No one really talks about the cons of renting an apartment while abroad; however, there is much talk about integrating yourself into the culture you are visiting and getting the 'real feeling' of the city you're in. Which is definitely true. You feel more like a local stepping out of your 5th floor walk-up than…
This post contains affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. With the holidays right around the corner, the thought of staying in a hotel can be depressing. Spruce up your hotel stay, bring in some Christmas cheer, and perk up your mood with…
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So, something happened to me on my last trip that changed my life. Maybe it’s not as dramatic as I made this first sentence out to be, but it definitely changed my perspective on air travel and has henceforth ruined my budget. What is this something magical that happened to me? Business Class. Yes, business…
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There's always been something I wanted to do when friends went away on a trip: I've always wanted to send something - anything! - to their hotel room. I never really had the money to send flowers or champagne or a delicious surprise; everyone would always have to make do with a text or call…
