October 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
October is always going to be a pretty exciting month for me – both my birthday and wedding anniversary fall within the first 10...
In the Land of the Ice Bears
I'll never forget the first time I locked eyes with a polar bear. It's a fairly common occurrence if you go to watch these...
A Perfect 10-Day Itinerary for Norway in Winter
Norway is one of my favorite countries in the world in which to travel. It's organized, it's safe, it's clean, and it's jaw-droppingly beautiful...
Flamingos, Beaches, and Private Cabanas: Staying at the Renaissance Resort in Aruba
In the past couple of years, pictures of pink flamingos chilling on a perfect turquoise-watered beach have been making the rounds on social media....
30 Photos That Will Make You Want to Book a Trip to Greenland Right Now
Let's be honest: Greenland isn't exactly a “hot” travel destination (ha, pun totally intended) for most people; it's remote and expensive to get to...
September 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
September is always a weird month of the year. Kids are going back to school, there are usually a few travel conferences happening, and...
10 Unique Things to Do in Cleveland that Really Rock
You've probably heard this phrase before: “Cleveland rocks!” And you may have raised an eyebrow, emitted a scoff, or otherwise emoted your disbelief that...
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to the Biltmore Estate
I blame my fascination with getting glimpses into other people's homes on my mother. She (and I and my sister) is what she calls...
Greenland Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Ilulissat
When I told people I was traveling to Greenland, I got one of two reactions. In the first reaction, their eyes would light up...
A Day Trip to Landmannalaugar in Iceland: Yes, It’s Still Worth It
“Gesundheit!!” my dad said, when I told him where we'd be going on one of our day tours while in Iceland. I rolled my...
August 2018 Travel and Blogging Recap
August can always be sort of a “meh” month when it comes to travel blogs; many of us see drops in traffic as summer...
9 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling to Greenland
When you hear “Greenland,” what immediately comes to mind? For me, it used to be a remote, ice-covered place that seemed slightly mysterious and...
How to Plan a Weekend Away That Actually Feels Like a Vacation
It's a common misconception about travel: that, in order for it to “really be travel,” you have to spend tons of money and go...
What to Pack for a Trip to Ireland
Ireland is an island, and its weather patterns are largely influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The good news is that Ireland doesn't have huge...
The Best Day Trips to Take from Dublin
On my first trips to Ireland, I was too timid to rent a car. This fear isn't misplaced, though, as Ireland is notorious for...
New Zealand Road Trip: The Perfect Itinerary if You Only Have 2 Weeks
There are some countries and regions of the world that just beg to be explored on a road trip. And I'm a firm believer...
Ohio Adventures: How to Have a Manly Weekend in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio, is known for a few things. It's the capital city of Ohio, and also the largest city in the state. It's known...