Traveling as a vegan can be quite difficult in some parts of the world, especially those who have practically made meat part of their national identity like much of Europe. But, European cities are starting to change in part because of the growing popularity of veganism around the world. So here are the top 15 […]
Scotland
24 Hours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is an amazing city to explore. You could spend a week there and not see it all, but you can also see quite a bit of it if all you have is one day. I’ve been fortunate enough to have gone to Edinburgh twice, once was a week-long trip during Hogmanay, that’s New Years […]
Europe is Fed Up With Tourists

Europe is fed up with being your vacation spot. Not you specifically, but the entire world. Europe is fed up with tourists. This week I’ve read a few articles (here’s one) talking about places in Spain that are actively protesting against tourists. These places are facing overcrowding, antisocial behavior, and renters being priced out of […]
Great Mexican Food Outside of the Americas

Finding great Mexican food outside of North, Central, and South America can be a bit of a challenge, one that many expats know all too well. The hunt for good Mexican food is one of the most important parts of a trip to a new city or country for me. It is such an important […]
First Year on Instagram

As it approaches the one-year mark for my blog we’re also coming up to other exciting milestones. One that I’m particularly proud of is the end of my first year on Instagram. So I wanted to share the success I’ve had with Instagram this year. To start with I want to make sure I’m very […]
Expat Anniversary: Looking Back at the Last 8 Years

I’m celebrating my 8th Expat Anniversary this month! I have a few different articles ideas but I wanted to start with a few of my favorite pictures from the last 8 years I’ve lived in Ireland and traveled. I can’t promise they’ll all be amazing quality, I’ve had some pretty meh cameras through the years, […]
Charging £5 to Skip UK Passport Control Queue

When you’ve reached the end of your flight and all you really want to do is grab your bags and get some fresh air you’re stuck inside, waiting in one last line. The lines in passport control areas have been a problem for as long as I’ve been flying. Sometimes there’s just too many flights […]
National Camera Day 2016: My Favorite Photos

It came to my attention late in the day that today is National Camera Day. I’m never one to miss out on an opportunity to share some wonderful travel photos so I quickly started going through my vast collection. Through my years of traveling, I’ve not always had the best equipment, but I’ve always tried […]