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
The Perfect 3 Days in Helsinki Itinerary for Your First Visit
I'll come out and say it right off the top: Helsinki is one of my favorite cities in the Nordic region! This might be...
A Guide to the 10 Best 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...
The Best Time of Year to Visit Scotland (Scotland Season By Season)
Full disclosure: I have not been *everywhere* in Scotland. There are still a few cities that I haven't seen, roads that I haven't driven,...
"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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Road Trips
A Perfect 10-Day Southwest Road Trip Itinerary (with 6 National Parks!)
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 ...
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. ...
3-Day Getaways
3 Days in Dublin: The Perfect Dublin Itinerary for First-Timers
Dublin is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, being home to nearly a quarter of all Irish people living in Ireland. ...
3 Days in Washington, DC: What to Do in DC on Your First Visit
You probably know Washington, DC as the capital city of the United States. You might know that it was named after our first President, George ...
The Perfect 3 Days in Madrid Itinerary for First-Timers in Spain
I actually made three trips to Spain before ever visiting the capital city of Madrid. For whatever reason, other parts of Spain (like Barcelona and ...
USA Travel
Looking to plan a trip in the United States? Check out road trip itineraries, weekend trip ideas, national park guides, and more in my in-depth USA travel section!
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 15 years, I've learned a thing or two about planning trips. Whether they're solo adventures or vacations for the ...
Travel Checklist: 12 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. ...