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Bastille Day in Paris: Your Guide as a Tourist – Should You Visit?

Are you planning on visiting Paris as a tourist on Bastille Day this year? Discover my full-proof tips as a local living in Paris on how to enjoy July 14th for travelers visiting France!

France, EuropeStephanie SafdieJune 28, 2025paris, paris as a tourist, living in france as an american, living in paris as an american, france, bastille day, france national holiday, bastille day as a tourist, bastille day tips

20 Best Things to Do in London

London is one of those cities you can always come back to and have something else to do, but what are the best things to do in London for both first time and repeat travelers?

Europe, United KingdomStephanie SafdieJune 18, 2025london, london tube, tower of london, tower bridge, big ben, westminster, covent gardens, london zoo, regent's park, st. paul's cathedral

Best Villages to Visit as a Day Trip from Nice

If you’re planning a trip to the French Riviera, you’re probably looking for the best coastal villages between Nice and Monaco. Learn more about visiting the best coastal villages as a day trip from Nice!

France, EuropeStephanie SafdieJune 16, 2025south of france, french riviera, monte carlo, nice, villefranche sur mer, eze, eze village, cap d'ail, menton, beaulieu sur mer

Is Pickpocketing in Europe Really That Bad?

Before traveling to Europe, most people are worried about pickpocketing – but are pickpockets in Europe really that bad? Read more to learn my pro-travel tips to avoid pickpockets when traveling in Europe!

TipsStephanie SafdieJune 10, 2025pickpocketing, pickpocket, pickpockets, pickpocketing in europe, pickpockets in europe, how to avoid pickpocketing, how to avoid pickpockets, avoid pickpocketing, how to stay safe in europe, safe european travel

New York City vs. Paris: Which City Is Better?

It’s the time old tale between two cities: New York vs. Paris. Wondering what the differences between these two iconic capitals are? Read more for a full breakdown from someone who has lived in both cities.

France, United StatesStephanie SafdieJune 4, 2025new york, new york city, nyc, paris, parisian, nyc culture, paris culture, nyc vs paris, new york city vs paris, paris vs new york city, which city is better, which is better new york city or paris

Best Solo Travel Destinations for Summer 2025

Looking for the best solo summer travel destinations of 2025? Read more to discover the best countries for the perfect solo summer getaway.

Stephanie SafdieJune 1, 2025

Your Ultimate Guide to the Garden Route in South Africa

If you’re looking advice for stops along the Garden Route such as Mossel Bay, Hermanus, Oudtshoorn, or Storms River – look no further than this article.

South Africa, AfricaStephanie SafdieMarch 23, 2025garden route, hermanus, birds of eden, monkeyland, mossel bay, cape town, storms river, tsitsakamma national park

Top 10 Things to Do in Cape Town

Cape Town has so much to offer, but what are the top 10 things to do and see when in the Mother City?

South Africa, AfricaStephanie SafdieMarch 16, 2025cape town, top ten things to do in cape town, 10 things to do in cape town

Is South Africa Safe For Solo Female Travelers?

Wondering if South Africa and Cape Town is safe for solo female travelers? I’m going to share with you my experience and why I vote the country as safe!

South Africa, AfricaStephanie SafdieMarch 15, 2025south africa, cape town, south africa safe, south africa safety, is south africa safe, solo female travel to south africa, solo female travel cape town

Your Complete Guide to the Isle of Skye

If you're concerned about what to eat, see, do in the Isle of Skye (including driving precautions) – be sure to read this article before going to the Scottish Highlands.

Europe, ScotlandStephanie SafdieSeptember 29, 2024scottish highlands, portree, a87, a82, a855, kilt rock, trotternish peninsula, isle of skye, scotland, scotland trip

Your Ultimate Guide to Edinburgh

Your guide to Edinburgh: what to see, eat, drink, and do when in the Scottish capital.

Europe, ScotlandStephanie SafdieSeptember 29, 2024edinburgh, things to do in edinburgh, guide to edinburgh, vegan in scotland, scotland, edinburgh castle, royal mile, deans village, the vessel

How to Spend One Day in Glasgow: Day Trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow

How to spend one day in Glasgow as a day trip from Edinburgh without missing any of the major sites to see.

Scotland, EuropeStephanie SafdieSeptember 29, 2024glasgow, glasgow day trip, day trip to glasgow, edinburgh to glasgow, scotland trip, things to do in glasgow

How to Get to Mont-Saint-Michel + Tips for a Day Trip

Looking to go to Mont Saint Michel, but not sure where to start? Read more to plan how long to stay, how to get there, how much things cost, and what to do in Mont Saint Michel.

France, EuropeStephanie SafdieJuly 4, 2024mont saint michel, paris day trip, france, tips for mont saint michel, mont saint michel day trip

Thinking of Traveling to Paris for the 2024 Olympics? A Word of Advice - Don’t.

With millions expected to travel to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, many don’t realize the potential negative implications and complications of traveling to the city of love this summer.

France, EuropeStephanie SafdieFebruary 23, 2024paris, paris summer 2024, paris olympic games

9 Things You Should See & Do in Granada

Looking for things to do while in Granada besides the Alahambra? Look no further – here is your guide to a short trip to Granada and all of the must-see attractions in this Spanish city part of the Andalusia region!