September and October 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap The month that many Americans have been awaiting all year has finally arrived; November 3 is Election Day, and I don't think there's ever...
9 Reasons You Should Visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula When it comes to the United States, anyone who's read my blog for a while will know that I'm a big Midwest fangirl. I've...
35 of the Coolest Airbnb Stays and Vacation Rentals in Ohio Ohio doesn't get nearly enough love when it comes to destinations people put on their bucket lists. But, as someone who has spent basically...
Small Town America: Getting to Know Ypsilanti, Michigan I grew up in a small town (population: less than 7,500). I went to a small high school, and then a small university in...
3 Days in Bologna Itinerary: What to Do in Italy’s Foodie Capital When it comes to Italy, different cities and regions of the country are pretty universally “known” for certain things. Milan is known for fashion....
July and August 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap Even though I'm pretty sure 2020 is going to go down in history as The Longest Year That Ever Was, it's somehow already September!...
8 Unique (and Ethical) Wildlife Encounters to Have in New Zealand Just about everyone loves animals. So it's not surprising that wildlife tourism is popular all around the world. Whether it's going on safari in...
30+ Places to Learn About Black History in the US I write a lot about history on this site, because it's something I always seek out when I travel. I often weave historical facts...
Where to Find the Best Skyline Views in London London is one of my very favorite cities in the world – which is interesting, because I don't always love huge, sprawling cities! But...
What It’s Really Been Like to Run a Travel Blog During a Global Pandemic We're more than halfway through 2020 – and what a crazy year it's been. What began as a year in which I was poised...
Zanzibar Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days on the Spice Island When it comes to traveling in East Africa, most people associate this part of the continent with safaris and mountains; Kenya is home to...
Escaping to a Secluded Treehouse: The Perfect Socially Distanced Getaway In a normal year, my summer would be filled with travel and work projects; last summer alone, I did a road trip around Scotland,...
May and June 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap You might have noticed that I skipped publishing a monthly recap post in June. This was mostly intentional; there was too much going on...
Titanic Ties and Postcard Houses: Your Guide to Cobh, Ireland When it comes to places to visit in Ireland, you've likely heard of cities like Dublin and Galway and Cork. You've heard of the...
How to Plan the Perfect Island Getaway to Vieques, Puerto Rico When Elliot and I began planning our winter getaway to Puerto Rico, we were pretty intentional with our itinerary. We wanted to have a...
Is Summer the Best Time to Visit Scottsdale? When it comes to visiting the American Southwest, many people will tell you to skip the summer months. For many spots in this part...
The Perfect 10-Day Scotland Road Trip Itinerary for the Whisky Lover When it comes to road tripping in Europe, there are so many options for epic trips. You can trace fairy tales on the Romantic...