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…
30 Countries in 30 Years
There are birthdays and then there are BIRTHDAYS. And I’ve had some good birthdays. There was the year we threw an international spy themed party and I wore a fascinator. There was the year Boyfriend took me…
Nomadic Life, Month Two: Singapore, Bali, Cambodia
Nomadic Life posts are more personal recaps of what life is really like when you live like a moving target. From personal challenges and triumphs to upcoming travel plans, here’s an insider look into my life out…
6 Reasons Why Tallinn Is Perfect For Your Next European Adventure
When someone who’s travelled to six continents and uncountable countries tells you a small Baltic port city is one of her favorite cities in the world, you take note. And after years of hearing my globe trotting…
Things I Wear that Fashionable Russian Women Do Not
I’m not the kind of girl who reads those blog posts about “What to Pack for Afternoon Tea in Paris” or “Perfect Spring Fashion for Hiking in Central America.” Instead I look in my closet, pick out things…
Nomadic Life, Month One: Singapore
Nomadic Life posts are more personal recaps of what life is really like when you live like a moving target. From personal challenges and triumphs to upcoming travel plans, here’s an insider look into my life out…
The Opulence of Architecture in Saint Petersburg
It takes a lot to impress me. I’m not trying to be a snob, but with growing up in New York City I developed a skewed sense of size. Everything is supposed to be big and cities…
Awesome Things to Eat and Drink in Saint Petersburg
Spending time and money on food when I travel is a new thing for me, and to be honest – I’m still a little awkward at it. It’s easy when you’re traveling with someone and you can…
Things to Know Before You Go to Saint Petersburg
I like to think I’m an organized person. At least when it comes to traveling. In my mind I have all the routes to and from the airport figured out, my collection of essential phrases memorized, my…
The 2nd Annual New York Donut Hike
8:00 AM It’s time, and I’m waiting by the door. The usual suspects are gathering, the same as last year. My parents (donut enthusiasts, both of them) and my brother (a donut purist, some might say). And…