by Alex Schmidt | May 11, 2018 | Conscious brands, Sustainable Fashion
Two years ago my Facebook newsfeed was filled with blurry Thirsty-Thursday snapshots. It has now transformed into a flurry of engagement announcements, barn-chic wedding albums, and #weddinghashtagsfordays. While we may be the generation to be a bit flashy on social...
by Alex Schmidt | May 10, 2018 | Italy
If you ask any Italian, they will tell you that there is a significant difference between Northern and Southern Italy. Southern Italy is best for seaside escapes and exploring the capital city of Rome. But Northern Italy is best for biking around the lake, indulging...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 30, 2018 | Conscious brands, Dubrovnik
In college, I became THAT girl with the collection of Paraben free lotions, organic body scrubs, and aluminum-free deodorants. But sadly, moving abroad to Europe took my skincare routine to the wayside. I must have spent hours in at Mueller, DM, and local pharmacies...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 21, 2018 | Responsible travel resources
(this article is a guest post by Emily Folk of Conservation Folks). Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of even one person taking a flight? If you think about the fuel needed to get a plane in the air and the number of planes flying around the world...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 10, 2018 | Switzerland
Guarded by the legendary Matterhorn, we stepped off the train into what appeared to be a snow-capped paradise. The Swiss town was filled with wooden houses, tiny cars and buses made exclusively for the narrow streets, and the sound of stomping ski boots from all...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 8, 2018 | Croatia
While many consider Croatia a dream destination, I’m one of the lucky few foreigners that actually get to call this nature-haven home. Since I came here to study abroad in and later returned to live, I’ve gained insider knowledge of the entire Croatia region that you...
by Alex Schmidt | Mar 22, 2018 | Croatia, Europe, France, Montenegro, Portugal
As an American living abroad, I’ve been lucky enough to see most of Europe’s iconic cities and landmarks over the past three years. Though simultaneously, I often feel that I’ve barely scratched the surface of this incredibly diverse and compact continent. The truth...
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 28, 2018 | Europe
Travelers, nomads, vagabonds, we need to talk. I know many of us know why I’m going to say this, but I think it’s becoming increasingly evident that many of us do not. Chances are if you are even somewhat involved in the travel community, you probably come across this...
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 14, 2018 | Europe
We all know THAT girl who doesn’t want to “catch feels” abroad and comes home meeting the love of her life. Hello, me. I met a special someone while studying in Croatia, and three years later we are living together and still going strong. We did long...
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 10, 2018 | Europe
After having the opportunity to study abroad twice in college, I knew that I wanted to go abroad again after I graduated. But there was a gray cloud that loomed on the horizon. How could I travel with student debt? This is the very reason why I hear many people my age...
