Police Encounters in the USA Compared to Europe

Last updated on January 3rd, 2023 at 11:14 pmI’ve not been arrested yet (knock on wood!). But in the USA, I have semi-regularly had annoying little run-ins with police. Many of these stem from college days, but not all of them. While I won’t get into the specific idiotic details, I probably should have been…

Brugge, Belgium: Romantic and Indulgent Tips

Last updated on April 4th, 2024 at 07:28 pmBrugge is the capital of West Flanders and home to around 120,000 people. Canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings are distinguishing features of this well preserved medieval town. Markt square has a 13th-century belfry with an 83m tower offering great panoramic views. Oh, and all the delicious…

5 Ways to Know You’ve Become European

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:15 pmSo you’re an expat living in Europe, or you’re thinking to become one. If you spend a few years on the continent you’ll certainly have to start adapting. But even more, you might find yourself transforming ideologically. I grew up in Florida and have now spent over…

Killiney, Ireland, 5 ways to know you've become European

Only-apartments Offers Affordable Accommodation in Europe

Last updated on January 4th, 2023 at 11:43 pmOnce upon a time, hostels were the most affordable accommodation in Europe. And if you’re travelling solo, they usually still are. But if you’re traveling with even one other person, let alone more, hostels might not be the cheapest option. And they almost certainly won’t be the…