Destinations

Mama’s Home Tulum is one of the first Mexican hostels that pop up when searching for Tulum hostels. I don’t normally go for the first thing I find, but I…

Valladolid is a small town in Mexico that many forget when planning their adventure through the Yucatan Peninsula. However, when tourists do decide to stop by, Hostel Candelaria is the…

After my Hostel 101 post, I wanted do a hostel review of my time at Mayan Monkey Hostel in Mexico. One of my favorite ways to live while traveling is…

“What are things to do in Milwaukee?” is a popular question I get asked as a Milwaukee native. Though Wisconsin is known for its winters, beer, and baseball, many assume…

Summerfest (also known as the “Big Gig”)  is one of the best summer festivals in the U.S.  And since it’s in my hometown, I can say this too: Milwaukee is one…

Though I have traveled throughout Europe and eaten a ton of delicious food, I never participated in an “official” cooking class abroad! I regret not taking advantage of the opportunity…

Life in Spain is a trip! Yes, Spaniards have a siesta (but they don’t nap like you think). Yes, they love ham (not the kind from Thanksgiving). And yes, their…

This one is for all our wine lovers out there! While Spain is known the Gaudi art in Barcelona and the sunny beaches in Ibiza and The Canary Islands, Spanish…

Raise your hand if you knew what the heck a “Logroño” was! If you did, congrats! That means you’re excellent at your Spanish geography Or you’re lying. But because I…

Have you ever wondered how those Auxiliars in Spain afford to travel so much? Yes, we live in Europe which is big step #1, but an English TA salary isn’t…