Greece vs Croatia: Mediterranean Destination Comparison
I went to Greece first and fell in love with Santorini immediately. Like genuinely. I arrived in Santorini and I was like “okay this is it, this is where I’m living, I’m not leaving.” The blue domes, the white buildings, the sunset, the sea, everything was exactly what I’d imagined. Then there were like five […]
Mexico vs Costa Rica: Beach and Adventure Showdown
I went to Mexico and got sick. Not from water or anything you’re supposed to be careful about. Just ate something at a market and my stomach decided it was done with me. Like genuinely done. Spent two days lying in a hotel room in Oaxaca feeling miserable and regretting everything. My friend was like […]
Best Things to Do in Barcelona (Beyond the Tourist Traps)
I went to Sagrada Familia and had my phone stolen. Not in a dramatic way. I was standing there taking photos, not paying attention, and someone grabbed it and ran. Just like that. Phone gone. I was so frustrated. Not just about the phone. About the fact that I’d spent hours getting there, waiting in […]
Complete Bangkok Travel Guide (What to Actually Do, Not Tourist Nonsense)
Bangkok made me want to cry on my second day. Not emotional crying. Frustrated crying. I was on a tuk-tuk trying to get to my hotel and we were stuck in traffic. Like not moving traffic. The driver was honking constantly. The heat was 95 degrees and humid. There were exhaust fumes. Everything was loud. […]
Best Things to Do in Istanbul for First-Time Visitors
I landed in Istanbul and immediately got lost trying to find my hotel. Not in a romantic “wandering European streets” way. In a genuinely lost way where I was walking in circles through side streets, my phone had died, and I was pretty sure I’d passed the same kebab stand three times. But while I […]