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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Hate Traveling with Friends? Here’s How to Avoid Fighting on Vacation

Fighting on vacation is an unfortunate reality of travel. Too many hours in the car, the stress of a new place, and the exhaustion of jet lag are all things that can make even the best of friends start actively hating each other. One of the top Google searches for…

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Scared to Travel Alone? Here’s 7 Ways to Practice for your First Solo Trip

Are you scared to travel alone? That’s completely normal. We typically think of vacations as social activities, so the idea of a solo holiday might seem weird or even a little scary. You might think about if you’ll get lonely, or maybe even bored since you won’t have friends to…

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