Destinations

I used to think planning a trip to Ireland meant just booking flights, finding a hotel, and circling a few…

The first time I stepped into Germany, I thought I already knew what to expect—castles on postcards, beer gardens filled…

The first time I traveled through Switzerland, I thought I knew what to expect—snow-capped Alps, postcard-perfect lakes, and mountain trains…

On my first trip to London, I did what everyone does. I stood under Big Ben, jostled through the crowds…

I still remember my first solo budget trip. I was sitting in a tiny hostel room in Europe, staring at…

The first time I landed in Bali, I thought I was coming for beaches and cheap massages. I pictured myself…

I used to think that traveling through Thailand meant pushing myself—long night buses, complicated transfers, and chasing every far-off beach…

I used to believe a dream vacation had to be about luxury, five-star hotels, private pools, and a schedule packed…

I used to believe romance in travel was all about grand gestures. I thought you needed a table at a…

I still remember my first trip to Italy. I did what everyone does: Rome, Venice, Florence. I ticked off the…