Berlin graffiti wall

First-Timer’s Guide to Berlin

Continuing on my Euro road trip series, Jacek, Jessica, and I drove 2.5 hours from the coast of Poland to Berlin. We spent 3 days there, which brought us to the halfway mark of our itinerary. As soon as we arrived in Berlin, I received major NYC vibes from its evident diversity (relative to Poland) and liveliness. It felt natural for me to be there, so much so that I could even see myself living there and loving it. Here’s a first-timer’s guide to spending a few days in Berlin!

Recommended Travel Apps

12 Must-Have Apps for Your Next Trip Abroad

Apps are a great way to eliminate unnecessary issues during travel. Being a few weeks away from my Euro excursion has me in major trip planning mode and one of the things I’m considering is what apps to use during my trip. I surveyed a few of my globetrotting friends asking about their favorite apps to use during their adventures. Here is list of apps that will assist you with language barriers, money management, staying connected, navigation & guides, and trip organization. All of the apps are free or low cost and available for Android & iOS. 

London Phone Booth

Lessons Learned from My Solo Travel to Europe

As I unloaded my bags from my weeklong England & Iceland excursion, I chuckled at the mail that had arrived for me in my absence. On my pillow laid Essence Magazine’s June 2016 travel edition. It was this time last year that I was reading an Essence article that encouraged women to step out of their comfort zone and see the world, even if it meant doing so, solo! After reading that article, I was determined not to let another year pass before I did just that. 

Global currencies

5 Obvious (and Not-So-Obvious) Ways to Boost Your Travel Fund

My ability to put together the funds to travel comes to down to how I manage my finances and stick to my budget. I recognize that, depending on your income, it might be hard to save a lot. But trust me: every dollar adds up. Here are 5 obvious and not-so-obvious ways to boost your travel funds!