The Perfect 12-Day 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….
Read More"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." - J.R.R. Tolkien
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The Best Ways to Stay Connected on Your Travels
Travel has changed a lot in the last few years thanks largely to technology. At least once a month now, I take a step…
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A Kayaking Adventure in Abel Tasman National Park
Fun fact for you: New Zealand has 13 national parks covering more than 30,000 square kilometers (11,500+ square miles) of some of the best…
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Announcing ADB Tours: Come with Me to Iceland and Greenland!
For years, people have been asking, “Can I travel with you?” Sometimes the question is asked jokingly (along with the “do you need an…
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Campervan Road Trip in New Zealand
Like in many countries around the world, I truly believe that self-driving is the best way to see and experience New Zealand. Yes, you…
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March 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
The beginning of 2018 was a bit quiet travel-wise, but that all changed in March, when I spent half the month in my favorite…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How I Make Money as a Blogger
I’m going to be completely honest here: I sometimes avoid telling people that I’m a travel blogger when I first meet them. This isn’t…
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…
Why I Won’t Get Mad If You Call Me Lucky
It happened a couple months ago, as I was entering back into the U.S. through immigration at Newark airport. I was standing in line…
26 Things Travel Has Taught Me
Today is my 26th birthday. Today, I leave my “early 20s” and cross over into my “late 20s.” It’s weird, in a way, because…
Featured Destination
A History Lover’s Guide to Dublin, Ireland
You might know a thing or two about Dublin. For example, you might know that it’s the capital of Ireland and that it’s the…
How to Experience the Magic of Inis Mor
When it comes to tourism in Ireland, you’re probably familiar with a few of the country’s top tourist attractions – like the Guinness Storehouse…
Discovering Ireland with Shamrocker Adventures
There’s no denying that there’s something a little bit magical about Ireland. Maybe it’s because it’s so green or that it’s filled with rainbows……
