What Broadway Show Should You See?

The Tony Awards were a week and a half ago, and now a lot of people have Broadway shows on the mind... I know I do! Growing up, my family was always very into live theatre, so I was exposed to plays and Broadway shows from a pretty young age. Then after moving to New...
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15 Places I Visited In 2015

Now that we're a week into the new year, I'm starting to reflect on everything that happened in 2015. To say things are completely different than they were this time last year would be an understatement. When 2015 began, I was working in an office job in New York. I...
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21 Places You Must Visit in the UK (Outside of London!)

Ever since I was little, I have had this fascination with the UK and all things British. I think my obsession started with the Harry Potter series and then expanded as I entered my teens and discovered lots of amazing British books and TV shows. Fast forward to today,...
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How Studying Abroad Changed My Life

If you are in college, the idea of studying abroad has probably crossed your mind a few times. While it used to be rare for students to spend a semester or year abroad, it's almost seen as a rite of passage for college students today. I was lucky to go to the school...
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City Spotlight on Lyon, France

When you think of travelling to France, I'm sure you picture Paris, or maybe the French Riviera. But a city that is often overlooked is also my favourite city in France—Lyon. I spent a semester abroad in Lyon a couple of years ago, so I got to know the city really...
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Visiting the amazing New England Aquarium in Boston

If you're looking for something fun to do on a cold or rainy day in Boston, look no further than the New England Aquarium! Since I grew up near Boston, I visited the aquarium a few times when I was younger with my family and school, but since that was so long ago, I...
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Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You

As Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, "Do one thing every day that scares you." I just finished reading a book called My Year With Eleanor in which the author decides to follow Eleanor's wise words and do just that! After getting laid-off from her job and feeling a...
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Melbourne’s Best Hike: The 1000 Steps

One of the great things about living in Melbourne is how much there is to do outside city limits. For anyone who likes nature and adventure, one place they've probably been to is the 1000 Steps. The Steps are in the Dandenong Mountain range to the east of Melbourne....
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Things You Learn While Living in a Hostel Long-term

Something that has become a sort of rite of passage among backpackers is living in a hostel while travelling. If you haven't stayed in hostels before, you may picture the rooms as dark and depressing. Maybe in the past there were some like that, but nowadays...
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My Plans for the Summer, and I’m Moving Abroad!

Recently, there have been so many exciting changes in my life. First of all, I left my job at L'Oréal. I learned a lot while I was there, but the longer I stayed, the more I realised customer marketing just wasn't for me. Plus, even though I find the beauty industry...
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Where To Brunch in NYC

Where To Brunch in NYC

If you've ever been to New York City, you probably noticed that New Yorkers love brunch. A LOT! Brunch is basically a religion in NYC. Every Saturday and Sunday, trendy brunch spots fill up with people, especially in the spring and summer when restaurants add outdoor...

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Cities I Am Dying To Revisit

Cities I Am Dying To Revisit

I have been so fortunate in my life and have had the opportunity to travel to a ton of cool places—more than your average 23 year old! While I am always on the look-out for new places to explore, there are a bunch of cities I am hoping to revisit over the next few...

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10 Apps Every New Yorker Should Have On Their Phone

10 Apps Every New Yorker Should Have On Their Phone

Whether you've lived in New York or visited as a tourist, you have an idea of just how crazy and overwhelming NYC can be! But luckily for us, we're living in the year 2015 so there are plenty of apps to make our NYC experiences so much easier. These are the top 10...

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What To See And Do In Philadelphia

What To See And Do In Philadelphia

Ever since I moved to New York, I’ve been hoping to plan a trip to Philadelphia. I had never been before, and with it less than two hours away from NYC, I knew I'd be kicking myself if I didn’t go. With my return to Boston fast approaching, I decided to spontaneously...

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The Ultimate New York City High: Fuerza Bruta

The Ultimate New York City High: Fuerza Bruta

If you take a trip to New York City, one experience you need to be sure not to miss is going to see a show. I've seen a lot of shows during my time in New York, but the most recent one I saw was also the most different from any other shows I've seen—Fuerza Bruta. I...

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Bear Mountain: A Great Escape from New York City

Bear Mountain: A Great Escape from New York City

Living in New York City is so much fun. There is always something exciting to do or see, and you are constantly surrounded by all different types of interesting people. But sometimes the busyness of the city gets to be a little much and you want to escape the concrete...

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A Guide To Lisbon, Portugal

A Guide To Lisbon, Portugal

Whenever people ask me what is my favourite city that I've visited, I always struggle to answer them. There are the obvious ones that top the list like London and Paris, but people are always a little surprised when I mention Lisbon among one of my top cities. Most...

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See A Broadway Show In NYC Without Breaking The Bank

See A Broadway Show In NYC Without Breaking The Bank

No trip to New York City is complete without seeing a Broadway show, and even after living here for 9 months, I still haven't gotten tired of them! There's just something so magical and exciting about going to see live theatre! But if you've looked for tickets online,...

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The Ultimate Travel Bucket List

The Ultimate Travel Bucket List

  There are so many travel experiences I want to have in my lifetime, and I don't want to leave any corner of the Earth unturned. I put together this list of things that I think everyone should experience at least once in their life. I've already been lucky enough to...

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How To Satisfy Your Wanderlust When You’re Stuck At Home

How To Satisfy Your Wanderlust When You’re Stuck At Home

I take every opportunity I possibly can to travel and explore new cities. Ever since I was little, I've been a really curious person. I'm always looking out for new places to visit and new experiences to have. In an ideal world, there would be nothing to get in the...

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On The Hunt For My Perfect City

On The Hunt For My Perfect City

I follow a lot of different travel blogs and one that I've been reading a lot lately is Sophee Smiles. The girl who writes the blog is spending a year road-tripping with her husband through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe to find a place that really feels like home...

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My #1 Place To Visit On Each Continent

My #1 Place To Visit On Each Continent

While I was home in Boston over Easter weekend, my sister and I decided to play a little game where we named the top places we want to visit in each region of the world. Since I want to travel to literally every single place imaginable, this was pretty difficult for...

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Meet Christie

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Hi! I’m Christie, a 28-year-old girl originally from Boston who has lived all over the world. I love living abroad and experiencing different places as a local. I have no greater passion than travel, and when I’m not exploring I spend my free time reminiscing on past trips, daydreaming about future travel, and sharing it all here on Girl Sees The World.

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