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Living in Paris is not perfect or easy. What it is really like to live in Paris France as a foreigner?

Your Guide to 24 Hours in Bern

Europe, SwitzerlandStephanie SafdieOctober 28, 2021bern, berne, switzerland

6 Things To Do in Lausanne

Lausanne is one of the more underrated places in Switzerland, as it’s the perfect mix of a cute city and stunning scenery. Read more to discover what to do and see in Lausanne!

Europe, SwitzerlandStephanie SafdieOctober 28, 2021lausanne, geneva, lucerne, switzerland

How I Got My France Student Visa: Step-by-Step Guide!

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieAugust 22, 2021france, travel to france, covid-19, visas, french visa, paris, packing list, travel packing

14 Awesome Places to Take a Picture of the Eiffel Tower

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieAugust 6, 2021france, paris, travel to france, eiffel tower, paris picture

France Set to Open to American Tourists June 9th – My Travel Plans

The borders to France are finally set to open on June 9th, 2021 following the Covid-10 pandemic – and American travelers will be welcomed back into the country.

17 Signs the Friendship Has Gone Toxic & It's Time to Walk Away

Stephanie SafdieMarch 21, 2021

20 Things I Learned in 2020

2020 was a hell of a year for all of us in the midst of the pandemic, but I’m sure we all learned a lot about ourselves in the world – here’s what I realized in 2020.

ThingsStephanie SafdieDecember 30, 2020new york city, new years eve, new year

‘Love Is Not Tourism’ Isn’t Fair: Here’s Why

“Love Is Not Tourism” perpetuates the ideal that romantic love is the most important in this word, but is it really?

A 4 Day Solo Trip to NYC: What I Did

Taking a solo trip to New York City? Whether it’s a short trip or a long one, here’s the perfect itinerary for any solo traveler headed to the Big Apple.

I Visited NYC During the Pandemic

What was it like visiting New York City during the pandemic? I took a trip to NYC during the pandemic and here’s how it went.

The Trick to Surviving Hard Times

If you’re going through a difficult time in your life, reading this might just give you the best advice you’ll need to survive a hard time.

ThingsStephanie SafdieAugust 8, 2020france, paris, europe, umd, college, college park, heartbreak, hard times

Top 5 Underrated Places to Visit in the World

Looking for some of the world’s most underrated countries and cities? Read more to discover some of the world’s hidden travel gems and why you should book a trip ASAP!

TipsStephanie SafdieJune 20, 2020europe, spain, czech republic, budapest, hungary, Spain, new zealand, queenstown, prague, australia, melbourne

This is How I Said Goodbye to College Park

As a Covid-19 and pandemic college graduate, I was desperately missing closure on my college chapter in life – so I decided to hop in the car to College Park and get it myself.

27 Things to Do While You’re Social Distancing

Looking for things to do while you’re bored? Social distancing may seem like a curse, but maybe the world is still your answer – read more on what to do at home when you’re bored.

Coronavirus is Ruining Our Lives: And It Shouldn’t

The Covid-19 pandemic serves as a wake up call to us all to make the most of our lives while we still can.

A Day in Downtown Fredrick

Looking for things to do in Downtown Fredrick? Here’s what we did on our little day trip to Fredrick.

United StatesStephanie SafdieMarch 1, 2020maryland, fredrick, cafe nola

It's Hard To Be A Girl

Being a woman, even in the 21st century, is difficult – because essentially anything a girl does that is considered, “wrong” is deemed as “okay” for men.