Sloths and monkeys in Roatan
If you’ve ever had a chance to hug a sloth, you know how incredible it is. Ever since we got back from our Caribbean Cruise, we’ve been telling everyone what the highlights were. And this was one of them!
That’s a wrap: 2018 travels
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but we are coming to the end of 2018. At the end of every year, I take a minute to reflect on the travels and milestones of the year. This year didn’t feel as crazy as some years past, but we definitely explored some new places!
Six things you might not need to pack
I wrote a post called “Six things you never need to pack” back in 2016. I still stand behind the information, but I’ve changed my tune slightly on a few of them. So, here are six things you might not need to pack.
12 travel hacks from a frequent traveler
I’m all about saving money, time and hassle when it comes to traveling. If there is a way to do something better or cheaper, count me in. I’ll try anything once. There are some travel hacks, however, I’ve tried more than once.
Ten years of travel: Love
“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” Mark Twain. If that’s the case, then what we’ve found out in 10 years of travel is that we actually do like each other. The secret sauce to a good…
Ten years of travel: Hikes
In December, we celebrate ten years of marriage. It also marks another milestone: ten years of traveling together. Last week, I shared some of the highlights of our decade of travel. In this post, I’ll be highlighting some of our favorite hikes through the decade.
Ten years of travel
December 13 is our ten year wedding anniversary. That means we’ve been exploring the world together for ten years. I’m only 30, so realizing that 10 years is one-third of my life is crazy. But, I wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of the anniversary, I thought I’d start a series on my…
Travel Guide: Charleston, WV
Charleston, West Virginia’s unofficial motto is “Hip, Historic, Almost heaven.” I was skeptical about this claim, but after spending a beautiful fall weekend there, I can confidently say it’s definitely hip and historic. As far as it being “almost heaven”, I’ll leave that up to you!
The best travel itinerary recipe
Have you ever followed a recipe for anything titled “the best” and been extremely disappointed? I have. I’ve tried about 10 “best blueberry muffin” recipes, and none of them were as good as my friend Amanda’s. While I know calling this “the best travel itinerary recipe” could welcome some people who don’t like the taste,…
4 things people say before their trip
When people share with me about their upcoming trip, I often hear the same things. I also tend to respond to those things with little tidbits of advice. I try not to be obnoxious, but I am genuinely excited for people to go somewhere that I just want them to enjoy every second of it. …
In the news
Extra, extra! Read all about it. I’ve been quoted in a few different news outlets this summer and felt like I should write a post about it. It’s too bad we don’t have newsies anymore to carry the banner. I guess I’ll just carry my own banner on here.
Traveling from Columbus, OH
Ohio has its perks for travel lovers. It’s approximately halfway between Chicago and NY. Ohioans are within easy driving distance to places like Washington D.C., Toronto, Philadelphia, Grand Rapids, St. Louis, Nashville, Colombia, and Memphis. Living in Columbus, Ohio, smack dab in the middle of the state, means we are centrally-located enough to drive to…
Travel Guide: Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of my all-time favorite cities to visit. It’s got an eclectic mix of architecture, beautiful nature walks that are confusing because they are so incredibly close to the main part of the city and this eerie, foggy weather that makes you think you’re on the set of Sherlock Holmes. It’s easy to…
The truth about Iceland
Iceland was a beautiful place to visit. If you don’t believe me, check out my post from last week where I sang the praises of it’s beauty! This week, I’m going to myth-bust the expectations I had for the trip. What I expected was not necessarily my reality, at all.
Travel Guide: Iceland
Between the cheap flights and the hundreds of beautiful outdoor sights including hot springs, Iceland has quickly become THE place to be. In fact, there were six times more tourists in Iceland in 2017 than the people who live there! It is definitely a tourist hot bed.
Trip-planning: it’s not that hard
Sometimes trip-planning requires a little creativity, but it’s not that hard. I used to hear about these elaborate trips people would plan and think “well, I will never be able to figure that out.” The truth is, I can and have figured it out. It’s not that hard!
Are you sure you can’t afford a vacation?
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post titled 5 ways you’re throwing your money away. A lot of times we think we can’t afford something, but if we’re being completely honest, we can afford it. Maybe you don’t realize how much you’re spending on other things, but my guess is it’s time to get…
How to plan a trip
Planning a trip can be difficult sometimes. I’ve been successfully planning trips for about 10 years, and even I run into road blocks and complications. In my book How to be Your Own Travel Agent, I discuss some of my best tips and tricks for trip-planning.
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