My Travel Timeline
Curious about where I've been in the world? You can check out my Destinations page to see everywhere I've been, or scroll down to...
February 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
February is the shortest month of the year, and I'll admit that my February wasn't super exciting travel-wise this year… But I got up...
7 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling in Egypt (and One That Didn’t)
Ever since I was a little kid, I've dreamt about traveling to Egypt. The ancient Egypt sections of my history classes were always my...
Be Kind to Our Planet When Traveling: Is It Too Much to Ask?
I've written before about sustainable tourism and why we should care about traveling more responsibly. But I realize that it's one thing to read...
My Top 16 Travel Highlights of 2016
Let's just call it like it is: 2016 was a CRAZY year. So many things happened – both good and bad – that I...
Top 9 Questions About Solo Travel Answered
As a woman who travels solo a lot (and yes, still a lot even though I've been in a serious relationship for the last...
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...
In Photos: A Look Back at My Travels in 2012
Going into 2012, I knew it was going to take a lot to top my travels in 2011. Hawaii, Chicago, New Zealand, Vancouver, and...
What’s it Like to Travel with Busabout?
True to my non-drinking, non-partying travel style, I had never been on a backpacker bus tour prior to this summer. Yes, there had been...
Greece Travel Guide
Greece is a bucket list destination for many travelers. Home to the earliest known European civilization, Greece has unmatched architectural ruins dating back thousands...
Traveling in Romania (and Why You Should Go Right Now)
Most people don't necessarily equate “Romania” with “cool travel destination.” This Eastern European country between Hungary and Bulgaria isn't usually a place people have...
Don’t Be a Scaredy Cat – Just Travel
People make all sorts of excuses for why they can't travel — they don't have the time, they don't have the money, they don't...
Travel Resources
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10 Tips for Dealing with High Altitude on Your Trip to Peru
Peru is a bucket list destination for so many people. From the ruins of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to the city of...
Hiking the 1 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as a Beginner Hiker (What It’s REALLY Like!)
I don't generally describe myself as “a hiker.” Have I *done* some epic hikes around the world in the past? Yes. But hiking is...
10 Things to Know Before Visiting Chefchaouen, Morocco
Chefchaouen – also referred to as the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco – is single-handedly responsible for inspiring many people to visit Morocco. Photos of...
Why You Need to Know About Turkey’s Turquoise Coast
We arrived in the tiny town of Kaş in the late afternoon, climbing a narrow street in our van and stopping at a small...