“You’re Traveling ALONE?” I’m amazed at how many people are shocked that I would dare venture off in this world on my own. What is wrong with traveling alone? Apparently, a lot of people have a lot of opinions about it. Women shouldn’t travel solo! The world is a dangerous and scary place! But actually – …
I got an amazing peek into the culture of fandom when I went to a Supernatural Convention in Nashville, TN. It may seem odd that a travel blogger is writing about a television show convention, but one of my favorite things about travel is getting a glimpse into a variety of cultures around the world. Sometimes …
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The Black Forest is magical and mysterious, it’s the inspirational back drop to the Grimm Fairy Tales, which was the primary reason that I wanted to go. Our originally itinerary was to go from Brussels to Zurich via train, and as it appeared on the map, the train basically went through the Black Forest, so …
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The main reason my friend Jamie wanted to visit Zurich during her birthday trip was to explore Laufen Castle and Rhine Falls. Laufen Castle, or Schloss Laufen, is a mediaeval period castle located upon the magnificent Rhine Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. Melanie AllenMelanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her …
Ever since I’ve moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, I’ve been on a quest for a real gyro. I grew up in Chicago, and if there is one thing that Chicagoans do right, its food. One of my favorite places to eat whenever I visit is Nicky’s Gyros, on the corner of 147th and Cicero …
I love Prague, and I love the Renaissance Faire, so it didn’t take me long to notice that Old Town Prague is like a Renaissance Faire. It was spectacular! During my short stay there, I spotted 8 ways that Prague is like a Renaissance Faire. Check them out and let me know if you spotted …
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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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 …
