Overnight Buses in Europe: the Berlin to Amsterdam Flixbus

The Berlin to Amsterdam Flixbus is one of the many overnight bus options available throughout Europe. If you are backpacking Europe on a shoestring budget or just trying to save some time by combining transportation and accommodation, an overnight bus could be a good fit for you. Need to get…

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2017 in Review: My Best and Worst Travel Moments

2017 in review. Wow. 2017 was a big year for me! I quit a job a hated. I quit a job I actually liked, but took too much time away from my writing. I started eating better. I stopped eating better. I went on a lot of trips. In 2016,…

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Study Abroad Bucket List: The Ultimate European Scavenger Hunt

Looking to create a study abroad bucket list? Look no farther! I’ve put together the ultimate European Scavenger Hunt so you and your friends can hit the highlights of Europe and make memories to last a lifetime. I’m on Instagram at ShesATripBlog  and would LOVE to see your entries as you…

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Oktoberfest Costumes: Can you Wear Normal Clothes to Oktoberfest?

Can you wear normal clothes to Oktoberfest? Absolutely fam. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. My mom had a beer at the Hofbräuhaus during her grand tour of Europe in 1978 in jeans and a t-shirt. Leading up to my trip to Munich, she couldn’t understand my panic at the price…

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Don’t Like Beer? Not Drinking at Oktoberfest Can Still Be Fun!

Not drinking at Oktoberfest is no big deal. Although you’ve probably heard much to the contrary, if you don’t drink beer and find yourself headed to the festival, it’s still pretty easy to have a blast. I don’t like beer. Not one bit. Why does beer taste bad to me?…

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