Iceland Alternatives: Where to Go Instead of the Land of Fire and Ice
Let's get one thing straight first: I LOVE Iceland. I've been to Iceland three times in the last decade, and often tell people it's...
Yes, You Can Visit the Grand Canyon in Winter
Winter is sometimes called the “secret season” at the Grand Canyon. It's the season when the skies are the clearest, the temperatures are the...
January 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
People often say that how you start a year is an indication of how that year will go. Well, I began 2019 eating cactus fries...
7 Ways You Can Help Combat Climate Change as a Traveler
You might assume that “travel” and “combat climate change” are phrases that inherently just don't go together. After all, travel (and especially air travel)...
Valley of Fire: The Best Day Trip from Las Vegas
Picture this: You've seen the shows, eaten at all the buffets, and visited your fill of themed casinos. But you still have some time...
Visiting National Parks During a Government Shutdown: Can You? Should You?
As I slowly navigated the icy road leading into Grand Canyon National Park last week, I found myself feeling uneasy; and it wasn't just...
4 Reasons to Visit the American Southwest in Winter
A while back, I wrote a blog post outlining a road trip itinerary through the American Southwest. It's my favorite part of the US,...
December 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
Well that's another year done and dusted! I swear, every year just seems to pass faster than the last. The month of December was...
Year in Review: My Top 10 Travel Highlights of 2018
As another year comes to a close, you know what that means: time for another year-in-review post! I always have fun putting together this...
How to Spend 24 Hours in Asheville, North Carolina
Without really consciously planning it this way, 2018 ended up being “the year of The South” for me. I always make it a point...
How to See Polar Bears in Churchill: A Polar Bear Tour for Your Bucket List
The small town of Churchill, Manitoba, is known as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World.” Each year in October and November, the Western...
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...
23 of the Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Germany
When it comes to Christmas markets in Europe, no one does them better than Germany. Which makes sense, since the Germans pretty much invented...
An Off-Season Outdoor Adventure: Visiting Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park in Winter
Whether you're asking travel experts for tips on how to save money on your next vacation, or inquiring about how we can help combat...
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...
The Perfect Aruba Itinerary: 5 Days on One Happy Island
The Caribbean has long been a popular destination for honeymooners, sun-seekers, and ocean-lovers. There are so many different islands with different influences to choose...
A Weekend in Winnipeg: The Best Things to Do in Winnipeg, Manitoba
When most people think about Canadian cities to visit on their travels, they think of the “big ones”: Vancouver and Toronto and Montreal. Maybe...