I don’t know what it is about it, but I absolutely love London. And I say that as someone who hates big cities. I struggled so much more in Edinburgh, Scotland than I ever have in London, despite London being bigger and more populated. Basically, London is one of my two favorite destinations (so far, at least), with Oman being […]
Loving Life in London, Even if You’re Broke
You’re a Neat Freak, Not OCD
Imagine this scenario… You and a friend are cleaning up after a party. Your friend is very particular about the chairs being angled just right and the plate designs all facing the same direction. You jokingly raise an eyebrow at them, and they respond with, “Sorry, I’m super OCD. Everything has to be just right.” How often have you heard […]
Your Secret is Attention Seeking, Shame on You
Trigger warning: This post discusses self-harm. It will mention methods of self-harm, as well as immediate first aid and scar covering. I talked about self-harm a bit in my last post, but it’s so silenced that I felt the need to talk about it again. If you don’t want to read about it, there’s no shame in that. It’s a […]
We Need to Talk: Mental Health (or Lack Thereof)
The point of this blog was to talk about traveling with anxiety. But I’ve started to realize that I’ve addressed a lot more of the ‘international’ than the ‘anxious.’ I mean, there’s some stuff scattered in, but it’s not addressed as much. Which is kinda sad. In daily life, it’s really hard to talk about mental health problems. There’s so […]
What are you even saying?
Okay, I’ll be honest. I kinda keep forgetting I have a blog. I haven’t been keeping up with writing anything, and the few ideas I’ve had so far have flopped. Not to mention that I haven’t been able to travel much lately, so I don’t have new places to write about. So, to get me back into the swing of […]
Haunting Your Sweetest Dreams: Anxious in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia (GA) is a gorgeous city. It might be done to death by bloggers, but there’s a reason for it. Between its beautiful Historic District, its warm beaches, its chilling ghost stories, its walkability, and so much more, I’d highly recommend it. Maybe not so much in the summer, but any other time of year, definitely. There’s a wealth […]
The College Experience: Know What You’re Getting Yourself Into, Anywhere in the World
The college (or uni) experience is very important to a lot of students. Our ideas of what life would be like while attending different universities can add or remove schools from our list when we’re deciding. Once we’re already in uni, it can make or break our time there. And three or more years in the same environment is a […]
Low on Money? Yeah, Me Too.
How to travel even when you technically can’t afford it. Traveling is great. New places, new food, new people (if you’re into that sort of thing), maybe a new climate… I could go on. It’s awesome. Why would I have a blog about travel if I didn’t think it was worth it? (Because it’s easier to write a couple blog […]
Crazy People in Cardiff
Oftentimes, the best places to visit are in your own backyard. Don’t get me wrong, traveling abroad is amazing, and if you have the option, then you should definitely do that. But when you’re looking for a shorter trip, lower budget, and/or shorter commute, sometimes national travel is your best bet. This was the case for me over my Easter […]
Reverse Culture Shock: The Adjustment They Don’t Prepare You For
If you’ve ever discussed traveling abroad, you’ve undoubtedly heard about culture shock. Adjusting to a new culture, new foods, new language or slang– new everything, really– can be extremely difficult. The more different the cultures, the more of a shock you get when you travel. For example, when I first went to the UK, the differences were fairly small, so […]