Being an English Teacher in South Korea was one of the most challenging, educational, and incredible experiences that I have ever had.
I lived and worked in the country as an English teacher for just over a year, and since I've come home, I have gotten countless questions from family, friends, and friends of friends about the experience and how they can do it too.
Read MoreBudapest, the capital city of Hungary, is a fascinating city. It's perched right on the border between Western and Eastern Europe and with that comes a complicated history.
Until the late 1980s Hungry was communist, not moving to a democratic government until 1989. There is also a heavy influence from ancient Roman and Turkish occupation that has led to an interesting mix of architecture, culture, and historic spots to visit.
Read MoreWhile there are tourist sites, museums, art galleries, and more to see on Oahu, my favorite things to do on the island involve slowing down, taking advantage of the weather, and generally chilling out.
Read MoreThe Royal Mile (you guessed it, it is literally a mile long) in Edinburgh, Scotland earned its regal nickname in the 16th century when the King and his procession used it to travel between the castle on one end, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the other.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Travel, Travel Tips
Vacations are looking a little different in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic grounding flights, closing borders, and shutting down festivals, shops, and tourist sites around the world.
But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still have an amazing staycation right where you live! The key is to think about your staycation like you would your vacation — an escape from the everyday where you are going to explore, have adventures, and experience something new.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Travel, Travel Tips
Did you know that one return flight from New York to Paris produces 1.9 tons of carbon emissions?! According to David Suzuki, a well-known environmentalist, “The total carbon impact of a single flight is so high that avoiding just one trip can be equivalent to going (gasoline) car-free for a year.” (source)
For many of us, it’s been over a year since we got on a plane to embark on an adventure, explore a new city, or wander down mountain trails in a faraway land. COVID literally grounded us, and airlines, all over the world.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Travel, Travel Tips
First of all, it’s important to clarify that in this post a selfie is only considered a selfie if you take the photo yourself.
I know that this may seem obvious to most of you, but you’d be surprised how many photos I’ve come across on social media that are labeled #selfie but are clearly taken by someone else.
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