I had a friend emergency while I was in Granada that kept me from updating but everything is fine now…

My travel obsession began in the womb. That may sound silly, but it’s true!

Hostels are a great low budget option for people who want to see the world, but can’t afford that luxurious hotel lifestyle. When searching for a hostel to stay in, I usually use the website Hostelworld.com of their phone application. Here’s what to look for when booking a hostel…

Hostels are budget accommodation for generally younger travelers. They are nothing like that old hostel horror film that’s for sure.

Who doesn’t dream of traveling the world?

In the fall of 2016, I was going through a rough patch in life. I was spending countless evenings sulking in a depressed state or having an existential crisis. I needed out. Immediately. My best friend had decided to take off to Germany for a year to study abroad. What a brilliant idea! I had already begun saving up money to go on a summer trip, so why not take that money and LIVE in Europe instead of just visiting for a couple weeks? It was a prime time to leave as the U.S. political climate was getting progressively worse and I was questioning my direction in life.

Traveling by yourself may seem like the most terrifying thing ever. You may have a bunch of “what if’s” going through your brain. No worries. If you follow some basic safety tips and plan ahead, you’ll be just fine…