In past years, I've marked the date in my calendar, but this year, it took noticing my Facebook memories to jog my memory. Seven years flew by for me, starting with a cookie-cutter Blogger website to my current one, which I designed myself. Despite the fact that little has changed about this … [Read more...] about Celebrating 7 Years of Caroline in the City
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Adventures in Transportation: Europe
Getting around in Europe isn't quite the adventure it is in some parts of the world (I'm looking at you, Southeast Asia!), but you do have many options when it comes to how to get around. Many people choose the train route, which is mostly efficient and easy to use, but not always the cheapest. … [Read more...] about Adventures in Transportation: Europe
Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
One of my favorite neighborhoods in Sydney is Manly. The beachside community is further out than some of the other suburbs, but it's easily accessible from Sydney's Circular Quay via ferry. I came out here a handful of times when I lived there and had friends who called the suburb home. Anytime I … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
A Guide to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast
When I chose a college graduation trip back in 2010, I did plenty of research. I wanted to go somewhere warm and by the water (water sign!) but one that was cheap to visit. At the time, I didn't know anyone who had traveled to Croatia. My knowledge was purely from watching episodes of Rick Steves. … [Read more...] about A Guide to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast
How to Spend a Week in Hawaii
Perhaps no place has surprised me as much as Hawaii. I always imagined it to be overrun with tourists, all staying at all-inclusive resorts, sunning themselves over overpriced mai tais. But instead, what I found on my trip back in 2011 was hearty food with Asian influences, road trips to every … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Week in Hawaii