Getting a Taste of Music History in Nashville
New Orleans is the home of jazz music; Detroit the home of Motown. Memphis gave us Elvis, Seattle gave us grunge, and the Bronx gave…
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How to Have a Classy Girls Weekend in New Orleans
Whether it’s food, music, history, or just its southern vibe, New Orleans has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in the US – and…
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May 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
Summertime is swiftly approaching, and that means summer travel! I have quite a few fun things planned this summer, and the adventures started in…
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Dart River Adventures: The Most Fun Way to Explore Mount Aspiring National Park
It was cold as we packed up the van and began the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy – cold enough on that March morning…
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The Best Things to Do on Your First Trip to Auckland
When talking and writing about New Zealand, I usually list Wellington as my favorite city, Queenstown as the “most fun” city, and places like…
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How to Plan the Perfect Long Weekend Trip
I’ve written before about an epidemic that plagues many American workers: the fact that many of us leave vacation days on the table every…
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Fun Facts: Things You Might Not Know About Quebec City
Most people assume that if you want a taste of Europe, you have to travel all the way to Europe. And while this is…
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April 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
Oh, April. You really were not a great month for many reasons. First, winter has refused to release its hold on Ohio; we had…
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How to Keep Your Money and Valuables Safe on Your Travels
I got an email last week from a blog reader: an older American woman who was considering booking a solo adventure, but who was…
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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….
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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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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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12 Things to Do on an Adventurous Honeymoon in New Zealand
When it came down to deciding on a honeymoon destination following our travel-themed wedding, Elliot and I had no problem choosing one: it was…
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Feasting and Fun at Hobbiton: The Evening Banquet Tour
I was bouncing – yes, literally, physically bouncing – in my seat as our big green Hobbiton bus pulled up to the entrance to…
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It’s Okay to Feel These Things When You Travel
When most people think of “traveling,” they think of a vacation: sun-kissed sand and fruity drinks, or perhaps dreamy selfies in a big exotic…
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