About

Not long ago, it occured to me that there’s no middle ground when it comes to travel websites and guides. There’s some who think that a wipe with a moist towelette is a good substitute for a shower (I’ve sat next to these people before. It is not.) and that you can concoct meals from train station vending machines.

I don’t find those guides to be terribly helpful.

And then there are those written by socialites who have lost all touch with reality (Gwyneth, I’m looking in your direction). They’ll tell you to visit the Prada flagship store in Milano (seriously?), or provide insightful little travel tips, like how the best place to stay in New York is at the Ritz-Carlton.

Sigh. Really?

I found that there wasn’t a site that appealed to me – a middle income gal who’s lucky enough to travel, loves to shop, and, despite being broke half the time, wanted to see the world without having to sacrifice hygeine or good food. So I set out to create my own travel web site, and not long after, everywhereist.com was born.

It’s not a comprehensive guide, and I don’t claim it to be. But I have learned a few things in my travels, and I hope to share enough of my knowledge to make your next trip a little more fabulous.

Also, I needed a platform on which to bitch about Rick Steves. That guy’s nuts.