Giving Amsterdam a Second Chance
I first visited Amsterdam in the summer of 2013. I spent about three days in the city, in between beautiful Bruges and funky Berlin....
Things No One Tells You About Iceland in Winter
People tend to confuse Greenland and Iceland. And, to be fair, that was kind of the point. The story goes that when the Vikings...
My Top 15 Travel Memories of 2015
As each year comes to a close, I like to look back at all the adventures I had in the previous 12 months. I...
10 Great (Cold) Destinations to Visit in Winter
Traveling in the winter – and especially traveling in the cold – isn't always everyone's cup of tea. In fact, many long-term travelers perpetually...
Snorkeling Silfra: Swimming Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland
What do you remember about the geology section of your middle-school science classes? Do you remember learning about fault lines and subduction zones and...
23 Photos That Will Make You Want to Go to a European Christmas Market Right Now
Christkindlmarkt. Weihnachtsmarkt. Marché de Noël. Whatever name they go by, Christmas markets are a holiday staple with a long history in Europe. The tradition of the...
Holiday Travel: The Coolest Places to Travel for the Holidays
For many people, the idea of traveling during the holidays makes them cringe and cower like walking barefoot over broken Christmas ornaments a la...
The Importance of Doing What You’re Good At
I read a blog post recently by the always awesome Mark Manson called “Screw Finding Your Passion.” The post explains that there's really no...
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting White Sands National Park
When it comes to national parks in the U.S., you've probably heard of all the “big ones” – the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone and...
8 Truths About Traveling as an Introvert
This may come as a surprise to anyone who hasn't met me in real life, because of course it's easy to scan through my...
Up in the Air at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
My first ever experience with a hot air balloon was in 2011. My sister and I were road tripping across the US, and booked...
Everything You Need to Know About Riding the Rocky Mountaineer Train in Canada
I was sure that the extra-tall train car would tip over as every single person on board threw themselves in the direction of the...
27 Photos from Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
When it comes to modes of travel, I definitely have my favorites. Driving a car gives you the freedom to do and see what...
Is Travel the Best Education?
I grew up a country girl. I didn't listen to country music or own cowboy boots or anything like that – but I did...
5 Spots in Alberta That Will Blow Your Mind
If there's one thing I've learned from Instagram and social media lately, it's that the people of the interwebz freaking LOVE photos of mountains. And...
The Cotswolds are Just Stupid Pretty
I'd seen the photos. Photos of charming stone buildings with overflowing flower boxes. Of adorable city squares with old wells at the center. Of crumbly...
The Future of Travel
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase. All opinions are 100% mine. It...