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A Quick Stay in Zeytinburnu Istanbul

With its allure of beautiful mosques, the Marmara Sea, and plentiful street food options, booking a flight to Istanbul is easy. What’s less easy, is deciding where to stay in this sprawling megacity that spans two continents. After way too much deliberation, we finally settled on the district of Zeytinburnu in Istanbul – a working-class …

Quick Trip to Mostar, Bosnia

Not long after the conclusion of the Bosnian war, the country began rebuilding itself as a place to visit for its medieval history, adventurous outdoor activities, and an up-and-coming food and beverage scene. The people that we encountered along the way during our time in Mostar were friendly, helpful, and seemingly grateful for our visit. …

Galway, Ireland – Quick Getaway

Our last stop before departing the Emerald Isle was the lovable city of Galway. It was a recurring conversation throughout our five weeks in Ireland for Galway to be highly praised and recommended by locals and fellow tourists/ Workaway friends alike. Between its easy walkability, music-filled cobblestone streets, and surprisingly delicious eats, it did not …

Killarney, Ireland – Quick Getaway

With our trip around the world immediately following our wedding, we are calling this our “one year honeymoon.” Well, nothing quite screams “honeymoon” like a set of bunk beds residing in what I could only assume was a former closet. Myself, not doing the typical backpacking through Europe after college and not ever staying in …