Travel blogger. Backpacker. Digital nomad. Serial expat.
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...
54 remarkably diverse countries, one enormous continent, and only two stamps in my passport. Aside from a couple of unbelievable trips to Morocco, Africa is one place that I have yet to explore. Africa...
If you’re looking for warm weather, delicious wine, good food, and an escape from everyday life, Southern Europe has plenty to offer. But for something truly unique, Portugal’s Madeira Island and its capital Funchal...
I know, I know! We’re already a third of the way through 2019, and here I am talking about 2018. But since 2011, I’ve finished off each year by looking back on the places...
Think of wine, and images of sipping champagne in France or enjoying a chianti under the Tuscan sun spring to mind. With Italy, France, and Spain alone producing almost 14 million metric tons of...
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.
