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The Perfect 2 Days on Mackinac Island Itinerary for a Delightful Trip in Michigan

The Perfect 2 Days on Mackinac Island Itinerary for a Delightful Trip in Michigan

The first sign that you've left the 21st century behind and entered some sort of delightful time warp comes as soon as you step...
I Hate to Break it To You, But Travel IS Political

I Hate to Break it To You, But Travel IS Political

I am a travel blogger, and most of you who are regular readers of this blog come to the site to find travel tips...
Churchill: The Town that Lives with Polar Bears

Churchill: The Town that Lives with Polar Bears

In most destinations that you travel to, there's one emergency number that you should know. In the US and Canada it's 911; in Europe...
September and October 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap

September and October 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap

The month that many Americans have been awaiting all year has finally arrived; November 3 is Election Day, and I don't think there's ever...
9 Reasons You Should Visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

9 Reasons You Should Visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

When it comes to the United States, anyone who's read my blog for a while will know that I'm a big Midwest fangirl. I've...
35 of the Coolest Airbnb Stays and Vacation Rentals in Ohio

35 of the Coolest Airbnb Stays and Vacation Rentals in Ohio

Ohio doesn't get nearly enough love when it comes to destinations people put on their bucket lists. But, as someone who has spent basically...
Small Town America: Getting to Know Ypsilanti, Michigan

Small Town America: Getting to Know Ypsilanti, Michigan

I grew up in a small town (population: less than 7,500). I went to a small high school, and then a small university in...
3 Days in Bologna Itinerary: What to Do in Italy’s Foodie Capital

3 Days in Bologna Itinerary: What to Do in Italy’s Foodie Capital

When it comes to Italy, different cities and regions of the country are pretty universally “known” for certain things. Milan is known for fashion....
July and August 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap

July and August 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap

Even though I'm pretty sure 2020 is going to go down in history as The Longest Year That Ever Was, it's somehow already September!...
8 Unique (and Ethical) Wildlife Encounters to Have in New Zealand

8 Unique (and Ethical) Wildlife Encounters to Have in New Zealand

Just about everyone loves animals. So it's not surprising that wildlife tourism is popular all around the world. Whether it's going on safari in...
30+ Places to Learn About Black History in the US

30+ Places to Learn About Black History in the US

I write a lot about history on this site, because it's something I always seek out when I travel. I often weave historical facts...
Where to Find the Best Skyline Views in London

Where to Find the Best Skyline Views in London

London is one of my very favorite cities in the world – which is interesting, because I don't always love huge, sprawling cities! But...
What It’s Really Been Like to Run a Travel Blog During a Global Pandemic

What It’s Really Been Like to Run a Travel Blog During a Global Pandemic

We're more than halfway through 2020 – and what a crazy year it's been. What began as a year in which I was poised...
Zanzibar Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days on the Spice Island

Zanzibar Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days on the Spice Island

When it comes to traveling in East Africa, most people associate this part of the continent with safaris and mountains; Kenya is home to...
Escaping to a Secluded Treehouse: The Perfect Socially Distanced Getaway

Escaping to a Secluded Treehouse: The Perfect Socially Distanced Getaway

In a normal year, my summer would be filled with travel and work projects; last summer alone, I did a road trip around Scotland,...
May and June 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap

May and June 2020 Travel and Blogging Recap

You might have noticed that I skipped publishing a monthly recap post in June. This was mostly intentional; there was too much going on...
Titanic Ties and Postcard Houses: Your Guide to Cobh, Ireland

Titanic Ties and Postcard Houses: Your Guide to Cobh, Ireland

When it comes to places to visit in Ireland, you've likely heard of cities like Dublin and Galway and Cork. You've heard of the...
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My name is Amanda, and I'm a former journalist-turned-blogger from Ohio who's been writing about travel since 2010. I seek to inspire people to be curious about the world and find ways to fit more travel into the lifestyle they already have - and I only share tips based on my personal experiences and places I've actually traveled!

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