48 Hours in Budapest
When most people think about traveling to Europe, all the major cities pop into their heads: London. Paris. Rome. Most people don't immediately dream...
Highlights from a Danube River Cruise in Eastern Europe with AmaWaterways
Going on a river cruise has long been on my bucket list. There's just something about cruising down a major river, stopping in new...
DOs and DON’Ts for a New Zealand Road Trip
I love a good road trip. There's nothing quite like hitting the open road, windows down and music blaring with nothing but adventure on...
4 Unique Things to Do in Ocala, Florida
What do you know about Ocala, Florida? Chances are you probably don't know much. Unless you spend a lot of time in this part...
Should You Quit School to Travel the World?
About once a week, I get a question from someone via email that usually goes something like this: I'm a in college...
Is Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida Worth It? (Yes)
I remember when I first heard of manatees. It was sometime in elementary school, when we were talking about endangered species and what that...
Traveling with a Laptop: MacBook Air 11 vs. Dell XPS 13
In many ways, I am not your average traveler. Travel is usually not a “vacation” for me — it's my job, and that means...
The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List
It's no secret whatsoever that New Zealand is my favorite place on earth. If I could move there tomorrow, I probably would. I love...
4 Reasons You Should Visit Kaikoura, New Zealand
Ask people who have been to New Zealand to name the city with the best location in the country, and chances are a good...
My Travel Tattoos and Their Stories
I went through a long-haired, tie-dye-wearing hippie phase in high school – just without the drugs. And, even though I've always been somewhat of...
6 Ways to Save Money While Traveling in New Zealand
New Zealand is, hands-down, my favorite country in the world. I love the landscapes, the people, and the laid-back way of life. But, seeing...
Why I’m Not Afraid to Travel Alone
In the past couple of weeks, I've received a handful of emails from women asking me all sorts of questions about traveling solo. I've...
The Best Way to Visit Milford Sound: From Wanaka!
The pilot banked slightly to the right so that we could get a better view of a glacier high up in New Zealand's Southern...
What J.R.R. Tolkien Can Teach Us About Travel and Life
Chances are, if you consider yourself a reader, you probably have a favorite author. I actually have a few favorites — and one of...
The Hooker Valley Track: The Best Half-Day Hike in New Zealand?
After wanting to kill myself after the first hike I did with my friend Liz in New Zealand, I was extremely skeptical about doing...
Why I DIDN’T Quit My Job to Travel
You all know the story: cubicle-dweller dreams of travel, saves up money, and eventually waves adios to desk job and embarks upon a global...
10 Can’t-Miss Things to Do at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando
There are a few things that are on every Harry Potter fan's bucket list: to visit Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross Station (the real...