Stumbling upon Wrocław, Poland was one of the most pleasant surprises of my summer. The brick streets and vibrant German architecture were the first parts of the city to charm me, but I discovered a new, sweet little secret every…
On Travel and Trusting in Strangers
“Most travel, and certainly the rewarding kind, involves depending on the kindness of strangers, putting yourself into the hands of people you don’t know and trusting them with your life.” -Paul Theroux, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star Imagine, just…
Month in Review: December 2015
My final month of 2015 brought with it plenty of good things. I’m almost sad to say goodbye to this year; it has put me through a lot and given me so much in return. But, I have high hopes…
Four Years of Travel & Two Years of Blogging: Taking Stock
Just over two years ago, on December 21st, 2013, I published my first ever blog post. With no inclination of the direction The Mochilera Diaries would take back then, it’s both thrilling and fascinating to see how far it has…
What Travelers Really Want for Christmas This Year
Christmas is an interesting holiday for me. My relationship with it has changed dramatically over the years, and even more so now that I’ve spent so many of them abroad, in unfamiliar places and surrounded by friends and temporary acquaintances…
In the Business of Traveling: The Evolution of My Travel Style
The following content is brought to you in collaboration with InterContinental Hotels Group. This is a sponsored post. If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile now, or even if you just speak a little bit of Español, you’ll know…
Packing for Winter in Sweden
During my final week spent in the US, my mind was preoccupied with one thing: prepping and packing for winter in Sweden. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Sweden? In the MIDDLE OF WINTER? Are you NUTS?! Ahem. Sort of.…
Summer in Kraków, Poland: A Photo Diary
When I arrived in Kraków, Poland in the summer earlier this year, I had no plans. You may have ascertained this by now, but that’s sort of my modus operandi. In fact, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Even…
20 Easy-Packing Gift Ideas for the Traveler in Your Life
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–travel essentials are at their best when they’re lightweight, compact, and easy to pack. Hence this list of easy-packing gift ideas for the traveler in your life. I wouldn’t want to be…
My Year On Instagram: Top Posts and Favorite Moments of 2015
I know the year isn’t officially over yet, but with all this relaxing down time at home, I’ve enjoyed reminiscing about all the wild adventures this year has afforded me on all corners of the globe. And since I’ve started…
