Tahiti: It’s a Magical Place
Much like Hawaii and the Maldives and the Seychelles, the islands of French Polynesia come to mind when I think “island paradise.” Think about...
Getting Over My Art Aversion at ArtPrize
I've said it on this site before, but I'll say it again: I'm not a huge fan of museums — especially art museums. I...
The Best Fall Things to do in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan. If you've heard of this small city in northern lower Michigan at all, you might know it as the Cherry Capital...
5 Major Cities in Europe You Can Actually Afford to Visit
Let's face it: Europe is not exactly a “cheap” part of the world to travel in. Especially when most people dream of visiting cities...
Conquering the Sleeping Bear Dunes
My calves were burning. My lungs were burning. Everything was burning, burning, burning. I looked upward, peering toward the top of the monstrous sand...
Experiencing Pure Michigan (In Photos)
All right, I have a confession to make, guys. Even though I have lived in northern Ohio pretty much all my life, I had...
9 Reasons You Should Never Travel the World
You hear a lot about traveling – about how awesome it is, usually. About how travel has opened people's eyes and changed their lives....
Biking the Lake Erie Islands
Fall had arrived literally overnight in Ohio, and I found myself shivering beneath my fleece and brand new bike shorts as as we boarded...
7 Things to Know Before You Travel to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has long been a popular destination for backpackers and other budget-conscious travelers who want to stretch their dollar to the fullest. In...
Allett: The Best Travel-Friendly Wallet
This is part of a series on my blog all about my favorite travel accessories for the wanna-be-stylish female traveler. Also check out my reviews...
25 Awesome Photos of the United States
I write a lot about a lot of places on this site. From Iceland to Thailand to New Zealand, I've covered more than 30...
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
Ground Zero looked a whole lot different than it had the first time I'd laid eyes on it in 2003. Then, it had been...
How to Spend 2 Days in Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado, is quite basically in my blood. My dad lived in the Mile High City for about a year before moving back to Ohio and...
Am I a Lame Traveler? (Or Why You Should Never Let Anyone Tell You Where You Should or Shouldn’t Travel)
Travelers (and travel bloggers), I've learned, can be a pretty judge-y bunch sometimes. Think about it. When you meet a new traveler on the...
Glass in the Gardens: Chihuly Art in Denver
I don't really visit art museums when I travel. Hell, I rarely go to them when I'm at home. I guess I just have...
PCB Bucket List: The Best Things to Do in Panama City Beach
Here's the situation I'm in: it's already mid-August, and I am NOT ready for summer to be over yet. I mean, I haven't gone...
3 Reasons Why I Fell in Love with Vietnam
Vietnam is a country that often evokes strong opinions from travelers. Some love it. Some absolutely hate it. Me? I definitely fall into the...