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Giving Prague a Second Chance

February 18, 2018 || Leave a Comment

Before I flew to Europe in the dead of winter, I was kind of regretting my decision to book a flight somewhere just as cold as Canada – why didn’t I decide to go to Nicaragua or Cuba or even Mexico? It could have been because I wanted to see a winter wonderland, or because […]

Filed Under: Czech Republic, Europe

My 12 Favourite Hostels in Europe

March 6, 2017 || Leave a Comment

EUROPE PREIKESTOLEN FJELLSTUE: NORWAY I’m writing about the Pulpit Rock hike in Norway again?! Seriously Bethany, shut up about it already. Anyway, in my post all about the hike I talked a little bit about where I stayed, but it’s just amazing. Sitting in the lounge, watching the sun set (which didn’t happen until around 10:30PM) […]

Filed Under: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Europe, Italy, Norway, Romania, Turkey

The Ten Places I Most Want to Live

September 8, 2016 || 6 Comments

Sometimes I visit a city and absolutely adore it, but would never want to live there. Examples that come to mind are Goreme in Cappadocia (too small and remote), Dar es Salaam (too bustling, although I’d probably give it a shot), and Florence (too touristy for its size). On the other hand, there are the places that […]

Filed Under: Africa, Asia, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Europe, France, Hungary, Italy, North America, Oceania, Romania, Tanzania, USA

Must Sees in Prague

April 2, 2015 || 3 Comments

Prague is an enchanting city straight out of a fairytale – just walking around in awe of the architecture could keep you occupied for days, but there are world-class sights and restaurants to be checked out! Read on for my take on the top 8 must sees in Prague. 1. Prague Castle You can see […]

Filed Under: Czech Republic, Europe

A Guide to Towers in Prague

April 1, 2015 || 1 Comment

I think I’ve said it a million times by now, but there’s nothing like the view over top of a European city. Prague is famous for its red roofs and my biggest priority for my 3 days in the city was to climb as many towers as I could. When I entered my first tower […]

Filed Under: Czech Republic, Europe

When Travelling Goes Totally Wrong

March 30, 2015 || 8 Comments

I knew my Europe trip this January had been a bit rough when it ended with me walking into airport arrivals and bursting into tears. Almost everything that could have gone wrong did, which is why everyone who asked about my trip got a very inconclusive answer…”oh, it was great, Belgium and Prague are beautiful, […]

Filed Under: Belgium, Czech Republic, Europe

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I started travelling solo in university, and at 24 I've been to six continents and 57 countries.

Now I'm managing a travel agency and constantly planning my next trips.

I'm Bethany - come follow my misadventures around the world!

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April 2020 Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
June 2020 Peru
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