What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise (+ Full Galapagos Packing List)
A cruise to the Galapagos Islands is a bucket-list worthy trip that I personally dreamt about for years. And when I finally went, it...
Year in Review: My Top 10 Travel Highlights of 2023
Like it or not, it's that time of year again: time to look back at the year and write my annual year in review...
1 Week in Puerto Rico: The Perfect 7 Day Puerto Rico Itinerary
Puerto Rico is an excellent choice for any sort of Caribbean vacation. But it's especially great if you're American and don't want to worry...
The Perfect 3 Days in Tromso, Norway Itinerary in Winter
Tromsø, Norway, is often referred to as the “Gateway to the Arctic,” due to its location 220 miles (350 kilometers) above The Arctic Circle...
11 Things to Know Before Going on a Galapagos Cruise
Going to the Galapagos Islands has been on my bucket list for close to a decade. And thanks to some friends having traveled there...
12 Awesome Things to Do in Ljubljana, Slovenia (& Why You’ll LOVE This City!)
When I first visited the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana more than a decade ago, I wrote this about the city: “Ljubljana is still relatively...
Pros and Cons of a Galapagos Small Ship Cruise (+ Why I Chose One!)
The Galapagos Islands have been on my bucket list for years, especially once I realized how much I love to travel to see unique...
DOs and DON’Ts for Your First Trip to Europe: 18 Helpful Europe Travel Tips
“Europe” is a big place; an entire continent made up of 50 different countries, each with their own languages, cultures, and history. So to...
One Day in Frankfurt: How to Spend a Layover in Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt, Germany (AKA Frankfurt am Main) is a major hub in Europe for both the financial world and for flights entering/leaving the continent. In...
10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Lagos, Portugal
For being a relatively small country, Portugal certain has a variety of places that are must-visits. Like the cities of Lisbon and Porto; the...
July and August 2023 Travel and Blogging Recap
I'm a little late with this update once again, and this time I don't even have a good excuse for it! Yes, I've been...
Going to a Beer Spa in Prague: What It’s Really Like (as a Non-Beer Drinker)
If you would have asked me five years ago if I ever envisioned myself willingly soaking in a tub full of beer, I would...
12 Awesome Things to Do in the Lofoten Islands in Norway
The Lofoten Islands are an incredible part of Norway to explore. Known for dramatic mountains that plunge into the sea and colorful fishing villages...
A Perfect New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary if You Only Have 2 Weeks
There are some countries and regions of the world that just beg to be explored on a road trip. And I'm a firm believer...
10 Awesome Things to Do in Ludington, Michigan: A Complete Long Weekend Guide
Michigan has so many features that make it one of my favorite states in the U.S.: access to three of the five Great Lakes,...
11 Amazing Things To Do in Aruba on Any Trip
Aruba is an excellent destination in the Caribbean. It's an island with its own culture and unique landscapes, the water is perfect, there's great...
Galgorm Spa Resort in Northern Ireland: Everything to Know Before You Go
The concept of spa resorts in Europe are historically quite old – some of the oldest ones were built up around natural mineral springs...