Casa Batlló is one of those places that makes you stop, stare, and wonder how one person came up with so many wild and creative ideas. When I visited, I paid for my own ticket and walked away completely inspired by Gaudí’s organic shapes, colorful mosaics, and deep connection to the natural world. Inside, almost…
Whether you’re looking for a reliable sitter or want to explore new places as a sitter, this TrustedHousesitters review covers it all, based on my very own experience using it for my dog, Casper, and cat, Meow Meow. Last month, I tried it for the very first time. From getting signed up, to finding a…
If you’re heading to Italy and wondering how you’re supposed to stay connected without racking up a $300 phone bill, you’re not alone. Sorting out data abroad can feel unnecessarily complicated, especially if you’re new to the world of eSIMs. When I spent a summer living in Sardinia, finding housing was already a challenge. The…
If you’re Googling “best eSIM for Europe,” chances are you’re standing in a train station somewhere trying to find wifi, or you’re planning ahead so that doesn’t happen to you. Either way, welcome! You’re in the right place. I’ve been exactly where you are. Lost in Lisbon with 3% battery and no signal? I’ve been…
Getting ready for international travel and not sure whether to go with Airalo vs. GigSky for your eSIM? You’ve come to the right place! It can be a bit confusing at first figuring out how to get mobile data while traveling abroad, but I’m here to break it all down for you. Since I frequently…
The first time I went truffle hunting near Florence, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. One minute I was on the train watching the Tuscan countryside roll by… and the next, I was standing in the woods watching a small, determined dog sniff the ground before suddenly digging, and within seconds, I was holding…
I graduated from a private university in 2012 with a shiny degree and absolutely no idea how hard the job market would be. After months of rejection emails, I finally landed my first post-grad job… which was working the front desk of the W Hollywood hotel for $14 an hour. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t very…
I thought when I moved to Italy, I would magically become fluent in Italian. I really believed I’d just exist here and suddenly be chatting away with locals about my weekend plans and deep life thoughts. Yeah… no. It didn’t work like that. Not even close. Turns out, even when you live abroad, you can…
If you only do one thing in Bologna, make it a food tour. I’m not exaggerating. I’ve done a lot of tours in a lot of places, and this one was easily the most fun. And, I actually went back to my hotel with a full stomach. We had really good portion sizes and tasted…
Learning Spanish for travel isn’t about actually becoming fluent, it’s about being able to connect. I’ve used Spanish while walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, chatting with Uber drivers in Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica, living in Los Angeles, and now even in Italy with Argentinian friends who don’t speak English. I’m not 100%…