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An Eras Tour Vacation: Is Lyon Worth Visiting?

Lyon is the third largest city in France, but does it have a personality loud enough worth listening to? Read more to discover if I think Lyon is worth visiting, especially from someone who has lived in France.

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieJuly 20, 2025lyon, cities in france, france

Is Cologne Worth Visiting?

Cologne is most well-known for its incredible cathedral, but is the rest of Cologne really worth visiting? I’m going to share my honest opinion on Cologne having traveled to other cities in Germany.

Europe, GermanyStephanie SafdieJuly 16, 2025cologne, germany

Top 10 Most Underrated Cities in Europe

Wondering what the most underrated cities in Europe are? As someone who lived in Europe for years and has traveled the continent for almost a decade, I’m going to share what I believe to be the most underrated cities in Europe.

EuropeStephanie SafdieJuly 13, 2025underrated cities in europe, underrated places in europe, granada, budapest, ghent, turin, strasbourg, stockholm, bern, berne, dublin, munich, edinburgh

What to Pack For a Trip to Europe in the Summer

Wondering what to pack for Europe in the summer? As someone who has been living in Europe for years, I’ve got the perfect packing list for Europe in the summer – including the things you may forget to pack for a summer trip to Europe.

TipsStephanie SafdieJuly 6, 2025packing list, backpack packing, carry on packing, travel packing, europe packing, summer packing, europe in the summer packing, what to bring to europe in the summer

10 Beautiful & Unexpected Benefits of Solo Travel

Wondering about the benefits of solo travel? As a solo female traveler of almost 10 years, I’m going to breakdown some of the most surprising benefits of solo female travel – in addition to the pros and cons of solo travel.

ThingsStephanie SafdieJuly 4, 2025solo female travel, solo travel, solo traveling, benefits of travel, benefits of solo traveling

The 20 Best Amazon Travel Products for Solo Female Travelers

Looking for the best amazon travel products for solo female travelers? As an avid shopper from Amazon and an almost decade-long solo traveler – I’ve got you covered.

TipsStephanie SafdieJuly 2, 2025packing list, backpack packing, carry on packing, solo female travel, travel products, amazon

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.