August 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
Whew. Another month, and another massive trip to tell you about! 2019 sure has been travel-filled so far – and I'm not complaining! August...
What to Do with 2 Days in Edmonton: A Summer Weekend in Alberta’s Capital
Much like Calgary to the south, Edmonton is a city in Alberta that's often treated as just a “pass-through” city by most travelers –...
How to Decide if an Active River Cruise is Right for You
I've been saying for the past few years that river cruising is probably one of the best ways to travel in Europe if you...
July 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
After being gone pretty much all of June, my July was slightly less crazy – but only slightly, as I still found myself away...
8 of the Best Things to Do in Calgary in Summer
When it comes to the province of Alberta, Canada, chances are you know about its famous national parks, mountains, and incredible lakes. But what...
Everything You Need to Know to Travel the Malt Whisky Trail in Scotland (Even if You Don’t Like Whisky!)
It was around the fourth whisky distillery that I was forced to acknowledge an incontrovertible truth about myself: I do not and likely will...
6 Highlights from an Active River Cruise with Avalon Waterways
I'm not new to the world of river cruising. I fell in love with the style of travel back in 2015, and have been...
June 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
After being mostly home for the last couple of months, June kicked off an extremely busy summer of travel for me. I was barely...
7 Reasons You Should Put Scottsdale, Arizona on Your Must-Visit List
There are some destinations that get pigeon-holed into being only “for” certain types of travelers. Ibiza is for partiers. Las Vegas is for gamblers....
How to Choose a Riad in Marrakech
When it comes to seeking out accommodation in Morocco, one option will show up in nearly every city: the riad. Read a handful of...
May 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
Typical of Ohio, it seems we've zipped past spring and moved straight on to summer. But I can't really complain, since summer is always...
2 Days in Porto: What to Do in Porto, Portugal on Your First Visit
When I was planning my first trip to Portugal, I knew I wanted to focus on the country's two major cities: Lisbon and Porto....
A Guide to Taking A Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech in Morocco
As soon as I stepped off the bus, I was hit by a blast of humid wind that smelled of the ocean. Immediately I...
3 Days in Marrakech: The Perfect Marrakech Itinerary for Your First Visit
Marrakech. The Red City. The Daughter of the Desert. Chances are that if you know anything about traveling to Morocco, you've heard of Marrakech....
April 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
After a busy February and March, April was a month for me to stay closer to home, get some work done, and enjoy the...
How to Love Nashville Even if You Don’t Love Country Music
I remember the first response I got from a friend of mine last year when I excitedly told her that I was *finally* going...
How to Plan an Epic Day Trip to Sintra from Lisbon (+ HELPFUL Tips)
If you Google “things to do in Portugal,” there's one thing that's guaranteed to show up on just about any list you find: taking...