I’m Pretty Sure This Hostel Was an IKEA Showroom
There’s no way around it – Scandinavia is hella expensive. But when you’re traveling on a budget, one way to curb costs is to stay at a hostel. A lot of Americans have never stayed at a hostel. And...
Breakfast (& Other Great Things) at Our Hotel in Stockholm
I’m not really a hotel person. It feels weird/wrong to have someone cleaning up after me, and I can never get comfy cozy in a hotel the way I do in an Airbnb. However, when Michael’s family met up with...
Cute Minimalist Airbnb in Stockholm
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared pictures of our accommodations, and our Airbnb in Stockholm was super cute, so LET’S DO THIS. Here’s the entryway. Instead of “all is pretty,” I think that poster should say,...
Boating and Feasting: Viking Style
Previously, we took a lot of flights, buses, and trains to get from city to city. This time? We decided on a boat, Viking style. Complete with seafaring, adventuring, and feasting. So far, this is one of our top experiences...
#YOLO Hosteling in Frankfurt: Five Elements
We were never planning on visiting Frankfurt. We weren’t even “supposed” to be in Germany until September or October. But the beauty of backpacking is that it allows for a pretty large degree of flexibility and spontaneity. Plus, Michael and...
Airbnb in Florence: Baller 1 Bedroom Apartment
Again, after comparing hostels and hotels and Airbnbs, we found a great deal on Airbnb and booked. FYI, Airbnb is now telling me that my referral link gives you a free $35 on your first booking! Not sure...
Airbnb in Rome: Studio Apartment in the Jewish Ghetto
Hi, mom. Before you start worrying about seedy neighborhoods and my personal safety, let’s talk about this neighborhood. Yes, it’s called the Jewish Ghetto. No, it’s not Straight Outta Compton. The name dates back to the 1500s, when Jewish Romans were...
Hosteling in Barcelona: Fabrizzio’s Terrace
People have been asking about our hostel, so I wanted to show you guys our digs. Sorry for not doing it by video interview, MTV Cribs style. This place has served us well, but isn’t quite exciting enough for that....