Budget travel is how I operate, as I try to get as much money out of an experience as I can, allowing me to travel for longer. I'm comfortable in hostels for this reason, but I occasionally stay in hotels when the value is right. When I was looking for a place to stay in Melbourne, I heard rave … [Read more...] about Tune Hotels: A La Carte Luxury
Archives for April 2014
Tasting Melbourne’s Coffee Culture
I'm not much of a coffee drinker. In fact, I don't drink it at all. Tea is my chosen beverage, followed shortly by Coca Cola. But by not drinking coffee, I've been missing out on important parts of the places I visit. No espresso in Italy, no drip coffee at New York diners and no flat whites in … [Read more...] about Tasting Melbourne’s Coffee Culture
Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently
When planning my trip back to Sydney, I knew I wanted to take Sammi to the Blue Mountains for a day hike. She’s the outdoorsy one of the three of us, plus I wanted her to see the famed Three Sisters. We looked at a number of options, but really wanted the flexibility of going on our own terms. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently
Sleeping Like a Local at Sydney Central YHA
Returning to Sydney was an odd sensation, as I spent over six months living there in 2011, riding the train to work everyday past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This time around, I did something I never did back then: I stayed at a hostel in Sydney. I was lucky enough to be able to stay with … [Read more...] about Sleeping Like a Local at Sydney Central YHA
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Turkey
If I haven't proven to you by now what a beautiful place Turkey is and why it's worth visiting, I will never convince you. I guess the delicious food, friendly people and historical landmarks aren't for everyone. But if you are thinking about visiting Turkey, I want to answer some questions that … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Turkey