Planning a Trip for the First Time? Start Here
Travel planning can feel like a headache for anyone. In my years of travelling, I’ve done all of my planning either by myself or with a friend, and trust me when I say, it’s a lot harder than it looks. And it already looks pretty hard. Between endless browser tabs and budget calculations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even packed your bags. I’ve definitely been there, staring at my screen, wondering where to even start. Through trial and error (and a few mis
Wellesley in the Fall: Best Local Spots for a Gilmore Girls–Style Day
Wellesley, Massachusetts in the fall feels like stepping straight into a storybook, or at least the Stars Hollow Set. The leaves turn shades of red and brown; shopfronts are decorated with cheerful autumn signs, and there’s an unmistakable small-town warmth that makes you half-expect someone to cue soft piano music. For me, Wellesley was more than just a picturesque New England town. It was the final stop at the end of my three-month trip across America, and a much-needed pau
Losing My Dad While Traveling in America: My Story
I went to America for my very first solo travel experience, doing Camp America. I set off with my hopes high, ready for adventure. I genuinely thought it would be life-changing, and it was, but in ways I could never have imagined. After a rocky camp experience, I was thrilled to finally have finished my duties and to start exploring the States with my new best friends. The trip was finally starting to feel like the adventure I’d hoped for. We made our way from New York to L
