Agritourism, or Agriturismo when in Italy, is a type of accommodation that combines agriculture and tourism. When you book an agritourism property, you’ll probably be staying in a rural location on a farm. During my summer visit to Trentino in…
Travelling to Budapest with kids checks all the boxes for both a weekend getaway or school holiday break. It’s easy on the budget, locals are kid friendly, and there is plenty to do that both kids and parents alike will…
Well, hello there old friends. It’s been awhile. You may have noticed that The Fly Away American took a lengthy sabbatical for a time, but she’s back and ready to travel. The last couple years have been life-changing to say…
The 5 stages of Expatriation The expat life isn’t for the faint of heart. I have been an expat for almost ten years now. I can honestly say that I have been through all of the stages you could go…
If Kerala is God’s Country, Kolukkumalai is heaven. Climbing down Meesapulimala, the second highest peak of the Western Ghats, the mist began to clear. Below me, hanging on to the mountain side, fields of brilliant greens sprawled in intricate patterns almost…
If you are planning a move to England or you are an expat already living here with small children, here is some helpful info I have learned along the way on raising kids in England.
The reality is, living abroad is an incredible experience but it can have its bad days. Sometimes bad months. Sometimes even bad years.
I’m sitting on the plane, flying back to London from Verona after over a week in Trentino for the Traverse conference, an event that brought together bloggers and travel industry professionals from all over the world. Thanks to some helpful…
It started off as a simple idea. A Norwegian adventure, back to basics. We had spent a lovely week last summer in a no-frills cabin we found on Airbnb. There was no kitchen or indoor plumbing, but we had wi-fi,…
When I first visited the town of Folkestone, England where we now call home, I was awe-struck at the absolute indescribable beauty of the area. I am not sure what I had expected, but it was definitely not dramatic cliff-tops,…

