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7 Things to Do on A Couples Weekend Getaway to Chicago

7 Things to Do on A Couples Weekend Getaway to Chicago

When people ask me about my favorite cities in the US, there are a few that will always make my list. Cities like New...
How to See The Best of South Africa in 12 Days

How to See The Best of South Africa in 12 Days

In the past few years, South Africa has raced to the top of many travelers' must-visit lists. Filled with stunning vistas, cool cities, and...
In Photos: The Adorable Town of Beverley, England

In Photos: The Adorable Town of Beverley, England

Chances are that unless you've either been before or are from Yorkshire, you probably haven't heard of the town of Beverley, England. As much...
Things You Probably Don’t Know About Hull, England

Things You Probably Don’t Know About Hull, England

There are a handful of things that I particularly love when I travel: cities with lots of cool history, places with beautiful landscapes, and...
You Don’t Have to Ditch the 9 to 5 in Order to Travel

You Don’t Have to Ditch the 9 to 5 in Order to Travel

I've been at this whole travel blogging thing for a while now – nearly seven years, in fact. And in those seven years, I've...
Packing Guide: The Best Luggage and Bags for Travel

Packing Guide: The Best Luggage and Bags for Travel

There are a lot of things to consider when planning a trip. Domestic trips come with questions like: How can I get there? and...
Things to Do in Hocking Hills: Your Guide to Ohio’s Best State Park

Things to Do in Hocking Hills: Your Guide to Ohio’s Best State Park

Unless you are from the state of Ohio (and even that isn't a guarantee), then you probably haven't heard of the Hocking Hills. Located...
Enchanted by Chobe National Park in Botswana

Enchanted by Chobe National Park in Botswana

As we pulled in to our campsite at the Thebe River Lodge in the town of Kasane, Botswana, I could feel my excitement growing....
The Beauty of the Islamic World

The Beauty of the Islamic World

I don't want to talk politics on this blog. I really don't want to bring Donald Trump or Brexit or ISIS or anything else into...
8 Reasons to Visit Canada This Year

8 Reasons to Visit Canada This Year

Late in 2016, Lonely Planet released its “Best in Travel” lists for 2017. And at the top of its Top 10 Countries list – claiming...
8 Things to Know Before Your First African Safari

8 Things to Know Before Your First African Safari

Ever since I was a little kid flipping through the pages of my Zoobooks, I knew that someday I wanted to travel to Africa...
Photos to Make You Want to Pack Your Bags and Move to Scotland

Photos to Make You Want to Pack Your Bags and Move to Scotland

So far in my travels I have visited roughly 1/4 of all the countries in the world. That's both a lot and hardly any...
Cruising Solo: What It’s Like to Go on a Viking River Cruise Alone

Cruising Solo: What It’s Like to Go on a Viking River Cruise Alone

I am no stranger to solo travel. In fact, in the past five years, the majority of my travel has been on my own....
My Top 16 Travel Highlights of 2016

My Top 16 Travel Highlights of 2016

Let's just call it like it is: 2016 was a CRAZY year. So many things happened – both good and bad – that I...
Discovering Vilnius, Lithuania (It’s Cooler Than You Probably Think!)

Discovering Vilnius, Lithuania (It’s Cooler Than You Probably Think!)

As I settled in to my comfy seat and pressed play on a free movie on the seatback screen in front of me, I...
8 Things That Surprised Me About Russia

8 Things That Surprised Me About Russia

To be perfectly honest, Russia was never high up on my travel bucket list. It's one of those countries that I assumed I would...
A Couples’ Long Weekend Getaway to Orlando with Spirit Airlines

A Couples’ Long Weekend Getaway to Orlando with Spirit Airlines

I'm not one of those people who hates winter. I like how the trees look under a fresh coating of snow. I like cuddling...
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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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