What is FlixBus? FlixBus is a German brand that began with intercity bus travel in Europe. Much loved by backpackers and other travelers as a budget option to get from one city to the next cheaper than taking a plane or train. I have found that it is possible to use the FlixBus service to … Read more
Puerto Rican food is the reason to go to Puerto Rico. The beaches are nice; the pork is better. The cuisine here is its own thing, built from native Taino, Spanish, and African cooking over five centuries, and you can eat your way through it at roadside stands, food trucks, beach kiosks, and lechoneras in … Read more
Recently I found myself in Belgium. The land of chocolates, beer, mussels, frites, oh, and waffles. I decided to venture out and see more of the country instead of staying in only one city. A day trip from Brussels to Bruges was in order. I wondered if it was possible to visit Bruges in half … Read more
I had been planning my spring trip to Europe for several months. My accommodation plans were in place, or so I thought. I decided to use a mix of hostels and Airbnbs with one hotel stay on points. Never had it occurred to me that snoring in hostels when traveling might be an issue. A … Read more
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