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How to Get Around London on a Budget

June 3, 2019 No Comments

Photo of a red double-decker bus on a London street. Frolic and Courage.

Navigating London can seem overwhelming; I know because I’ve been there. But don’t worry, because in this blog I break down the London transportation system (prices, zones, airport transportation, maps, hours, etc.) using notes from my journey to London, and the how to get around on a budget so you don’t have to!
Understanding the Transportation System in London
The London tube system is broken down into nine different zones laid out in concentric circles from the inside out.

Before You Go, Europe, Food, Good Ideas, Travel, United Kingdom

Everything You Need to Know About Afternoon Tea in London

May 20, 2019 No Comments

Photo of an afternoon tea finger sandwich tray with a mushroom tart, chicken salad and roast beef sandwiches. Frolic & Courage.

Nervous about your first afternoon tea in London? Don’t be! Here’s everything you need to know about the classic British tradition.
I had a lot of questions before I traveled to London for the first time and signed up for an afternoon tea, like “what do you wear to an afternoon tea?” and exactly, “what is afternoon tea?” In this blog,

Before You Go, Europe, Good Ideas, Madrid, Spain, Travel

Tips for Buying Espadrilles at Casa Hernanz

March 25, 2019 No Comments

Photo of a pair of navy blue wedge espadrilles from Casa Hernanz Alpargatería. Frolic & Courage.

Style, price, selection … this hand-made espadrille shop, or Alpargatería, is everything you hoped for. Casa Hernanz Alpargatería, located at Calle de Toledo, 18, 28005 in Madrid, Spain, has some of the best handmade, affordable espadrilles in the city. I know because I went not once, not twice, but three times during my vacation in Madrid and picked up shoes for myself and my mom!

Europe, Madrid, Spain, Travel

Prado Museum Highlights

March 11, 2019 No Comments

Photo of the outside of the Prado Museum entrance. Frolic & Courage.

What is the Prado museum famous for? Plenty! Here are the highlights and things you need to know before your visit, based on my solo birthday trip to Madrid and the Prado Museum.
The Museo Nacional del Prado boats the best collection of Spanish art and some of the nicest collections of European art with over 8,200 drawings,

Europe, Madrid, Spain, Travel

How to Get Around Madrid on a Budget

February 18, 2019 No Comments

Photo of me holding a TTP Card from Madrid. Frolic & Courage.

My Paris public transportation video and blog was so popular, I’ve decided to to another post on how to get around Madrid, Spain on a budget!
Madrid is the capital of Spain and the third largest city in the European Union, so how are you going to get around the city? I spent my last birthday in Madrid,

Europe, Madrid, Spain, Travel

4 Days in Madrid

February 11, 2019 No Comments

Selfie photo of Antoinette standing in Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain. Frolic & Courage.

I clicked the “buy tickets” button, still reeling from my first solo travel adventure to Paris. It was my going to be birthday, after all, so why not spend four days in Madrid, Spain?
Ok, let’s back up a second. I didn’t expect to catch the travel bug nor did I plan to. So when I returned from Paris a swift depression hit.

Europe, France, Paris, Travel

3 Cheap Paris Transportation Options – Explained

October 8, 2018 No Comments

Paris is a beautiful, yet expensive and complex city, and the public transportation system is no different. While researching for my epic six-day solo adventure, I discovered the cheapest, fastest ways to travel in Paris and decided to share what I learned with you!
When I started my journey, I wanted to know what my cheap Paris transportation options were.

Europe, Food, Madrid, Restaurants, Spain, Travel

Dining at The Oldest Restaurant in the World — Sobrino de Botín

August 13, 2018 No Comments

Photo of the large exterior wood doors of Restaurante Botín.

What do you think restaurants established in 1725 smelled like? If I had to guess, I’d say restaurants in those days smelled like melted pork fat heavily seasoned with course salt — or something like that. Actually, I know that’s what a certain restaurant smells like. The scent I recall was similar to my grandmother’s kitchen on a hot summer’s evening in June,

Europe, France, Good Ideas, Paris, Travel

Quick Guide to the Paris Museum Pass

June 18, 2018 No Comments

Close up of the Paris Museum Pass cover.

Hey Y’all!
On the one year anniversary of my epic Parisienne adventure, I thought it would be helpful to create a quick video about the pass that allowed me to realize a hug portion of my art-loving dreams: the Paris Museum Pass. What is it? Where should you buy it? How much does it cost? Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it?

Before You Go, Europe, France, Good Ideas, Paris, Travel

Eight Hours at the Louvre

February 20, 2018 No Comments

Congratulations! You’ve decided to visit the Musée de Louvre, one of the largest, most famous collections of art in the world and you’ve decided to see it all in less than eight hours. Good for you, you ambitious, slightly insane, over-achieving sun-of-a-gun! That’s what I did…and I was successful in seeing every piece of art my tender eyes could gaze upon.