When you first think of Oktoberfest you think amazing chaos, people from all over the world, lederhosen, pretzels and so much beer. Well that’s all very true. But with Oktoberfest also comes pre-planning, booking tables (almost a year in advance), paying huge hotel/hostel rates and securing that perfect outfit for the occasion. But what we’ve
5 Days Discovering the Best of Helsinki in the Winter
When we planned our trip to Finland in December, we had no idea what to expect. We knew we’d head to the Arctic Circle to see the official Santa Claus Village. We knew we’d shop at the famous Christmas markets in Helsinki. And we knew there was a chance to see the Northern Lights in
How to Survive Hostels in Europe
Written by Jess Signet – Photos by Jess Signet Hostels in Europe are on the rise. With so many people jumping on the trail and heading off to experience everything this wonderfully varied and vibrant continent has to offer, the dorms are filling up and new and exciting hostels are springing up all over the place.
A 5 Day Itinerary for an Off-Season Trip to Paris
Paris is a city that has it all. Romantic streets, historical sites, world famous museums. Almost every bucket list includes a trip to Paris. So naturally, we had to see it for ourselves! Our decision to visit Paris began with our trip to the USA for the holidays. We were finally seeing our family and friends for
Setting New Life Goals after 6 Months of Living Abroad
6 Months ago we moved abroad to Austria. That means 7 months ago we were sitting in our offices, finalizing our new life goals of traveling and moving abroad, making a never-ending to do list that we hoped would make them both a reality. And after our list was (FINALLY) completed, we took off with 4 suitcases,
Holiday Gift Guide for the Traveler
GIFT GUIDE DISCLAIMER: The gifts you are about to see are items we personally own and use daily… Not only do we just own them, we put TONS of research into every purchase over the past year. We bought, tested and returned items that were not up to par. These were the essentials that survived!
4 Days Exploring Lindos Greece
Lindos is the ultimate destination to relax, explore and discover ancient history. The beaches are postcard-worthy, the town features incredible shopping and delicious food. And of course the historic Acropolis of Lindos sits high over it all… Day 1: Arrival to the Acropolis Sigma Travel Tour of the Acropolis Sigma Travel offers an excursion