by Alex Schmidt | Nov 16, 2019 | France
I consider the South of France one of my dearest friends. We go back to my college days, when I came to spend one summer studying in the metropolitan, coastal town of Nice. During my time there I fell deeply in love with the vast landscape of the Cote d’Azur. I...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 25, 2019 | France
The prequel to moving halfway across the world to live in Croatia was my summer spent in Nice. I may have been just another college kid on study abroad, but there was something about those pastel-colored streets and pebbles beaches that forever changed me. I returned...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 20, 2019 | France
You can’t go to Paris without indulging in the world- renowned French cuisine. But all those baguettes, croissants, pastries, and bread seems like a nightmare for anyone that is Celiac or gluten free. The truth is that Paris is one of the best cities in Europe...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 15, 2019 | France
There are two types of travelers in Paris. The first is the sight-seeing addict that wakes up at 8 a.m. with an itinerary for the day down to the hour. The second is someone that would rather spend a weekend in Paris moving at a leisurely pace, combining some...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 11, 2019 | Turkey
A multicultural and massive city stretching over two continents, Istanbul’s allure is hard to beat. The city is literally where the East meets the West with a medley of cultural influences in its architecture, cuisine, and religion. Yet with an increase of...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 4, 2019 | Turkey
Stretching over the continents of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is multi-cultural mecca almost double the population of London. For centuries the city has served as a crossroad between East and West with the fusion of European, Ottoman, and Middle Eastern influences....
by Alex Schmidt | Aug 13, 2019 | Turkey
Slanted cobblestone streets surrounded with vibrant facades, Balat is the center of modern bohemia in Istanbul. The district is located on the fringes of the city center, and yet it’s still a mainly residential district where locals outnumber tourists. While the...
by Alex Schmidt | Aug 11, 2019 | Turkey
Is Cappadocia really worth the hype? Known for its iconic hot air balloon rides over a land of “fairy chimneys”, I also wondered if the most popular destination in Turkey would live up to my expectations. What I found is that Cappadocia has so much more to...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 23, 2019 | Austria, Responsible travel
Sustainability is one of those words you keep hearing but many actually have no idea what it means. It’s usually not the first thought that comes to mind in the tourism industry for travelers and brands. This is why it is even more important to highlight the leaders...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 22, 2019 | Austria
Is there such a thing as being a MID-size city girl? I went from living in Chicago, to now living the seaside village life in Croatia. Whenever I want to get away, I crave a city break that’s somewhere in between. I had already made up my mind about my favorite...
