Solo Travels Snapshot: Hawaii
In 2021 I went on a solo trip to Hawaii. It was the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and everything sucked. I had been laid… Read More »Solo Travels Snapshot: Hawaii
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My name is Sophie Mendel, and I’m an American travel writer and editor currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, USA. I have traveled to 43 countries and lived in 5, am fluent in English and Spanish (and am always in the process of learning more languages), and love lugging my guitar around the world with me! Follow my travels on Instagram @theunboundedtraveler!
Romantic 10-Day Italy Itinerary: From Venice to Lake Como
From Lake Como to Tuscany and Florence to Venice, Italy is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. This dreamy itinerary will leave you swooning at every turn.
Solo Travels Snapshot: Rio de Janeiro and Bogotá
A snapshot of my solo travels through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Bogotá, Colombia. Spoiler – anything that could go wrong, did go wrong, but I don’t regret a thing.
How I Experienced the Circle of Life During One Week in Miami
Miami is a truly dynamic place where literally anything can happen at any moment. For context, I spent the month of February encroaching on my… Read More »How I Experienced the Circle of Life During One Week in Miami
Visiting Cuba in 2020: A Look Beneath the Gilded Surface
This past Christmas my family and I traveled to Cuba for the first time. We toured three of the island’s major destinations, Havana, Varadero, and… Read More »Visiting Cuba in 2020: A Look Beneath the Gilded Surface
7 Tips for First-Time Visitors to Italy
If you’re heading to Italy for your first time, there are a few things you should know to help your trip run smoothly. Here are seven tips to help you enjoy la dolce far niente!
Getting Sick Abroad: A Seasoned Traveler’s Worst Nightmare
Though I would consider myself to be a fairly seasoned traveler, ironically, I am actually horrible at the physical act of traveling. I can’t count… Read More »Getting Sick Abroad: A Seasoned Traveler’s Worst Nightmare
Exploring Australia: Melbourne In A Day
If you’re visiting Australia on a tight schedule like I was, Melbourne is definitely one of the places you should make time for. More recently… Read More »Exploring Australia: Melbourne In A Day
¡Ama La Vida! Exploring Ecuador’s Top Destinations
For me, Ecuador is one of those quintessentially “Latin” countries; it’s exactly what I picture when I think of “South America”. The country lies right… Read More »¡Ama La Vida! Exploring Ecuador’s Top Destinations
A Traveler’s Guide To Chicago
As a Midwestern girl, born and raised, it’s no surprise that post-college I ended up here in Chicago. Now, after having lived in this wonderful… Read More »A Traveler’s Guide To Chicago