Wellness Travel 101: What’s It Like to Stay at a Wellness Resort?
If you would have asked me a few months ago about my opinions on spa resorts and wellness retreats, I probably would have told...
Here’s How You Can Take a Day Trip to the Amalfi Coast from Rome
Pastel-colored towns perched on the sides of cliffs. Terraced groves where lemons are grown to be turned into limoncello. And the ever-present glimpse of...
January 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap
It's a whole new year, people! I rang in 2020 at home with Elliot and Weasley (that would be my husband and my cat,...
What to Wear in Morocco: A Complete Morocco Packing Guide for Women
When I was first planning my trip to Morocco, I spent time reading through tons of blog posts and packing lists about the country....
8 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling in Turkey (and One That Didn’t)
I became obsessed with the idea of visiting Turkey – and, more specifically, Istanbul – back in college, when I read a book that...
How I Make Money as a Travel 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...
3 Days in Scottsdale, Arizona: 3 Itineraries for 3 Different Types of Travelers
When it comes to weekend getaway destinations, the city of Scottsdale, Arizona, really is the full package. It's easy to get to and get...
Venice Survival Guide: Tips to Help You Love Your First Trip to Venice
Venice, Italy, is a bucket list destination for many people. And rightly so; I've been to a lot of cities around the world, and...
December 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
We're already a week into a new year, but there's still one more month from 2019 to wrap up! December is usually a slower...
New Year, New Travels: 10 Travel Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
It's that time again… the beginning of a new year, when we're supposed to be setting goals and making resolutions for the Year to...
The Perfect 10-Day Itinerary for Portugal (Without a Car)
Portugal is by far one of the best-value destinations in Europe. And on top of its affordability, Portugal is also just an awesome place...
Year in Review: My Top 10 Travel Highlights of 2019
It's that time of year again: time for my annual year in review post! I love putting this post together each year, as it...
3 Delicious Things to Do in Rome if You Love Food
I tell people all the time that I am not really a “foodie” traveler; I'm no expert when it comes to local cuisine, and...
November 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
After an extremely busy summer and autumn filled with travel, I finally had a whole month off in November! It was a much-needed break,...
Why You Need to Visit the Incredible Island of Islay in Scotland
Scotland is one of my very favorite travel destinations in the world. Even after several trips there in the last few years, I keep...
Amanda’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers and Travel Lovers
Let me share a little fun fact with you guys about myself: I LOVE Christmas, and especially love picking out the perfect gifts for...
Traveling with Monograms: Combining the Best of Two Travel Styles in One Trip
When it comes to travel styles… well, I don't really have one. I don't fit into one style category when it comes to travel;...