• 17 Alternative European City Breaks

    It started when I was fifteen. My aunt and I were embarking on a tour of Spain, two weeks of glorious sunshine to meander our way from Madrid, down along the Costa del Sol, up to Barcelona…

  • 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…

  • Skimming Along the Bulgarian Black Sea

    If you’re expecting the Bulgarian Black Sea to actually be an inky midnight color, you’re going to be disappointed. But, on the other hand, if you’re looking for shockingly turquoise waters, soaring rust-colored cliffs, and luxury beach resorts hosting…

  • Time Travel through Sofia’s Architecture

    I only spent about 48 hours in Sofia, but I quickly found out it was a multi-layered city. I already talked about how Sofia subverted my initial impressions and impressed me with a whimsical side and deliciously…

  • Sofia’s Second Chance

    I was not in a good mood when my aunt and I landed in Sofia, and the rain didn’t help. We had just said goodbye to vibrant Istanbul, a place that had completely enveloped me, and leaving after…