Hi, I’m Bren! I left the United States for the first time in 2022 on a solo trip to London that sparked my love for travel and adventure. I’m based in Chicago and still work a corporate job, but I look for every opportunity to get out an explore. My goal for this blog is to help others in similar positions to maximize their time off, fully immerse themselves in their destination and the local culture while learning something along the way – and to do it on a budget!