eating oysters in paris

Eating Oysters In Paris: A Backpacker Budget Challenge

I love eating oysters, and to do so in Paris would be epic! While in France one December, I was glad to see some oysters displayed while walking about. I was fearful that they might have been out of season. Yet, that was not the case. I saw stands on corners and in front of … Read more

escargot with a arugula salad, bread, and wine in Paris France

Eating Escargot for the First Time (How to Survive)

I DID IT!!! One of the most memorable things that I had on a recent trip to Paris happened to be the burgundy snails, also known as escargot 🐌. Yes, I ate the creepy crawlies and liked it. Here is a brief recap of my Parisian snail tale. Learn how I survived eating escargot for … Read more

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Lux Express

If you find yourself needing a cheap way to travel in the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), look no further than Lux Express. By skipping the airport hassle, you will save time, money, and some of your sanity too. Explore Tallinn, Riga, & Vilnius via Lux Express The Baltic states and their capitals are the main … Read more

red rooftops and cruise ships in St Thomas

Elevate Your Stay with the Ultimate St. Thomas Travel Guide

In the Eastern Caribbean, you will find the U.S. Virgin Islands. The USVI’s consist of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. I found a decent airfare and booked a late-summer trip to St. Thomas. Very excited to explore the Caribbean, an area that I had never been. In addition, I was curious to see … Read more

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Flight 666 to HEL

Are You Superstitious? What do you do when Friday the 13th rolls around? Do you watch horror movies and think about what lurks in the shadows? Maybe you avoid black cats crossing your path and try your best not to walk under ladders. Perhaps you ignore it, are not superstitious, and consider it just to … Read more

Iceland's dc3 plane wreck

How to Get to and See Iceland’s DC-3 Plane Wreck

Go Off The Beaten Path, Literally In Iceland Do you want to see something unique in a surreal and barren landscape? How about a deserted American airplane that crash-landed on an empty beach fifty years ago? In this post, you’ll learn how to get to and see Iceland’s DC-3 plane wreck. If you have time … Read more