Travel blogger. Backpacker. Digital nomad. Serial expat.
Before I jump into today’s interview, a quick note: I know times are extremely difficult right now, and I hope you’re all doing well and that you and your loved ones are staying safe...
When most people think about North American wine, they think about my sunny home state, California. I’ve previously shared some of the best wine tasting regions in California, and believe me, you really can’t...
Southern California is the land of brilliant sunshine, beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, and vibrant culture. But one more thing I love about the region I call home? It’s a veritable mecca for theme park...
Italy is a country I could return to time and time again. The food, the architecture, the language… I just love it all. I’m always excited to chat with people about this beautiful country,...
“Happy New Year!” I proclaim, blowing an imaginary noisemaker, throwing invisible confetti, and conveniently ignoring the fact that I’m a month late in posting my end-of-year roundup. Forgive me for my unseemly procrastination, but...
Over the past few years, since returning to live in the U.S., my focus has largely shifted to domestic travel. And in a country is large and diverse as the United States, that’s given...
Granada, Spain always has and always will hold an immensely special place in my heart. Since my first month-long visit as a high schooler in 2006, I’ve been enamored by the city’s beauty and...
If you’re traveling Southeast Asia, Bali simply can’t be missed. I’ve previously shared my Bali travel guide for first-time visitors as well as several hotel reviews, but, given the island’s incredible popularity, I figured...
Two years ago, a return to the real world lay on the horizon, and I knew I couldn’t finish my round-the-world backpacking adventure without one last hurrah. And where better to do that than...
I’m Kirstie Jeffries, a Californian former expat, digital marketer, and travel addict. I’ve lived in Spain as an auxiliar de conversación (English teaching assistant) and then worked in Australia on a working holiday turned 457 visa, before spending 18 months backpacking around the world! Read more about me here.
