If you’re curious what it’s like to move to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV), I’m here to tell you all about it! My name is Kevin, and I recently finished my third month living in Brisbane on a WHV after moving here from Chicago in November of 2025. My visa is valid for...
Welcome to the second installment of my newest blogging project! My name is Kevin, and I’m an American living in Australia for a year on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV). I’ve chosen Brisbane as my home base, which is the sunny capital city of the state of Queensland...
Are you an American interested in applying for an Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV)? Or are you simply curious what the Australian Working Holiday experience is like? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place! My name is Kevin, and I’m an American in Australia...
On my recent trip to Sweden, I was blown away by the natural beauty of the Gothenburg Archipelago. It’s an idyllic island chain full of colorful fishing villages, beautiful rocky coastline, and short hikes that lead to breathtaking views. If you’re staying in the city of Gothenburg...
Ever since I moved to Chicago four years ago, I have loved taking trips up north to Wisconsin. That’s why my expectations were high for my recent three-day weekend getaway to Wisconsin’s capital city. I’m happy to report that Madison surpassed those high expectations...
A few weekends ago, I took a round-trip journey on the Amtrak Borealis from Chicago to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. I’ve always loved traveling by train, so I was excited to try this route that began service in May of 2024. I’m writing up this review so that you’ll know what to expect...
Did you know that Charlotte is known as the “Queen City”? I think it’s a fitting nickname for North Carolina’s biggest metropolis. For one, it was actually named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Beyond that, Charlotte has a gorgeous skyline...
It’s been a while since I’ve published a restaurant guide on my travel blog, but I simply had to make one for Guadalajara! During my week-long stay here, I fell in love with the city’s food scene. Guadalajara’s delicious, down-to-earth Mexican cuisine...
The city of Geneva in western Switzerland is a place that many travelers pass through. It’s the country’s second-largest city, which is home to the country’s second-busiest airport. If you’re heading anywhere within the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
I have always loved taking advantage of three-day weekends to go explore a new city, and that’s exactly what I did for Labor Day this year! For one reason or another, Kansas City, MO was calling my name. Maybe it was the barbecue; maybe it was the city’s...