s Castle.’ And true, these Romanian castles might not…
Why Visit Transylvania? Postcards from Romania
Looking through my photos of Transylvania for my recent post on Romania’s medieval towns, I found myself lingering over the pictures of the countryside, sighing as I remembered green fields, big skies, and the charm of Transylvania’s rustic…
Discovering Medieval Transylvania
When we arrived in Romania I wary it was going to be a re-do of Bulgaria, but the electricity of Bucharest reenergized me and reminded me not to be so quick to compare countries, not even neighbors.…
Getting Caught Up in Bucharest
My aunt and I had just spent a week in Bulgaria, winding our way on an organized tour towards Romania. To be honest, I didn’t know much about Romania, but I expected certain similarities to Bulgaria. Beautiful…
Skimming Along the Bulgarian Black Sea
If you’re expecting the Bulgarian Black Sea to actually be an inky midnight color, you’re going to be disappointed. But, on the other hand, if you’re looking for shockingly turquoise waters, soaring rust-colored cliffs, and luxury beach resorts hosting…
Sofia’s Second Chance
I was not in a good mood when my aunt and I landed in Sofia, and the rain didn’t help. We had just said goodbye to vibrant Istanbul, a place that had completely enveloped me, and leaving after…
Trying to Eat All the Food in New Orleans
I’ve come a long way eating bagged mini-cinnamon rolls on Prague’s St. Charles Bridge. Of course, not every meal while traveling is a win and some culinary experiences I choose to skip all together (sorry, haggis. Maybe next…
