Destination: Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

Besides traveling to major places, I also enjoy discovering small, quirky sites to document. The Hill of Crosses is no exception: located about two hours north of Vilnius, its unknown origins and strange display of numerous crosses proved intriguing enough for a day trip while in the Lithuanian capital. Although its origins remain unclear, the … Continue reading Destination: Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

Destination: Vilnius, Lithuania

As one of the three countries which make up the Baltic states (along with Estonia and Latvia), Lithuania is a small nation which had been under Soviet rule in the past and has since become quite well-off in terms of economic growth and development. Aside from hearing a few acquaintances who'd visited a few years … Continue reading Destination: Vilnius, Lithuania

Destination: Warsaw, Poland (Part 2)

While planning my "epic trip" following the semester's end this May, I didn't think of revisiting Warsaw. True, I enjoyed seeing the city when I went over two years ago, but I'd considered that to be it. Little did I expect that I would be returning to the Polish capital for two nights, and I … Continue reading Destination: Warsaw, Poland (Part 2)

5 Types of Hostels (and which to stay at)

If you're young and/or a budget traveler, then you've probably have had experience staying in hostels while visiting a city or country. Inexpensive and convenient, this sort of accommodation is widely-used all over the world, all the while being safe (don't let the Hostel films scare you off!) and a great place to meet fellow travelers. My … Continue reading 5 Types of Hostels (and which to stay at)

10 YouTube Travel Channels I Watch

It comes as no secret that I love to travel (of course, if this blog isn't evident of that yet...). However, it's by no means my full-time gig, as I only take time off during vacation days. That said, during times when I'm not traveling, I'm in the comforts of my home dreaming and planning … Continue reading 10 YouTube Travel Channels I Watch