Blooms, Balloons, and BBQ: An East Texas To-Do List
Fun fact for you: Did you know that, at its widest point, Texas stretches for more than 700 miles? If you wanted to drive...
What to Pack for a Trip to Northern Norway in Winter
Traveling to Norway at any time of year could inspire a detailed packing list – layers are necessary year-round, as is gear for any of...
Chasing the Northern Lights in Arctic Norway
The weather was not good. In fact, the forecast – filled with wind and snow and fast-moving clouds – was so poor that I...
Going to Seville’s Feria de Abril (+ HELPFUL Tips as a Tourist)
The Feria de Abril in Seville, Spain is a weeklong fair/festival that takes places each year in April or May in Andalusia's largest city....
Thinking About a Caribbean Vacation? Think Puerto Rico
When you think about a vacation in the Caribbean, which destinations immediately come to mind? Maybe the Bahamas or Jamaica or the Virgin Islands?...
Sled Dogs, Lavvos, and Northern Lights: Glamping at the Holmen Husky Lodge in Norway
The sled was swishing across the moonlit snow, taking smooth turns between spindly trees as the team of five huskies in front of me...
How Blogging Has Changed the Way I Travel
When I first started drafting this post, the original title was “Has Blogging Ruined Travel For Me?” I eventually decided against that, though, simply...
10 Awesome Reasons to Visit Northern Norway in Winter
I love cold weather travel. I've excitedly taken winter trips to snowy destinations like Iceland, Manitoba, Baffin Island, Ottawa, and more. And one of...
Spending 3 Days at the Mall of America: Awesome or Awful?
Once upon a time, I spent three whole days at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Three days at the largest shopping mall...
5 Types of Active Vacations to Try This Year
In the past, you may have seen the phrases “active travel” or maybe even “wellness travel” and thought to yourself, “That's really not for...
Living Heritage at Taos Pueblo
The pungent, fresh smell of handmade soap is the first thing to hit me as I walk into the darkened shop. Lavender and sandalwood...
25 Photos That Prove That Iceland is Magical
When it comes to “hot” and “trending” destinations, in recent years Iceland has been right up there near the top of all the lists....
In-Flight Essentials to Make Long Flights Suck Less
In a day and age where seats keep getting smaller and service seems to keep getting worse, air travel has ceased to be fun...
13 Adventures to Add to Your U.S. Bucket List
When it comes to an adventure bucket list, there are probably a few things that are already on it. Things like bungee jumping in...
The Best (and Maybe Only?) Time to Visit Basel, Switzerland
So here's a fun (and perhaps slightly unbelievable) fact about me and my travels: even though I've spent more than 7 months collectively traveling...
Iceland Stopover: What to Do with 2 Days in Reykjavik
At first glance, the city of Reykjavik doesn't look all that impressive on paper. It's a small city, only covering about 100 square miles...
Christmas Markets with Viking River Cruises: What’s It Really Like?
We've all seen the commercials interspersed in episodes of Downtown Abbey on PBS: those tranquil ads narrated by a soothing British accent, starring a Viking...