Solo Discoveries
Every solo traveler has a story behind their love for travel. Personally, I caught the “travel bug” when I was 20 years old and spent a summer studying in France. Throughout those two months, I gained a…
Turtles in Costa Rica
It had been my privilege to have been able to travel a fair amount so far in my life. Spending four years in Uni on my Bachelor’s degree served, more than anything, as the wake up call…
My First Solo Trip
Travel before I went solo I began traveling outside of the United States when I was around thirteen years old. I have traveled a lot within the United States including driving up the entire west coast, and…
Walking Abraham’s Path: Embracing Kurdish Culture in Southeast Turkey
Hello everyone! My name is Sierra, and I’m a 23 year-old adventure seeker from Alberta, Canada. Before teaching in Poland, I embarked on a 5-day pilgrimage through the Kurdish region of Turkey, and would love to share…
From Surfing in Hawaii to Skiing in California to teaching in Poland
Hey there, I’m Hunter, and I’m here to take you on a thrilling journey through my life—from the sunny shores of Hawaii to the snow-capped peaks Tahoe to a whole new-to-me culture shock of Europe. Origins in…
ሰላም; Hello; Peace
“Ethiopia always has a special place in my imagination and the prospect of visiting Ethiopia attracted me more strongly than a trip to France, England, and America combined. I felt I would be visiting my own genesis,…
Ho, ho mo leannan, Ho mo leannan bhoidheach
Loch Lomond’s mountains and forests were my first playgrounds, instilling an appreciation for Earth’s beauty that continues to inspire my travels. Every new landscape I encounter reminds me of those early days of exploring my homeland. My…
There is still so much more
I’ve always been interested in other cultures and languages growing up with a Ukrainian Grandparent and I continued I studied French and German at school and I’m studying French at University now. Studying both French and German…
Por la anécdota
From my warm and noisy Mexico, filled with highly seasoned food, loud, dramatic, and expressive people, to Poland, which in my opinion, is the complete opposite of what I’ve experienced for the last 25 years. “Por la…
From Samba to Pierogi
Hey there! Guess where this Brazilian English teacher ended up? Drumroll, please… Poland! Yeah, I know, it’s as wild as it sounds. I got an opportunity to spend a few months abroad, and of course, I couldn’t…
A Visit to Dracula’s Castle
Bran Castle, often known as “Dracula’s Castle,” stands in the heart of Transilvania. Nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, this legendary fortress has a rich history, primarily associated with the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, “Dracula.” While…
Along the Way
When people say that everyone should have a customer service job to know what’s it’s like to have to deal with people, they are right. It makes you so much more aware of yourself and how you…
