Exploring Egypt Safely with Intrepid Travel
As a really nerdy kid who loved history and books and things like mythology, I'm not sure there was ever a time when visiting...
Exploring Ecuador on a Budget with Intrepid Travel
South America. It's a continent that, up until this year, I had not set foot on, despite being fascinated by places like the Galapagos...
Traveling in Cambodia with Intrepid Travel
Note: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you book/buy something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission (at...
Traveling in Vietnam with Intrepid Travel
When I first began planning my trip to Southeast Asia, I was going to do it all on my own; make all my own...
Review: Greek Islands Tour with Intrepid Travel
If you're anything like me, chances are the Greek Islands lie somewhere on your travel bucket list. After all, those postcard-perfect pictures that crop...
What’s it Like to Travel with Intrepid Travel in Eastern Europe?
It's no secret that I've wanted to visit Eastern Europe for quite a while. But, as much as I dreamed about it, the region...
November 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
November has come and gone, and we're officially in holiday mode here in the US. I unashamedly love this time of year, and am...
Amanda’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers
Let me share a little fun fact with you guys about myself: I LOVE Christmas, and especially love picking out the perfect gifts for...
9 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling to Greenland
When you hear “Greenland,” what immediately comes to mind? For me, it used to be a remote, ice-covered place that seemed slightly mysterious and...
My Travel Timeline
Curious about where I've been in the world? You can check out my Destinations page to see everywhere I've been, or scroll down to...
February 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
February is the shortest month of the year, and I'll admit that my February wasn't super exciting travel-wise this year… But I got up...
7 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling in Egypt (and One That Didn’t)
Ever since I was a little kid, I've dreamt about visiting Egypt. The ancient Egypt sections of my history classes were always my favorite....
Be Kind to Our Planet When Traveling: Is It Too Much to Ask?
I've written before about sustainable tourism and why we should care about traveling more responsibly. But I realize that it's one thing to read...
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...
My Top 16 Travel Highlights of 2016
Let's just call it like it is: 2016 was a CRAZY year. So many things happened – both good and bad – that I...
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...
Am I a Lame Traveler? (Or Why You Should Never Let Anyone Tell You Where You Should or Shouldn’t Travel)
Travelers (and travel bloggers), I've learned, can be a pretty judge-y bunch sometimes. Think about it. When you meet a new traveler on the...