Michaela Meets World

By now, you're probably aware that I spent last spring in Dublin, studying at the Dublin Institute of Technology. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I absolutely fell in love with Ireland. The scenery, the friendly people, the culture--all of it. Conveniently, choosing the spring semester meant that I was in Dublin for St. Patrick's Day. If you haven't experienced a true Irish celebration of St. Patrick's Day, it is something you need to add to your bucket

Well, spring break is officially over and real life is currently hitting me like a pile of bricks, so let's reminisce on my cruise to the Bahamas instead, shall we? While I am still partial to traveling by airplane, I really enjoyed my first cruising experience on Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. The convenience of paying for everything beforehand removes many of the stresses that I usually deal with while traveling, such as finding good restaurants and decent places to

When I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, in 2015 and when I returned for a short trip in March 2016, there were couples everywhere. If you look past the tour groups and study abroad students, you'll find that the city is filled with honeymooners and couples on romantic getaways. And they're all there for a reason: Florence is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Forget Paris. I would argue that Florence is the City of Love. In honor of today's holiday, here are some

Michaela Meets World started on Instagram, so I thought I would share some of my favorite accounts that inspire me to blog, share my photography and travel the world. Click the usernames or photos to go directly to each user's account and give them a follow! @youngadventuress Liz Carlson is currently based in New Zealand. Her adventures are incredible and her photos are even better. She blogs, gives advice pertaining to getting started in the travel business and she occasiona

Most people will tell you that winter is the perfect time to escape the cold and find a warm, tropical beach where you can sink your toes into the sand. I am not one of them. Growing up in Florida, my experiences with cold weather, let alone snow, were few and far between. So whenever I have an opportunity to experience either, I take it. If you live in the colder parts of the world, snow is probably the last thing you want to see when you are traveling. I am here to change y

Let's face it: traveling can be stressful. At the end of a vacation, sometimes I need another vacation to recover from the first one. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to plan and execute a seamless vacation, something goes wrong anyway. Here are a few words to think about: "Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure." I recently came across this quote by author Bob Bitchin and I couldn't help but relate. I can't tell you how many times I have watched a

When most people think of Florida, they imagine white, sandy beaches and lots of sunshine. As someone who was born and raised in the beautiful Sunshine State, I know firsthand that people who don't live here assume that Floridians go to the beach all the time. And I'm sure that there are plenty of people who do. While I'm not one of them, I can certainly appreciate a relaxing day at the beach. This past weekend, I got to spend the weekend on St. Pete Beach, which is located o

Hello there, it's been a while... Welcome to 2017! Exactly one year ago today, I boarded a flight to Dublin, Ireland, for what I would look back on as four and a half of the best months of my entire life. In that short amount of time, I walked thousands of steps, learned new words and slang from a handful of different languages and stood in places where historical figures once stood. I learned about new cultures and political systems, tried new cuisine from a dozen different

If you follow me on social media, you probably saw yesterday's announcement that I am now a campus ambassador for Bus2alps, a student travel company in Europe. This means that I help promote their trips to students, and I can offer my discount code (MSTEAK), which can be used to get up to 12% off when you book their trips! I first learned about Bus2alps when I studied abroad in Florence, Italy in May 2015. I booked their weekend trip to Split, Croatia with some friends and la

Ah, Dublin. How can I possibly express my love for this city in a brief manner? The answer: I can't. Which is why it's time to buckle up and be prepared to read a very comprehensive list of all kinds of activities to do during your stay in Dublin. Whether you're going for a weekend or six months, it will be difficult to get bored with this list in hand. With such an extensive list of activities, you'll need nourishment to give you all of the energy you need to see the sights.