belfast

Back when I studied abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2014, I discovered the fun and wonder of going to the pub. Pub culture was not something I was aware of growing up in the US and Thailand as a teenager. Since then I…

If you’re ever walking around Belfast, you’re going to notice a heck of a lot of milkshake advertisements. In addition, you’ll find that so many restaurants and cafes serve milkshakes. Belfast is caught up in milkshake mayhem and I love it! If you’re more…

If you know anything about Northern Ireland or Belfast, you’ve likely heard of the Troubles. And if you haven’t, you probably don’t know much about this small corner of the UK at all. Trying to explain the Troubles in a few paragraphs feels impossible.…

Paris has always held a special place in my heart, not just for its beauty and charm, but for how much it has changed with each visit. My relationship with the city spans more than a decade, and it’s been marked by tight budgets,…

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sites, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  What does Camden mean…

I think it’s a fool’s errand to try and paint traveling as always peachy keen. Sure, you’ve planned every possible aspect of your trip. It’s the early summer in the Northern Hemisphere so you’ve obviously planned for a lot of outdoor activities. You check…

Many of you are probably unaware that I studied abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the spring semester of 2014. I specifically studied Northern Irish history, including The Troubles. I fell in love with the small city and countryside. My blog started off as…

THE UNITED KINGDOM “Suddenly in the space of a moment I realised what it was that I loved about Britain – which is to say, all of it. Every last bit of it, good and bad…” — Bill Bryson I have so much love…

Work With Me So what is it you actually do? Without sounding too cliche, I’m a bit of a renaissance (wo)man. I’m a law student who takes time out of a crazy schedule to travel. I’m a Portuguese-American who was born in South Korea…

Hi, I’m Jamie! As you might have guessed, I’m a traveller, but the truth is, I’ve been on the move since day one. My life story is a bit wild, and honestly, it’s nearly impossible to sum up in a few sentences. But here’s…