Hi! I'm Amanda, a former journalist who's now an award-winning travel blogger. I'm on a mission to see as much of the world as possible, in order to show YOU how you can fit more travel and adventure into the lifestyle you already have.
Recent adventures
Visiting the Hoh Rainforest in Winter: Everything You Need to Know
The Hoh Rainforest is arguably one of the most magical places in the United States. Picture towering spruce and hemlock trees dripping with thick...
How to Have the Best Cherry Blossom Trip to Washington, DC
Think of flowering cherry trees, and you might think of Japan. The delicate, fleeting white-pink blossoms (“sakura” in Japanese) represent all at once hope...
November and December 2022 Travel and Blogging Recap
Hello from 2023! I can't believe 2022 is already over; it sure did seem to zip by pretty quickly, didn't it? If you want...
"It's a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and, if you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you might get swept off to." - JRR Tolkien
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Featured topic: Road trips
A Perfect 10-Day Southwest Road Trip Itinerary
If you ask me about the best way to explore the United States, I won't hesitate to say a road trip. Road tripping is by far ...
The Perfect 12-Day Northern USA Road Trip Itinerary for Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas
I've said it before but I'll say it again: there's no better way to see the United States than by taking to the road.
Road tripping ...
The Ultimate 7-Day Florida Keys Road Trip Itinerary
When most people think of road trips in the United States, they think of wide open spaces and putting thousands of miles on the odometer. ...
Solo Travel Inspiration
11 Tips to Help Make Your First Solo Trip Great
Traveling is an experience that's often fun to share with a partner, a group of friends, or your entire family.
But, for Americans especially, planning a vacation ...
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 also ...
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 two ...
THE 10-DAY ADVENTURE PROJECT
You don't have to quit your job to travel the world. Check out my favorite independent travel itineraries, city breaks, and guided tours that pack a ton of adventure into two weeks or less of vacation time.
Top Travel Tips
10 Tips for How to Pack Carry On Only for Your Next Trip
I'll admit it: I used to be a chronic over-packer.
No matter how hard I tried, I could just never limit myself to just the essentials. ...
How to Plan an Awesome Trip in 16 Easy Steps
After running a travel blog for more than a decade, I've learned a thing or two about planning trips. Whether they're solo adventures or vacations ...
Travel Checklist: 11 Things to Do Before Going on an International Trip
Even though many people consider travel to be a "getaway" from routine and a person's normal life, the truth is that traveling isn't always relaxing. ...