Scams in Istanbul? I’m sure if you’ve done a little research, you know that that scams in Istanbul are common. Istanbul is a lovely city, but many of its residents are poor, and unfortunately, this creates an environment where people do whatever they can to get by, including scamming tourists. Here are some of the scams …
It was evening when we arrived in Old Town Istanbul. We were weary from traveling, but also hungry so we decided to go for a walk and find some dinner. Melanie AllenMelanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her quest for financial independence with a mix of finance, fun, and solving the world’s …
Interlaken Switzerland is a scenic Alpine village nestled between two lakes. It’s a beautiful town that offers picturesque views of the Swiss Alps. Melanie AllenMelanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her quest for financial independence with a mix of finance, fun, and solving the world’s problems. She’s self educated in personal finance …
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Heidelberg castle is one of the (many) wonderous castle ruins in Germany. Nestled in the university town that bears the same, the castle is one of the top tourist destinations in the South Western region of the country. Exploring the castle (and the attached town) was one of the highlights on my first ever trip …
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The first thought everyone has when you say you visited The Netherlands is Amsterdam. It’s a gorgeous city filled with history and intrigue, a must see place for any tourist in the area. However, there is much more to the Netherlands than just Amsterdam, and I discovered it due to a friend’s love of a …
Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and it is easy to see why. The area boasts some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and pristine warm waters. Waikiki is built for walking, with numerous shops, restaurants, and café’s lining the main strip, all easily accessible from most hotels. Melanie AllenMelanie …
Germany’s oldest city is a quaint little town near the border of Luxemburg, Trier. It is the site of an ancient Roman encampment. Despite this history, Trier is not a popular tourist destination for foreign travelers, and the city doesn’t cater to international tourism the way many of the larger, more popular cities would. Despite …
Endowed with the spirit of an explorer, I decided to create an adventure for myself by taking the 12 hour overnight train from Bangkok to Krabi rather than the 2 hour flight. Adventure is exactly what I found. Melanie AllenMelanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her quest for financial independence with a …
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Visiting Costa Rica It was Christmastime, and we only had a few days available for vacation. But we wanted to go someplace new, someplace warm, and someplace that wasn’t insanely expensive. Tamarindo, a wonderfully secluded beach town off the coast of the Pacific Ocean caught our attention. It’s the perfect location for a quick few …
Travel is amazing. The world holds so many wonders, and it is such a treasure to be able to experience them. A big downfall, however, is that many of these wonders are populated by people who live in poverty. Poverty can breed crime, and tourists are often an easy target for petty criminals hoping to …
