Brooke RadiJun 14, 20184 minchinese feast in nycHere on this blog, we tell big truths when it comes to traveling and this post is no exception. It’s probably no surprise that I love foo...
Brooke RadiJun 11, 20182 minmatilda momentsI posted a few pictures recently of the New York Public Library, and I'm going to be perfectly honest with you: none of the photos I took...
Brooke RadiJun 9, 20183 mintea for twoOne of the most magical experiences in New York was tea at the Plaza Hotel. For those of you who are fans of the movie Bride Wars, yes, i...
Brooke RadiJun 7, 20185 mincurtain callHere's the first thing you need to know about my trip to New York City: mom and I went for the theatre (and stayed for many, many other t...
Brooke RadiMay 29, 20181 mingoing places with grandma aliceSome of you may know I'm living at my family's cabin for the summer before I make the big move to the Czech Republic, and now that my fam...
Brooke RadiMay 6, 20183 mintulip time: thoughts on small town festivalsTis the season for tulips to come popping out of the ground here in Iowa, and we're all so excited to see them after our apparently endle...
Brooke RadiApr 27, 20184 min5 things to do when tour burnout strikesIt can be easy to feel pressure to squeeze every last drop out of each trip, no matter how long it is, but sometimes that can be hard. It...
Brooke RadiApr 22, 20184 minprague in 72 hours: day threeYou made it to day three! I know the first days really racked up the steps and sights, so you're probably going to be a little tired. Tod...
Brooke RadiApr 21, 20183 minprague in 72 hours: day twoWelcome back for day two, my wonderful travelers! Today's itinerary takes you to some amazing places outside the city center that are sur...
Brooke RadiApr 20, 20184 minprague in 72 hours: day oneWhenever someone tells me they're going to Prague, my heart almost explodes almost as fast as my mouth does because I want to give them e...
Brooke RadiApr 15, 20183 minleaving home is hard. let's stop pretending it isn't.Remember when you first started planning your trip abroad? Whether it was an extended backpacking trip, a study abroad experience, or a f...
Brooke RadiApr 9, 20182 minthoughts on brunchI'm a firm believer that there is nothing better than food and friends. So whenever I can spend much of my day eating food with my friend...
Brooke RadiApr 6, 20184 minmake sure your boots are made for walkingIf you don't have a car, chances are you're walking several miles a day. This is especially true when you're in Europe. Public transporta...
Brooke RadiMar 28, 20184 min4 simple money hacks that can save your tripIt's something nobody likes to talk about but everyone needs to deal with. Money issues and traveling tend to go hand-in-hand. I've exper...
Brooke RadiMar 24, 20183 minnobody said you need to smileOn the whole, I'd have to say I'm a fairly happy person. Scratch that. I'm an expressive person. It doesn't take a lot of effort to know ...
Brooke RadiMar 17, 20183 minit's backpacking, not suitcasingTraveling forced me to grudgingly embrace minimalism and pare down on the bags that I brought with me. Now, I'm not going to lie to you ...
Brooke RadiMar 11, 20184 minthe life-changing magic of studying abroadThis blog was originally a contribution to outtoseaparentsguide.com, a resource for parents of college-aged children. I'm honored to have...
Brooke RadiMar 8, 20184 minfriday eve: acing the des moines staycationThis Thursday at work, I heard one of my coworkers on the phone say, "Happy Friday Eve!" At first, everyone around chuckled a little and ...
Brooke RadiMar 2, 20184 mintsa liquid limits got you down? here are my favorite hacksWe've all been there. I barely remember the days where I didn't have to stand in the TSA line with my Ziploc baggie of liquids, shuffling...
Brooke RadiFeb 27, 20184 minhow to survive the beginning of a horror movieOne day in 2016, when I was traveling with my class in Prague, I found myself in an odd situation. It was one of the first weeks of the p...