Hi! I'm Amanda, a former journalist who's now an award-winning travel blogger. I'm on a mission to see as much of the world as possible, in order to show YOU how you can fit more travel and adventure into the lifestyle you already have.
Recent adventures
10 Essential Things to Know Before Traveling to the Azores Islands
There's this magical chain of islands in the North Atlantic ocean known for dramatic landscapes of blue-green lakes, steaming hot springs, and rolling green...
How to Make the Most of Shoulder Season Travel
When it comes to the “best” time to visit anywhere in the world, obviously the exact time of year will vary based on the...
How Google and AI are Killing Travel Blogs Like Mine
I'm not going to sugarcoat it: it's been an awful last year for small digital publishers like me. I've spent the last 15 years...
"It's a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and, if you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you might get swept off to." - JRR Tolkien
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Road Trips
A Perfect 10-Day Southwest Road Trip Itinerary (with 6 National Parks!)
If you ask me about the best way to explore the United States, I won't hesitate to say a road trip. Road tripping is by far ...
The Perfect 12-Day Northern USA Road Trip Itinerary for Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas
I've said it before but I'll say it again: there's no better way to see the United States than by taking to the road. Road ...
The Ultimate 7-Day Florida Keys Road Trip Itinerary
When most people think of road trips in the United States, they think of wide open spaces and putting thousands of miles on the odometer. ...
3-Day Getaways
3 Days in Dublin: The Perfect Dublin Itinerary for First-Timers
Dublin is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, being home to nearly a quarter of all Irish people living in Ireland. ...
3 Days in Washington, DC: What to Do in DC on Your First Visit
You probably know Washington, DC as the capital city of the United States. You might know that it was named after our first President, George ...
3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: The Ultimate Lisbon Itinerary for Your First Visit
A few years ago, Portugal as a whole was an under-the-radar destination in Europe. It was affordable to visit, had relatively warm weather year-round, and ...
USA Travel
Looking to plan a trip in the United States? Check out road trip itineraries, weekend trip ideas, national park guides, and more in my in-depth USA travel section!
Top Travel Tips
10 Tips for How to Pack Carry On Only for Your Next Trip
I'll admit it: I used to be a chronic over-packer.
No matter how hard I tried, I could just never limit myself to just the essentials. ...
How to Plan an Awesome Trip in 16 Easy Steps
After running a travel blog for 15 years, I've learned a thing or two about planning trips. Whether they're solo adventures or vacations for the ...
Travel Checklist: 12 Things to Do Before Going on an International Trip
Even though many people consider travel to be a "getaway" from routine and a person's normal life, the truth is that traveling isn't always relaxing. ...