Blog – Page 16 of 17 – Lose the Map

Brazilian Carnival (After-Party Edition)

Joanna KalafatisMarch 9, 2014

Carnival in Brazil is not just about the official parades and events. It's about the spirit of fun and insanity permeating every neighborhood in the country. If you don't get to experience a random neighborhood carnival bash in addition to schedule... Discover More..

South America

A Guide to Surviving Brazilian Carnival

Joanna KalafatisMarch 1, 2014

In honor of today being the first day of Carnival, I decided to share my experience and lessons I learned when I had the amazing opportunity to march in the sambodromo in Brazil. Today's entry is mostly about the parade, while tomorrow I'm posting t... Discover More..

South America

Which Paris Tourist Attractions Should You Visit?

Joanna KalafatisFebruary 24, 2014

Paris is full of internationally recognizable landmarks and tourist attractions - the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe, and about 100 others that have been listed in every travel resource ever published. This is not just a 'top attracti... Discover More..

Europe

Golden Statue Guarding Pont Alexandre III

Pictures of Paris – 3 Days in ‘The City of Light’ [PHOTO ESSAY]

Joanna KalafatisFebruary 20, 2014

Last time I was in Paris, I was 9 years old, and the only memories I have are of EuroDisney. This time around, I only spent three days in Paris, but at the end I found myself wishing I could have stayed there for maybe a year. So now I’ve fallen in... Discover More..

Europe

Why You Should Visit Death Valley, California (Pt. 2) [PHOTO ESSAY]

Joanna KalafatisFebruary 15, 2014

I woke up at 7 AM to see morning over Death Valley, California. After grabbing a quick coffee at the inn’s lobby (a necessary start to all of my days) I headed out to Golden Canyon to start the day with a hike. The canyon is amazing in the morning ... Discover More..

North America

Why You Should Visit Death Valley, California (Pt. 1)

Joanna KalafatisFebruary 6, 2014

I drove four and a half hours northeast of Los Angeles this past weekend to visit Death Valley, California, known for being the lowest, driest, and hottest place in North America. Which is why I decided it would be better to go in February when the ... Discover More..

North America

Things to do in Prague: A Fairy Tale City [PHOTO ESSAY]

Joanna KalafatisJanuary 31, 2014

Of all the things to do in Prague, walking through Stare Mesto, the 'old city' of Prague, is like taking a step back in time. An 800-year long step back. Stare Mesto was first built in the 9th century, with the Vltava River serving as a kind of m... Discover More..

Europe

Why Living In Los Angeles Is Nothing Like Visiting It (It’s Much Better)

Joanna KalafatisJanuary 29, 2014

I moved to Los Angeles from New York three years ago, and fell in love with the city pretty quickly, or so I thought. After all these years, I've realized it takes a while to really understand the appeal of LA. After three years of exploring the hi... Discover More..

North AmericaTravel Tips

7 Best Artists for your US Road Trip Playlist

Joanna KalafatisJanuary 25, 2014

I have developed a slight addiction to road trips since moving to southern California, after finding out about all the deserts and national parks just a few hours' drive away. Besides, when I've become used to spending up to three hours in my car ju... Discover More..

North America

How Getting Hit By A Car Helped Spark My Wanderlust

Joanna KalafatisJanuary 21, 2014

I was 19 and studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa, when the accident happened. While I was walking across the street, a van ran into me at full speed. It broke my femur, struck my head, and threw me into the opposing lane of traffic. I don... Discover More..

Africa