It’s always interesting when a festival or holiday takes place while visiting a new country. I look at it as an extra window to view new customs and traditions, opening the door for a cultural exchange not even the best tour company could arrange for you. Lighting a torch in Scotland during Hogmany, counting down Lent and dressing up for “Carnival” in Holland, collecting a hat full of candy on St Nicolas day in Poland, and most recently experiencing Eid Al-Adha (or sheep festival) in northern Morocco. (more…)
I want my sexy back!!! How to feel and look great on the road
I don’t like buying designer labels. For one, I hate to see all my hard-earned money go to something that I could get for a fraction of the price without the label. Two, it can make you an easy target when you’re traveling as people can sometimes mistake you for a rich tourist (which I’m not.) I ripped the label off a Prada handbag (a knock-off of course) that I bought in Barcelona after someone reached inside and stole my wallet while riding on the bus. Of course, it could have happened just as easily with any bag, but I didn’t want to increase the chance of a second occurence.
My name is Liz and I will be your official guide. Like most people, I love to travel! About two years ago I started my own adventures around the world with only $30 dollars in my pocket. This, combined with many years in the travel industry has taught me a lot of cool things, and I am here to share all those secrets with you. If you enjoy great travel tips and inspiring stories, check out my blog and feel free to follow me via the links below! Let's get the adventures started! 
