Journey With Annie

One backpack, one passport, and a terrible sense of direction.Travel notes from the road — cities, trails, and everything in between.

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New York State of Mind — 10 Days That Felt Like a Year

New York State of Mind — 10 Days That Felt Like a Year

I thought I knew what to expect from New York. I was wrong. Between the bagels, the subway chaos, the skyline moments, and the people who somehow make it all work — here's what 10 days in the city that never sleeps actually feels like.

Wandering Through Europe — A Month on the Rails

Wandering Through Europe — A Month on the Rails

From the cobbled streets of Prague to the sun-drenched coasts of Cinque Terre, Europe in spring is something else. Here's how a month with just a backpack and a Eurail pass changed the way I see the world.

Currently on: Europe, Spring 2026  ·  Next stop: TBD