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Discovering Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal was something that never really popped up on my radar, and I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty it had to offer. Even though I haven't been to many european countries, Portugal by far at the top of my list. Not only is it one of the cheapest european cities to travel to, but it is rich amazing history, cheese cod cakes (sounds gross, but actually very good), and beautiful tiled streets. We were in Lisbon for a little under a week, and we did quite a lot (and if I had more time, I would have definitely checked out neighboring cities-- but school and money really restricted me and my dreams). We went to gothic churches, swap meets, and eateries in the city center of Lisbon.  While in the city, there is one single thing every traveler MUST try, Ginjinja!! This is Lisbon's most famous alcoholic drink, and not to mention, it was documented on Anthony Burdain's travel docu-series, No Reservations. This strong, and I mean strong, ...
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Discovering New York

There's so much to see and so much to do in the world it's really hard to figure out where to travel first. Many people dream of the city and expect to see attractions and an interesting way of life. Whether you live close to the United States or in the United States, there are a few places that stick out in everyone's mind. One of them is definitely New York. This city is filled with activities, life, and attractions. Here's my take on the concrete jungle. New York is definitely not a cheap place to travel, let alone live in. I felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of money I had to hack up for a slice of pizza or a pint of beer. In Wisconsin (where I'm from), it's fairly cheap, so traveling to New York City was definitely a whirlwind. I would say a good roundtrip ticket to JFK or LGA would be around $125-175, anything more is kind of a waste. Now I do realize that not everyone is as frugal as I am, but I'm just trying to give you a fair price range ...
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Discovering Bermuda

Bermuda Bermuda was a gorgeous country to visit. It was everything you could ask for in a vacation: scorching hot weather, beautiful beaches, and tacky souvenir shops. We were also there when the America's Cup was in action and that was cool to see from a distance. In this tropical chain of islands, there are some things to be cautious of so you don't get sucked in the "triangle" (or at least to avoid your wallet getting sucked in).   Be aware of the pricing: Since Bermuda doesn't grow anything on it's island, everything has to be imported. So what might cost you $5 in the states, could cost you close to $30 in Bermuda. For example, a case of beer costs about $55 and a Carton of Milk is close to $12 at a local grocery store in Bermuda (wow-zas). The good news is, Bermuda uses the same currency as the U.S., so you don't have to worry about exchange rates or paying with different bills. Be aware of the weather: ...
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Discovering Peru

Peru If you're looking for an exciting adventure that keeps you on your feet (literally) check out the country of Peru. I remember sitting in my 5th grade class learning about all of Peru's beauty. They not only have Lake Titicaca, but one of the modern wonders of the world. There is lots of night life, a constant array of food, and fantastic sites to see. In this blog post I will break down, city by city what I did in this history filled country.  Historic District, Peru Lima, Historic District Lima is Peru’s capital, and boy is it a big one. There are districts within this city and each district is very different from the next. I only had time to travel to 2 of the assumed 30-45 districts, and I wish I had more time to explore this capital. I stayed in the historic district while visiting Lima, which was thankfully, rich with history... and great food. Speaking of food, if you're adventurous enough to try tripe (cow stomach), beef hearts, cuy...
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