While visiting Lisbon my friend and I took a quick day trip to Sintra. Located about an hour outside of Lisbon, Sintra is a fairyland frozen in time. The cliffside town is sprinkled with art objects and historic sites like a moorish castle and masonic initiation well. It’s only 5 euros roundtrip to take the…Read More
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A Quick Visit to London
Before heading to Portugal, I flew into London to visit a childhood friend. I’ve been to London before and to be honest, I didn’t love it at the time. The city has a lot to offer but to me it doesn’t have the same old world charm as a lot of Europe. It feels mostly…Read More
48 Hours in Lisbon, Portugal
Earlier this month I visited a childhood friend in London and we decided to pop over to Portugal for the weekend. I always try to maximize my overseas travel with side trips like this. It’s so much easier to jump around once you’re already in Europe. Lisbon is a charming city with a fascinating historical…Read More
Yasnaya Polyana & Melikhovo
When I first began to plan my trip to Russia, visiting Tolstoy’s estate, Yasnaya Polyana, was a top priority. The estate is located in a small village of the same name about 3-3.5 hours outside of Moscow. The estate has been in the Tolstoy family since the 18th century. It’s where Leo Tolstoy was born,…Read More
Moscow, Russia Travel Guide
After a week in Saint Petersburg, I headed to Moscow for a dose of onion domes and borscht. What You Need to Know Historically In its history (and somewhat now) Moscow illustrates the East-meets-West vibe of Russia. Russia has always been torn between the cultural influences of the West, which it aspired to, and the…Read More
Traveling Abroad with Baggallini
One of my biggest challenges in preparing for my pilgrimage to Russia was choosing a bag. Security is high so you’re not allowed into big national sites with a backpack. But I needed to be able to carry my camera equipment and essentials. Pick pockets were also at an all-time high in the wake of…Read More