Why We Are Tempted to Give Advice “Advice comforts the giver more than the receiver.” As humans, one of the most common communication temptations we cave to is advice giving. When someone we care about comes to us with a struggle, we immediately scavenge for solutions and as soon as possible, we offer ✖️unsolicited✖️ advice. …
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Essential Packing List
for a Long Trip
I traveled for 4.5 months with 1 carry on bag and a back-pack. I made some mistakes with my own packing list. Here are some things I learned so that you can avoid learning the hard way. What makes packing most difficult on lengthy trips is weather changes. Luckily, we chased the sun. (Tip: chase…
Travel Quotes That Inspire
Traveling inspires. Travel teaches. Travel is so much more than a getaway. Below is a round-up of wisdom that highlights the heart and soul of traveling, overlaid atop some of my very own trip captures. What are some of your favorite sayings for the wanderlust? INSPIRATIONAL TRAVEL QUOTES “One’s destination is never a place, but always a new…
Sintra: How Do You Say Fairytale in Portuguese?
Just a short trip from the bustling capital of Lisbon and you’ve entered the fairytale city of Sintra, Portugal. A varied history of conquests has led this region to collect a motley assortment of reminders from the past, offering an intriguing blend of eras everywhere you turn; Renaissance, North African, Gothic, Roman…the list goes on. A quick look around and it’s no…
Zurich: Rich in
History, Funds, & Fondue
When planning a visit to Zurich, one might ask: what can be sexier, glitzier than the Finance capital of the world?! And then one might answer…welp, many things out-dazzle the seemingly straight-laced world of fiscal affairs. Well, let’s kill this stereotype because Zurich does sport a rebellious side. Yes, you will pass more UBS branches than you…
Oktoberfest:
12 Rules for the
World’s Greatest Festival
The energy of Munich is absolutely transformed by the rich Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest; with businesswomen commuting to work decked out in intricate dirndls, storefront windows showcasing lederhosen on every street, and thousands of heart-shaped Lebkuchen cookies that seem to hang from the sky. The world’s largest annual folk festival, Oktoberfest attracts over 8 million people from around the world. Inside these…
Pooches of the World
There’s only one thing I love more than traveling…and that is pups. When these two forces collide, I’m pretty sure it feels a lot like attaining enlightenment. This could be a wild idea, but I feel like I am not alone in this sentiment…which is exactly why I put together a melt-worthy compilation of 11 pooches from across…
Bled, Slovenia:
A Natural Fairy Tale
Let’s talk about fairy tales. Imagine a shimmering emerald lake absolutely surrounded by lush green trees. These trees continue on in all directions, healthily dotting magnificent mountains that cascade up into the bright blue sky and pierce fluffy, white clouds. Now, in the middle of that lake is a tiny island that holds a church…
Prague: $1 Beers in an Architectural Eden
At every turn, Prague is brimming with history — unearthed by simply looking up. One can gape at the gorgeous mix of architecture here for an entire day. Not a fan of building structure? How about royalty? From a distance and up close, Prague’s Castle District dates back a millennium and guarantees a stunningly opulent visit. Multi-tasking is…
Krakow: Polish Roots, Pierogies, & One Massive Square
Krakow easily earns the title of cultural capital in Poland. Throughout history, this historic city has won over most everyone who crossed (or took over) it’s path; Austrians, Prussians, etc. Affirming the idea that beauty doesn’t discriminate, rumor has it that Adolf Hitler found Krakow too visually stunning to demolish. This essentially saved it from…