Traveling during the holiday season can be stressful. More crowds, more delays, and just overall more potential for frustration. I have traveled many times during holiday weekends and here are a few of my tips.
Learning from other cultures (AND actually putting it into practice)
Do you remember in grade school when you learned about other countries? I remember in sixth grade, everyone picked a country and we had to research what they ate, what they wore, what was on their flag, etc., and then present it to the class. We had to bring in a “traditional dish” to share…
Secondhand travel wardrobe
I love thrift stores. So much in fact, that I started an Instagram thrift shop called Thrifting with Nina. (Decided to stick with my “brand”). I love going to thrift stores and finding amazing secondhand clothing and household goods. I find too much to keep for myself, so I decided to sell some on Instagram. …
5 challenges for a traveler who doesn’t speak the language
We travel all the time to places where we don’t know the native language. We’ve had some issues, but most of the time (especially in Europe) everyone speaks English. If a German meets someone from France on the Swiss Alps, they will speak English to each other. It’s the most common language you’ll find among…
Travel Guide: Western Balkans, Europe
Road-tripping through the former Yugoslavia (aka the Balkans, aka the coast of the Adriatic, aka eastern Europe) was an incredible experience. There are so many sights to see, and cultures to explore, and of course you can’t see it all. This is what we did, how we did it and what we saw.