a staycation queen does the world like a local. I humbly introduce myself to you and share the chronicles of my globetrotting experiences, both past and future.
I am Sophie, a true California girl currently laying roots in the City of Brotherly Love, a.k.a Philadelphia. I have come to consider myself a member of the travel industry- though unexpectedly and sort of by default. While I have never actively pursued travel professionally, two major positions in the industry fell in my lap, making up the majority of my working adult life. Thus, I have taken the
se opportunities as a sign that I am truly meant to foster this travel bug. I have experienced the importance of exploring the world first hand both myself and my clients. I have also grown familiar with the effects of unattended wanderlust while working a regular 9 to 5 job. Needless to say, my interest in travel has grown from professional to personal and back again. I am taking travel into my own hands as I discover the power of exploration both locally and abroad. I have always enjoyed discovering the hidden gems of foreign places, as well as taking in my local towns and cities with a set of fresh eyes. A self-declared staycationer, homebody, knitting-in-pajamas nester, road tripping, shopaholic lone traveler, I am taking to the streets with the hope of discovering the incredible balance between comfort and adventure- no matter where in the world I may find myself. Stay tuned for insights, stories, screw-ups, and brutally honest depictions of where this wave of globetrotting takes me. Don’t forget to stock up on eye-masks and earplugs for your next journey in the meantime! xoxo,
Sophie A. Needelman
http://outboundbabe.com/2015/04/30/spain-day-1-madrid-to-gothic-quarter-barcelona/
Day 1 of my epic Spain adventure has been revealed! Which Madrid hotel has one of the most gorgeous ceilings I have ever seen? You'd never guess...
I landed at the Madrid International Airport the morning after my red-eye flight and was pleasantly surprised by a MASSIVE airport with various levels and staircases going every direction. Stick wi...
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Can I fly on this airline just to meet this puppy?
KLM’s dedicated Lost & Found team at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is on a mission to reunite lost items as soon as possible with their legitimate owner. From a...
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YUM
Each country takes pride in the food that it's most famous for. These photos take dishes commonly associated with a specific nation and arranges the culinary treats to depict the country's flag: the results are gorgeous and tasty works of art! (Photos via WHYBIN\TBWA Group Australia)
http://outboundbabe.com/2015/04/17/need-to-know-travel-tips-for-spain/
After a few weeks of getting my bearings, I am FINALLY able to process all of my Spain travel mistakes and provide you with my list of absolutely need-to-know travel tips for getting around this beautiful country.
Let me know if you have anything to add to the list!
After my recent travels through Spain, I have been searching my brain for EVERY little travel detail I got wrong, so YOU can learn from my mistakes and get it right! Of the 7 days I spent in Madrid...
http://www.earthporm.com/25-wonderful-roads-world/?ts_pid=2
Road trip anyone?
Take a drive down any one of the most wonderful roads in the world and you never know where you'll end up!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/46-incredibly-useful-safety-tips-for-women-traveling-alone?bffb&utm_term=4ldqpgp #.eq24AAk4Q
ALL really good ideas for anyone traveling alone.... or even with others. I would add to this list to have a hard copy of addresses and phone numbers for local US embassies in each city you are traveling to- something good to share with family back home as well.
Does anyone else have good tips to add to this list??
Here's what you need to know before traveling abroad solo.
Thank you to Riad Kalaa Rabat for the beautiful accommodations, food, views, and guidance during our visit to Rabat! Looking forward to coming back- congrats on your recent opening! We are honored to have gotten to get into this hidden gem before it is sure to explode off the charts of popularity! Bouaouina Tours
Hello from Morocco! Listening to prayers on the loudspeaker, smelling cinnamon incense from inside of an incredible road. Pinch me! Pictures to come :) Salaam Alekum.
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/blogs/7-cultural-concepts-we-dont-have-in-the-us
Perhaps one of these ideas will inspire you to think differently in your day-to-day life.
T-minus FOUR HOURS until Spain! Brushing up on some verb conjugations... any inspiring vocab words I should know? What is your favorite phrase in Spanish?
Mine is "no te des por vencido!" -SN
http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/wanderlust-gene-people-born-travel/953464/
Hmmm....
Some people are just born with restless limbs.
http://news.distractify.com/abby-s-marino/street-art-with-surrounding/
#7 is just perfect.
Artist spends a year alone in the forest creating surreal sculptures using all organic materials.
one of the MANY incredible arts experiences from this weekend's jaunt to Toronto. Check it out, the Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair is still going on all day tomorrow, aye!
http://outboundbabe.com/2015/02/22/new-installations-competitions-and-international-awards-amplify-torontos-favourite-art-fair/
TORONTO, ON (January 15, 2015) – On February 19, 2015, the Artist Project kicks off with its annual Opening Night Party, followed by an exciting three day art fair that offers attendees the unique ...
http://outboundbabe.com/2015/02/16/man-made-contemporary-male-quilters-exhibit-hits-las-craft-and-folk-art-museum/
If you are in LA any time soon, check out this INCREDIBLE exhibit at one of our favorite off the beaten path museums and our newest media partners! Craft and Folk Art Museum
By Nicole Bishop For a mid-week adventure I toured the Craft and Folk Art Museum on historic Museum Row of Los Angeles. I was excited to check it out for two reasons. I had heard about Man-Made: Co...
Q***r performance art in Toronto? Don't mind if I do! Beyond excited for our latest partnership with Buddies In Bad Times Theatre for their upcoming Rhubarb Festival. Anyone want to join me?
http://outboundbabe.com/2015/02/13/outbound-babe-partners-with-toronto-rhubarb-festival/
Outbound Babe is proud to partner with Toronto's upcoming Rhubarb Festival. For two weeks artists transform the Buddies neighbourhood into a hotbed of experimentation, sharing new works in contempo...
http://xpatnation.co/things-you-might-not-know-about-venezuela/
1. Venezuela’s name comes from the Italian word “Veneziola” that literally means “piccola Venezia” (little Venice). It was named so by the explorer Amerigo Vespucci who saw native stilt houses built in Lake Maracaibo, reminding him of Venice. 2. Lake Maracaibo which is connected to the
I am OBSESSED with street art. Has anyone seen these in person??
http://www.streetartutopia.com/?p=15189
60 of the most beloved Street Art Photos - Year 2014 Vidar 17 hours ago ArtBanksyberlinBrazilenglandhotelLondonmuralnew yorkparisStreet Arttravelurban Photos Previous TweetTweetOn Facebook. By Oakoak in Saint Etienne, France. ——————————————————– Welcome to 2014 years collection from Street Art Utopi…
http://www.buzzfeed.com/kaylayandoli/all-anyone-really-wants-in-life-is-to-sit-in-peace-and-eat-a #.ssPx49RdYj
Sooo.... I have been to 3 of these places and could have gone to 3 more! Check this list out and DROOL.
♫ 'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles if I could eat this sandwich, tonight. ♫
Check out this AWESOME article from a babe Lily Haine's latest Euro-romping. This past weekend she had an epic excursion to Brussels and my mouth is watering.
http://outboundbabe.com/2015/02/11/weekend-of-waffles-beer-and-chocolate-brought-to-you-by-brussels/
By Lily Haine Spending a weekend trip in Brussels seemed like a no brainer the moment that I found a roundtrip flight on Ryanair for 37 Euro! The only thing to keep in mind is that though the flig...
hmmm..... thoughts?
http://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/top/europe-best-destinations-2015/
From Bordeaux to Riga, travellers have selected the best places to visit in Europe. Discover now the best destinations to travel this year !
Holy crap. Cannot even imagine- has anyone actually been on one of these?!
http://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/nonstop-flights-20-longest-flights-in-the-world-ranked-by-mileage
That flight you spend next to the fat guy and the crying baby didn't make the list.
DROOL. Make that 26 coolest places to just sit and meditate in the US
http://greenweddingshoes.com/top-26-coolest-wedding-venues/
We know that many of you are recently engaged…or maybe are very soon to be? (Hello, romantic V-day proposals!) This means that your wedding planning will soon be underway + you’ll be looking for the perfect place to say I Do! We think the venue you select is one of the most important pieces of your …
I have been to 2 of the places on this list!!
And you?
http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/50-least-predictable-places-visit-20s/898167/
There's no better time to travel to these places than when you're in your 20s.
Have you ever been camping near a lake or ocean and thought to yourself, “Man I wish we could hit those open waters”? Prepare to be landlocked no more. Like some cross-evolutionary mammal, the Sealander adapts to your whim, functioning as a camper on dry land and a pleasure cruising boat on the wat…
Copenhagen unveils world's first climate change resilient neighborhood
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