by Alex Schmidt | Oct 4, 2017 | Europe, London
Have you ever visited a place that vastly over-exceeded your expectations? Somewhere that has such a strong energy that it overtakes you and leaves you thinking, “Wow, I can’t believe places like this actually exist”? Well, that was Brighton, England for me. I...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 30, 2017 | Cork, Ireland, Europe
If there’s one thing that Ireland taught me, it’s that you can’t trust the weather forecast. You can mope about how there’s a 100 percent chance of rain all week, only to be surprised by nothing but sun and blue skies. And that’s exactly how my solo experience and...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 11, 2017 | Europe, Mindfulness
Many of us could use some added mindfulness into our daily lives—especially us millennials. We are the instant-gratification seeking generation that grew up with the digital age. We value self-fulfillment and social impact. And yet, it’s so easy for us to feel...
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 29, 2017 | Europe, London
To those who says “London is gloomy and colorless”, you’re not looking hard enough. Follow the pastel pathways draped with wisteria and you’ll find yourself in London’s most colorful neighborhoods: Notting Hill and Chelsea. These...
by Alex Schmidt | Mar 26, 2017 | Europe, Ireland
If you find yourself scrolling through pictures of colorful towns in faraway places, you’re not alone. With Instagram and snapchat, it’s never been easier to access the world’s vibrant destinations at the touch of a finger. Painted bright pink, blue, yellow and green,...
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 15, 2017 | Europe, Mindfulness
I started my blog a little over half a year ago as a way to channel my passion for writing and build a platform for mindful travel and lifestyle. While I still have a long way to go, I’ve successfully transformed an idea into a reality. Other than teaching myself the...
