Hi, I'm Shelby!
Meet Shelby Reicks — an American travel content creator with a Midwest upbringing and a global mindset. I was raised on a dairy farm in rural Iowa, alongside five siblings and one bathroom. Travel wasn’t something we did — by the time I turned 21, I’d only been on a plane a 4 times. As a small-town American kid, exploring the world felt out of reach… so I decided to build a life that made it possible.
CURRENTLY IN:
London, England
NEXT STOP:
Istanbul, Turkey
Hi, I'm Shelby!
Meet Shelby Reicks — an American travel content creator with a Midwest upbringing and a global mindset. I was raised on a dairy farm in rural Iowa, alongside five siblings and one bathroom. Travel wasn’t something we did — by the time I turned 21, I’d only been on a plane a 4 times. As a small-town American kid, exploring the world felt out of reach… so I decided to build a life that made it possible.
CURRENTLY IN:
London, England
NEXT STOP:
Istanbul, Turkey
RECENT ADVENTURES
Pick your itinerary!
REALLY HELPFUL TRAVEL GUIDES
Looking for real, useful travel tips — not just pretty photos? These destination guides are based on my actual trips and built to help you plan smarter. From how much things really cost to what I wish I packed, where I stayed, and what I'd skip next time, I break it all down. Whether you're traveling solo, on a budget, or just want to avoid tourist traps, this is where you'll find the honest info I wish I had before I went. No fluff — just practical tips, detailed breakdowns, and everything I learned the hard way so you don’t have to
Pick your itinerary!
REALLY HELPFUL TRAVEL GUIDES
Looking for real, useful travel tips — not just pretty photos? These destination guides are based on my actual trips and built to help you plan smarter. From how much things really cost to what I wish I packed, where I stayed, and what I'd skip next time, I break it all down. Whether you're traveling solo, on a budget, or just want to avoid tourist traps, this is where you'll find the honest info I wish I had before I went. No fluff — just practical tips, detailed breakdowns, and everything I learned the hard way so you don’t have to