November was a great month for end of autumn travels. I made weekend trips to Luxembourg and Prague where the fall colors were in full effect, and also headed north to Cambridge for a day trip of the picturesque university town – I wish I could redo university and go there! Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: November 2016”
Renowned for its famous university, Cambridge has a reputation as one of the most prestigious schools in the world. But, there’s more to the town of Cambridge – which also bares the school’s name – than just the university. I made my way north from London to Cambridge to find out what this town is all about.
Continue reading “A Day Trip to Cambridge, England”
One of my favorite ways to explore a new destination is by trying the local cuisine. So when my friend John, who lives in Prague, suggested we do the Prague Food Tour, I was more than happy to oblige. Continue reading “Prague Food Tour: Czech It Out”
Hostels are a great way to save money and be social while traveling, and after staying in 20+ hostels all over the world in the past few years I’ve learned how to pack for them. Below I provide some of the essentials I recommend for a successful hostel stay.
Lock
If you are bringing any valuables with you (laptop, lots of cash, etc) then it’s wise to bring a lock for your items. All hostels will either have lockers in a common area or in your room available.
Towel
While towels are usually available to rent in hostels, I prefer to bring my own. I use a thin beach towel that easily fits into my luggage.
Earplugs
If you’re sharing a room with others there’s bound to be some noise. I usually buy a pack of foam earplugs that do that trick.
Flip flops
Hostel bathrooms can be similar to locker room bathrooms, so I prefer to wear flip flops to keep my feet clean.
Toiletries
While some hostels do provide toiletries, I haven’t found that to be the case across the board, so I would recommend bringing your own.
Food
Not necessarily an “essential”, but almost all hostels have kitchens that you can store and cook food in. So if you want to save money or whip up a quick snack, bringing your own food is worthwhile.
Are there any other items you consider essential to a hostel stay? Share in the comments below!
A secret bar in an disused underground station? That sounds right up my alley, I thought.
After trying to pop in (unsuccessfully), I finally went the smart route and made a reservation for Cahoots, a bar I had heard so much about since moving to London. Continue reading “Cahoots: London’s Secret Bar”
Noelle Across The Pond 