Twenty-SomethingTravel

Why Are People so Afraid of Hostels?

When I talk about my experiences with non-travelers, the subject of hostels comes up often. I’m always surprised by how many people have never stayed in a hostel, and how many people aren’t willing to. It seems to be one of the hardest backpacking concepts for many to grasp. A hostel is an inexpensive lodging house [...]

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My Three Best Kept Travel Secrets

I’ve been tagged this week by both Gray at Solo Friendly and Shannon at A Little Adrift to take part in TripBase’s 3 Best Travel Secrets Project. TripBase is creating a master resource of little known restaurants, locations and activities from travel bloggers all over the net. I found this assignment somewhat challenging. I’m such an [...]

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Eternal Beauty: 10 of the Most Beautiful Cemeteries in the World

I did schedule this post to come out near Halloween on purpose, but the truth is: I don’t find cemeteries spooky at all. Peaceful, yes. Beautiful, often. But scary, no. Honestly, I think that visiting a cemetery can give you a lot of insight into the history, culture and even the art and architecture of [...]

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Guest Post at The Brooklyn Nomad

Today I have a guest post over at The Brooklyn Nomad on Exciting Day Trips Out of London. I’ve found that people passing through London will often spend time touring the city, but neglect to get out of town to see the really interesting sites nearby. I’ve compiled a list of my top 5 favorite [...]

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How to see Budapest for Almost Nothing: 6 Cheap Things to Do (and 1 Splurge)

Budapest is sometimes known as the Paris of the East. Never having been to Paris, I can’t verify the connection. I can say that Budapest is an incredibly elegant and sophisticated Central European city. I’m positive that it’s cheaper than Paris. Here are my top 6 tips for seeing Budapest on a tiny budget: [...]

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