Author: Kirsten Drew

How to be a Better Ecotraveler

2019 ended the hottest decade on record and I experienced it firsthand when I was in Paris this past summer. I went to visit a museum for my Master’s dissertation. As I was trying to stay out of the sweltering heat, I, along with many others, thought of how I can be a better citizen…

Hitting the Trail? Brush Up Your Hiking Etiquette

Hello fall! The weather has finely begun to cool down and the foliage is starting to change to its gorgeous autumnal hues. You want to make the most of it and go hiking, but how do you share the trail with all those other lovers of the outdoors? Let me fill you in on brushing…

Travel Apps You Should Download Right Now

FLIGHTS HOPPER An app that makes it feel like you have your own personal travel agent. You can look up flights through airports you want to fly through and set them to be “watched.” Your saved trips will send you notifications when deals are available or prices start to rise. Hopper is a great way to…

Why I Chose to Study my Master’s Degree Abroad

One of the reasons why I created this blog was to be able to document my adventures as I travel across the pond to study for my Master’s degree at the University of Manchester. However, I realized I never told you why I chose to study my Master’s degree abroad. Here are some of the…