Travel blogger. Backpacker. Digital nomad. Serial expat.
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...
When you’re rushing through a train station or juggling all your belongings through airport security, keeping your most important items organized is essential. My backpack or suitcase is always filled with packing cubes, cord...
Dubbed “the Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires is a world apart from most of South America. The multicultural, cosmopolitan city doesn’t fit into any particular box, which is why it’s a place no...
I’m back with my Travel Talk interview series, and today we’re talking about a city that’s captured the hearts and imaginations of travelers all over the world: New York. Our featured traveler, James, originally...
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.
