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: The City in Portugal You Shouldn’t Skip
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....
Escaping to the Moroccan Coast: A Day Trip to Essaouira
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 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 in Portugal
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...
Morocco Uncovered: The Best Morocco Tour with Intrepid Travel
Chances are you've read about or at least seen a photo from Morocco recently – it's a destination that's growing fairly swiftly in popularity,...
3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: The Ultimate Lisbon Itinerary and To-Do List
A few years ago, Portugal as a whole was an under-the-radar destination in Europe. It was affordable to visit, had relatively warm weather year-round,...
Camels, Dunes, and Drums: An Overnight Trip into the Sahara Desert
I was about a quarter of the way up the dune, my lungs burning and my boots slowly filling up with sand when I...
March 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
March was a busy month – I spent more than 2/3 of it traveling! Busy months like this are exciting, but I always struggle...
USA Road Trip Essentials: What to Pack for a US Road Trip
Road tripping is, hands-down, the best way to explore the United States. Whether you're national park-hopping through the Southwest, leaf-peeping in New England, or...
35 Dreamy Photos from Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue Pearl
You may think that you've never heard of Chefchaouen, a small town nestled into northern Morocco's Rif Mountains. But chances are you HAVE seen...
8 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling in Morocco
The most frequent question I get about being a travel blogger after the standard “what's your favorite country?” and “how do you make money?”...
February 2019 Travel and Blogging Recap
I fell off the blogging wagon a bit in February, guys. But it was for good reason! I was launching a new aspect of...
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...