Dog-Friendly Itinerary for San Cristóbal de las Casas: What to Do, What to Eat and Where to Stay

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, feels like a place I could just sink into. It feels livable; a great place to travel on a budget. I saw and met a ton of travelers, mostly European. There is lively nightlife and bustling cafe culture, and the indigenous culture shines brightly. And there are so many restaurants and coffee shops I wanted to try, and not enough meals in the day! 

My 7-Day Itinerary for Mexico City: What to Do, Eat & Visit

Mexico City was one of my absolute favorite destinations in Mexico during my 6-month Mexico road trip in 2022. I spent one month in the city, exploring, eating, and taking a four-week Spanish language class.... and if I only had a week here, this is my recommended itinerary for Mexico City! CDMX is to Mexico [...]

A Travel Itinerary for the Foodie (& Adventurer): Split, Croatia 

I spent half a month in Split, Croatia in October — I really needed to slow down after a whirlwind three months traveling through Eastern Europe. (Nomading is exhausting, ya'll!) And overall, I found Split to be a very nice vacation destination, with lovely weather (highs in the upper 70s) in mid-to-late October, plenty of good restaurants, and a variety of things to do... even as Split entered the off-season. Read on for a comprehensive list of my favorite things to do and the best things to eat in Split!

My Travel Guide for Budapest: What to Eat and What to Do

I’ve been city and country-hopping in Europe for a month and a half now, and the single city I’ve spent the most time in has been… Budapest! And because I love to eat, I appreciate rich culture, there’s a lot to see, and I also don’t mind a party (here and there), Budapest was a welcome haven for me. I found it most convenient to stay on the Pest side of the river, as I spent most of my time there, while making fewer outings to the Buda side. Luckily, the transit in Budapest is very efficient and affordable. I was also gifted the Budapest card, a tourism card which gives the holder free public transport and free or discounted entrance to tons of museums and a number of other activities, services, and dining for a designated period of time (a 72-hour card is €56). It definitely saved me a lot of money in Budapest — a big thank you to the Budapest tourism board for the gift! So without further ado, here's my 7-day itinerary for Budapest, Hungary.

A Nomad Birthday in Slovenia (Plus, My Travel Guide for Bled!)

Well, I made it to Europe... and I'm kicking off my 37th year of life! After a few days in Ljubljana, Slovenia enjoying the sights and tastes, I went up to the alpine tourist town of Bled (about 45 minutes from Ljubljana by car) as a little 37th birthday outing. And what a busy and fun-filled 24-hours it was! Here's how my truly EPIC day went... read on.

Mexico Must-Do: My Favorite and Most Memorable (and Photogenic) Experiences

When people ask me about the coolest things I've done in Mexico, it's impossible to think of just one or two. I feel like I am constantly seeing beautiful, awe-inspiring, and unique things — some of them big and splashy, some of them small but impactful. Still, I knew I had to put together at least a small list of the places and moments in Mexico that will stick out in my memory forever... enjoy.

7-Day Itinerary for San Miguel de Allende with Photos (Plus Dog-Friendly Spots!)

As a nomad, I constantly find myself at odds with both wanting to stay in a community to immerse myself more fully, and wanting to keep moving to the next place. It’s kind of a dilemma!  Case in point: in January and early February 2022, I decided to stay put longer than usual because I [...]

Dining Out, Hotels, Safety, Vet Care and Food: How Dog-Friendly is Mexico?

My 5-year-old, 26-pound miniature Australian shepherd Penny es mi vida y mi mejor amiga (my life and my best friend!). I have had her since she was a mere 7 weeks old, and ever since, I’ve never been away from her for longer than a month!  In her five years on this earth, together, we’ve [...]

13 of My Favorite Street Art Murals in San Miguel de Allende

I'm a sucker for murals and wall art — I deliberately seek them out when I travel. Lucky for me, San Miguel de Allende is positively littered with them, as I discovered during my five weeks in the city. Here's a few of my favorite murals. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do, whether you're visiting SMA or living vicariously through my photos!

An American Woman Driving in Mexico: Prepping for my Mexico Road Trip from the U.S.

I embarked on my cross-Mexico road trip a few weeks ago. While I had driven in Mexico before, this time was different: one, I am a solo female. Two, I was going deep into the heart of Mexico. Three, I'll be driving around Mexico for six whole months! These are the preparations and precautions I took for the trip, plus some advice for getting gas and for solo women.

Nomad Life September 2021, Montreal: Getting Into Canada from the U.S. by Car!

In August, Canada opened the border between the U.S. and Canada for non-essential travel after what seemed like ages of closure. So naturally, given that I was in the northeast in early fall, I decided to venture into my neighbor of the north in month #13 of nomad life! But all the rules and restrictions were… a little overwhelming, especially when it came to the complicated timing. Let me break it down...