What Fits in a 30L Carry On Backpack?
Michael and I traveled around Europe for 9 months, and we only took one 30L carry on bag each. Many people (including myself at times…) thought we had totally lost our minds for doing such a thing. ...
Resist Sweatpants, Seize the Night!
Hi! Today’s post is just a friendly sightseeing reminder. The things you wandered by during the day? Go see them again *at night*! I know that traveling can be somewhat exhausting. Culture shock is a crazy thing, y’all....
A Snake’s Tale
Today’s post is about snakes! Well, kind of. It’s also somewhat related to travel. And Oreos. And love. So let’s dive in. Most of y’all already know that Michael and I quit our jobs to backpack around Europe...
Zadar Reviews The Travel Medley
The Travel Medley reviewed Zadar and said it was “only okay” and that there are “better options” in Croatia. Then, the people of Zadar reviewed The Travel Medley, and y’all – there is NO QUESTION ABOUT IT. The Travel...
Busabout Bri: Blooper Reel
UMM YOU GUYS. What I’m about to tell you is AN ACTUAL THING. GET EXCITED. A company called Busabout is recruiting two wanderlust junkies (helloooo!) to travel around Europe and vlog their little hearts out! Ahhhhhh!!! (Oh right....
From Point A to Point B
A lot of things inspired us to take this trip. We had always fantasized of full time travel, but we never dreamed in a million years that we could make it a reality. That is, until my brother...
PSA: To All Hostel Dorm Roommates (Everywhere, All The Time)
Note: This story involves strangers and awkward conversations that would have been weird to photograph. Thus, all visuals are (admittedly, pretty terrible) hand-drawn cartoons. Dorm rooms in hostels are a gamble. When you check in, you really hope that the strangers you...
Fear vs. Risk: Terrorists and Traveling Europe
In the wake of recent terrorists attacks, many people were shocked that we were purposely traveling to Brussels, only one month after the bombings there. People acted as though this choice was brave, stupid, or maybe a little of both....
All Laundromats Smell the Same, You Guys
When you have a grand total of 4 or 5 shirts for an extended period of time (let’s say… 9 months), a trip to the local laundromat is somewhat inevitable. We had been intermittently rinsing our clothes in the...
Apparently We’re REALLY Doing This
Aaaand we’re off! After almost a year of planning, Michael and I officially quit our jobs, kissed and hugged our families, friends, and any ounce of normalcy goodbye, and have become homeless nomad gypsies. We plan to spend...