Such exciting news!! After my setback with my planned trip to Cairo this month, I have officially booked my tickets to go to Cairo for my other cousin’s wedding, with a three day stop-over in Istanbul. I’m absolutely elated to be going back to Cairo to visit my family for the special occasion, and to…
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What I’m Doing this Month to Save Money for Travel (And What I’m Not Doing)
Summer is a really difficult season for me to stick to my budget. In winter, it’s a lot easier to stay hunkered up at home and decline invitations to make the trek outdoors (particularly when you’re in Boston and there’s three feet of snow on the ground). The past few months haven’t been great on…
Why I Love Staying in Hostels and You Should Too
A lot of my travel recently has been to places where I’m going with the express intent of visiting a friend(s), and have a place lined up to stay. Staying with friends is the ultimate- it’s a great way to squeeze in some real catch up time, and it’s free accommodation. However, when I’m travelling somewhere…