Mostar, I Think We’re Alone Now
You should always know you’re in for a challenge when you travel off-season, but never, and I repeat, NEVER, let that deter you from doing so. I’ve talked before about ...
Searching for Ringed Seal Nests on Lake Saimaa
It’s been said before, but traveling, more than anything else in this world, provides you with the most well-rounded education. Whether you make a conscious decision to do so or ...
On My European To Do List…Greece
The fact that I haven’t been to Greece yet irritates me. I’ve brought it to the trip planning table so many times in the past 10 years, but it always ...
The Blonde Gypsy Ambition Tour
It was either go big or go home after my awesome trip through Finland so like Madonna circa 1990, I’m heading off on a huge blond(e) ambition tour of my ...
Reindeer Herding in Samiland
There are certain travel experiences that are simply indescribable because no words could ever do them justice. My first time being on the tundra in Samiland (near Nuorgam in northern ...
Gypsy Guide to International Cocktails
This post has been a long time coming and most definitely not going to be the last of its kind. As a half-Russian, I was pretty much born with a ...
Traveling Between Helsinki and Tallinn By Ferry
Surprise – I’m in Tallinn, Estonia! Actually, if you are better at geography than me, then you might have made a logical guess that Estonia was where I was going ...
The Blonde Gypsy Will Be Exploring Finland!
From the depths of the Caribbean to the heights of the Arctic Circle (on a map), I bet you didn’t see this one coming, did you? I’m writing this message ...
Straight Outta Compton: Things to Do in South Central
If you are a fan of N.W.A. or any other hardcore gangster rap groups like myself, you owe it to yourself to visit South Central at some point in your ...
Scenes From a Holiday in St. Lucia
If you’ve been following The Blonde Gypsy on Facebook or Instagram, then you know the reason for my silence on the blog lately was understandable: I went on holiday ...
Hunting for Krasnoludki in Wrocław, Poland
One of the best decisions I have ever made was stopping in Wrocław, Poland in the midst of making my move from Sweden to Ukraine in the summer of 2011. ...
Sounds from Sweden: An Interview with Pixie Carnation
Sweden is a powerhouse when it comes to giving the world amazing music so it was only a matter of time before an interview with a Swedish band surfaced on ...
15 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Albania
Albania is one of the most interesting countries I’ve come across in a long time. To say it is unique is not enough and is the place to go if ...
Gypsy Guide to Riga
Thank god I had more than 4 hours to spend in Riga the second time around because I missed quite a bit the first time. As you do when you ...
On My European To Do List…Slovenia
When I think about Slovenia, I think of a storybook land where knights and dragons roam the streets and princesses wave to you from castles in green pastures as you ...
Scenes From 100 Years Of Independence in Tirana, Albania
I am going to fill you in on some things you should know before traveling to Albania soon enough, but first I wanted to share with you the main reason ...
8 Reasons Why Lyon Is Way Cooler Than Paris
Hey guys! Headed to France on your next big Europe trip? Want to see some beautiful sights? Eat some amazing French food? Get lost down some romantic Medieval alleyways? Basically ...
Paris Isn’t For Lovers, Paris Is For Friends
Sadly even the sixth time was not a charm last May when I spent four nights in the most overrated city in the world. Paris fans, you might just want ...
Gypsy Guide to Marrakech
Going to try something a little different here on The Blonde Gypsy…CITY GUIDES. I’ve been to far too many awesome cities that I’ve yet to post much on but still ...
Staying at Meliá Düsseldorf – Germany’s First Biosphere Hotel
When I found out that I would be flying through Düsseldorf to go home for Christmas I was not overly excited. That is until I found out there was a ...
On My European To Do List…La Palma
Nevermind the fact that I am only seven countries away from having visited all EU member states. Even if that happens within the next 7 months like I had originally ...
A Little Düsseldorf Fauxtography
Düsseldorf was a place I randomly found myself in mid-December en route back to the USA since I was flying Air Berlin and it happens to be their second largest ...
Things to Do in Lisbon (Poor but Sexy Edition)
Lisbon, Portugal is not a particularly expensive city to visit. In fact, it’s probably one of the cheapest capitals in Western Europe. Being poor and sexy can actually get you ...
A Pyrenean Road Trip From Spain to Andorra
Road trippin’ is one of my favorite things to do if there is good music, I’m in great company, and the drive is just as exciting as the destination. Or ...
Hanging Out in Shutka – Gypsy Capital of the World
Šuto Orizari, Šutka, Shutka – whatever you want to call it – is one of Macedonia’s coolest attractions in my opinion. Then again I am a blonde gypsy and fascinated ...
