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Life in a Sami Village: Herding Reindeer in Norway

Since Christmas just passed, I thought it would be seasonally appropriate to write a post on one of the most…

Joanna Kalafatis
7 Surprising Perks of a Palm Springs Getaway You May Not Know About7 Surprising Perks of a Palm Springs Getaway You May Not Know About

7 Surprising Perks of a Palm Springs Getaway You May Not Know About

I will be honest here: in the past eight years of living in Los Angeles, I had not once been…

Joanna Kalafatis
9 Myths About Immigration (And Why They’re Wrong)9 Myths About Immigration (And Why They’re Wrong)

9 Myths About Immigration (And Why They’re Wrong)

While it may not seem to fall under the purview of "travel blogging", you can look at immigration as a…

Joanna Kalafatis
9 Ultra Creepy Places In and Around Los Angeles9 Ultra Creepy Places In and Around Los Angeles

9 Ultra Creepy Places In and Around Los Angeles

When you think of Los Angeles, the usual stereotypes probably drift to mind: surfers, celebrities, aspiring singers-actors-dancers-jugglers, etc. But there…

Joanna Kalafatis
Halloween Special: Is the Winchester Mystery House Haunted?Halloween Special: Is the Winchester Mystery House Haunted?

Halloween Special: Is the Winchester Mystery House Haunted?

On one of my numerous road trips through California, I found myself pulling up to the sprawling Winchester Mystery House.…

Joanna Kalafatis
JUCY Campervan Road Trip: Everything You Need to KnowJUCY Campervan Road Trip: Everything You Need to Know

JUCY Campervan Road Trip: Everything You Need to Know

If you're thinking of renting a JUCY Campervan to undertake your next epic road trip adventure, but are intimidated because…

Joanna Kalafatis
COMPLETE Winter Packing List: Cold Weather Gear You NeedCOMPLETE Winter Packing List: Cold Weather Gear You Need

COMPLETE Winter Packing List: Cold Weather Gear You Need

If you're planning a trip to the Arctic Circle, or any frigid winter destination, knowing what to pack can make…

Joanna Kalafatis
12 Things To Do in Tromsø, Norway: Winter Travel Guide12 Things To Do in Tromsø, Norway: Winter Travel Guide

12 Things To Do in Tromsø, Norway: Winter Travel Guide

Far above the Arctic Circle, considered by many to be the northernmost city in the world (being the northernmost city…

Joanna Kalafatis
21 Unbelievable Facts About Svalbard: Northernmost Settlement in the World21 Unbelievable Facts About Svalbard: Northernmost Settlement in the World

21 Unbelievable Facts About Svalbard: Northernmost Settlement in the World

Ever wonder what life is like in the northernmost settlement in the world? If you ever decide to visit Svalbard,…

Joanna Kalafatis
38 REALLY Off the Beaten Path Travel Destinations to Visit in 201838 REALLY Off the Beaten Path Travel Destinations to Visit in 2018

38 REALLY Off the Beaten Path Travel Destinations to Visit in 2018

Looking for an exciting destination to visit in 2018, but tired of browsing the same old places you've seen and heard…

Joanna Kalafatis