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collaboration, hostel/hotel review, Spain, travel

A Weekend in León, Spain

12/02/2019 5 Comments

When my boyfriend asked me if I wanted to spend a weekend in León with him for a friend’s sort of wedding celebration thing (said friend apparently hates suits), I said why not? The thing with living in Spain is even three years in, I still have unexplored cities and towns. The country is simply full of too many amazing places.

I’ll admit that before spending a weekend in León, I knew very little about the city. I knew that the name of the autonomous region Castilla y León came from the city and that it had an impressive cathedral. What I didn’t know is how much I’d end up loving the city.

collaboration, Czech Republic, travel

A Day Trip to Pilsen from Prague

11/15/2019 12 Comments

I remember that taking a day trip to Pilsen was one of the first things I wanted to do in the Czech Republic. When I spent my summer there several years ago, I admittedly knew next to nothing about the rest of the country. I remember the town of Pilsen sticking out to me for one reason: beer.

That summer, however, I didn’t make it to Pilsen. So when I found myself in the Czech Republic yet again, I knew that I had to visit Pilsen. Luckily, it was ridiculously easy to get to Pilsen from Prague.

collaboration, Ireland, travel

The Best Weekend Getaways From Dublin

10/31/2019 No Comments

While Dublin’s museums, beautiful Georgian doorways, and craft beer scene could certainly fill an entire trip, we can think of some good reasons to venture beyond Ireland’s capital city. There are many great getaways from Dublin close by. Glistening lakes, rugged filming locations, and scenic coastal drives are just a few reasons to get out of town.

Luckily, most of the country’s charms are just a car, train, bus or taxi ride from the city center.

collaboration, Czech Republic, hostel/hotel review, travel

Meet Me 23: A Quirky and Modern Prague Hotel

10/18/2019 7 Comments

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Prague is a little bit weird. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always enjoyed every Prague visit. However the city has this sort of quirky charm and the modern Prague hotel Meet Me 23 just proves it even more.

Located right next to the Hlavní Nadrazí train station (where you can catch trains to cities and towns all over the country and region) and within minutes of Old Town Prague, this hotel could not be in a better location. However it’s location, while excellent, is not what makes this place loveably quirky. Instead the blue men are what make you do a double-take when you arrive.

Italy, travel

A Cheap Lake Como Weekend in the Summer

10/15/2019 4 Comments

Sometimes as a traveler, you can’t pass up opportunities to see something close by. That’s how I felt this summer when I had the opportunity to take a cheap Lake Como Weekend in Italy.

I spent my summer working at an English summer camp and had a weekend to myself. When several of my coworkers invited me to come to Lake Como with them, I couldn’t say no.

Estonia, travel

A Day Trip to Estonia from Helsinki

10/02/2019 6 Comments

Sometimes checking another country off the list is just a boat ride away! At least that’s how taking a day trip to Estonia was for my friend Alex and I back in June. Visiting Tallinn, Estonia simply required an early morning wakeup, my camera and some spending money!

Did you know that Estonia is just across the ocean from Finland? You can actually take a ferry across the Baltic Ocean. It makes for the perfect day trip for anyone visiting Helsinki, Finland!

collaboration, Finland, travel

A Dive into the Baltic: Experiencing a Finnish Sauna

09/17/2019 17 Comments

To visit Finland and not go to a traditional Finnish sauna is like not seeing the Eiffel Tower on a visit to Paris. You simply cannot miss it. Furthermore, I never like to say no to anything that is considered self-care. A day at a Finnish sauna definitely falls under that category.

The tradition of a Finnish sauna

Most of us have a basic idea of what a sauna is like. Some of us have perhaps even experienced one say at the gym or at a spa. Most of us consider a sauna to be a blazing hot room that you sit in for about 15 minutes, cool off and repeat. However they are such an integral part of Finnish culture.

collaboration, Czech Republic, hostel/hotel review, travel

An Escape to a Czech Countryside Hotel

09/02/2019 5 Comments

Sometimes the worst travel fails make for the best stories afterwards. When the end of your travel fails includes a stay at a luxury Czech countryside hotel, it’s not really so bad in the end. Let me back up.

So back in June, Alex (blogger friend from East Coast Contessa) and I spent a night out in the Czech village of Karlstejn. An escape from the bustle of Prague was just the thing we needed. However the journey out there was filled with a few hilarious bumps along the way. After a train that went back to the Prague train station and bad Google Maps directions, we finally ended up at the romantic Hotel Mlyn Karlstejn. Yes, I went to a romantic hotel with my blogger bestie.

Poland, travel

A Historic Polish Salt Mine and How We Explored it

08/21/2019 14 Comments

Several months ago, I found myself about 327 meters below ground clad in a red dress, Chuck Taylors (well knock offs haha) and a jacket exploring a historic Polish salt mine. Boy, I was glad I had that jacket. As you can imagine, anywhere that deep would be rather chilly, even in summer.

Our day started with an early wake up call. When visiting a place that over a million people visit every year, getting there early to beat the crowds is important. Alex from East Coast Contessa and I got an Uber out there from our rental apartment in Krakow, but you can also take public transport. In fact, we ended up taking a bus back into the city when we finished our tour.

collaboration, Finland, hostel/hotel review, travel

The Best Hostel in Helsinki City Centre

08/02/2019 5 Comments

One of my favorite things to do as a blogger is show you that travel doesn’t have to be as expensive as you probably think. When you hear about Finland or Northern Europe in general, you probably don’t associate it with the phrase budget-friendly. However when I went to Helsinki back in June, I stayed in the most affordable hostel in Helsinki city centre.

Today I’m going to tell you all about Euro Hostel Helsinki City Hub! Prices start out around 26€/night. When hotels can cost triple that, that’s really not too bad of a price. Plus only 2-3 people share a dorm room at this hostel, so if you go for the lowest price, it won’t be like some hostels where you’re sharing a room with 10-20 strangers.