As the largest of the Cyclades islands, Naxos has so much to offer. From it’s glimmering white sand beaches to its high mountain ranges, you can see it all. This self-sustaining island is most known for its potatoes, citron, and different varieties of cheeses. I knew I wanted to visit a couple islands while inContinue reading “Naxos, Greece”
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Athens, Greece
I had been planning this trip to Greece for the better part of 6 years. I kept saying I was going to go and I finally did in 2019. One degree, one army service, and two long-term relationships later and I finally got here.This was my graduation trip to myself. I worked so hard toContinue reading “Athens, Greece”
A Day in Aegina
I decided to take a day trip while I was in Athens. There were several places to choose from when trying to figure out where to go. In the very beginning I had planned on heading up north to Meteora and spend a couple days there and staying in the north for the rest ofContinue reading “A Day in Aegina”
The Lowest Place On Earth
The Dead Sea is the most frequented beach vacation spot in the country (after Eilat) for Israelis and tourists alike. With it’s spa-like qualities, it’s hard not to see why everyone heads there. At 430 meters below sea level, it’s the lowest point on dry land in the world. From it’s high percentage of salineContinue reading “The Lowest Place On Earth”
London on a Budget
I’m not a person who is willing to skip on luxury, but at the same time, I like to save where I can. Finding out different ways to save here and there really adds up and lets me stretch my travel money further. I am in no means a cheap person, and if there’s somethingContinue reading “London on a Budget”
7 Days in London
London has been on my bucket list for a long time, probably since high school I’ve been dreaming about going. I mean, it’s London! Union Jack, Queen (both Liz and Freddie Mercury), tea at every waking hour – sounds good to me! This was my first international mother-daughter trip where it was just the twoContinue reading “7 Days in London”
Jewish Budapest
From the turn of the twentieth century, the Jewish community in Budapest was enormous, around 25% of the population. The war decimated the Jews living in Budapest, and now a very small percentage still live in the city. The seventh district of Budapest (Erzsébetváros) is still known as the Jewish Quarter. There are memorials allContinue reading “Jewish Budapest”
Budapest, Hungary
Three cities combined into one incredible place. Buda, on the left side of the Danube River, sits on top of the hill and overlooks the region. Pest (pronouced “Pesht”) is on the right side of the Danube and is a very flat area, where most of the parks and attractions sit. Óbuda sits to theContinue reading “Budapest, Hungary”
Day Trip to Szentendre
The picturesque countryside of Pest is definitely something I recommend visiting when coming to Budapest. Located only about 40 minutes away by train from the city, it makes the perfect day trip. Tickets cost 310 HUF (~1 USD) each way, and can only be bought at the station before getting on the train. The trainContinue reading “Day Trip to Szentendre”
What to Do and See in Prague
The city of a hundred spires, and still one of my favorite cities that I’ve been to. The rich culture and the fascinating history of this small Eastern European country keeps calling me back. The Honest Guide definitely helped while I was planning this trip, and gave me so many wonderful ideas of things toContinue reading “What to Do and See in Prague”
International Itinerary 