Hi! I'm Amanda, a former-journalist-turned-blogger from Ohio. 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 that you already have.
Recent adventures
A Guide to the Most Unique Themed Afternoon Teas in London
For me, England has always been synonymous with one thing. No, not royalty or sports or fish and chips; for me, it's always been...
An Enchanting Stay at Ballyseede Castle in Ireland
As we slowly rounded a bend in the driveway, all three of us in the car let out a collective “Oooo” as Ballyseede Castle...
Geeking Out on an Outlander Tour of Scotland with Highland Explorer Tours
I remember when my mom first told me about the “Outlander” books. I was in college, I think, and we shared an interest in...
"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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Inspiration
10 Tips for How to Travel More with Limited Vacation Time
Today (January 30) is National Plan for Vacation Day, a day promoted by Project: Time Off to encourage Americans to declare their vacation days for the rest ...
You Don’t Have to Ditch the 9 to 5 in Order to Travel
I've been at this whole travel blogging thing for a while now - nearly seven years, in fact.
And in those seven years, I've noticed a ...
The World is Not Safe – But You Should Explore it Anyway
There's a lot of scary stuff going on in the world these days - terrorism attacks in major cities; a refugee/immigration crisis that's become polarizing in ...
Solo female travel
11 Tips to Help Make Your First Solo Trip Great
Today's post is brought to you by AIG Travel. On Friday, I'll be hosting a Twitter chat with them and Cassie DePecol, who holds the world ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Featured destination: Iceland
15 Fun Facts About Iceland
The Land of Fire and Ice has become a tourism darling in the past couple of years - and for good reason: Iceland is an ...
12 Crazy But Cool Things You Can See in Iceland
Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice, due to the fact that it's been shaped and carved by both volcanoes AND glaciers. ...
Tours Worth Paying for in Iceland (and When to Save Your Money)
There's no ignoring the fact that Iceland has become an "it" destination for travelers. It's got amazing landscapes, a cool culture, and a wealth of ...