Conquering the Sleeping Bear Dunes
My calves were burning. My lungs were burning. Everything was burning, burning, burning. I looked upward, peering toward the top of the monstrous sand...
Experiencing Pure Michigan (In Photos)
All right, I have a confession to make, guys. Even though I have lived in northern Ohio pretty much all my life, I had...
9 Reasons You Should Never Travel the World
You hear a lot about traveling – about how awesome it is, usually. About how travel has opened people's eyes and changed their lives....
Biking the Lake Erie Islands
Fall had arrived literally overnight in Ohio, and I found myself shivering beneath my fleece and brand new bike shorts as as we boarded...
7 Things to Know Before You Travel to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has long been a popular destination for backpackers and other budget-conscious travelers who want to stretch their dollar to the fullest. In...
Allett: The Best Travel-Friendly Wallet
This is part of a series on my blog all about my favorite travel accessories for the wanna-be-stylish female traveler. Also check out my reviews...
25 Awesome Photos of the United States
I write a lot about a lot of places on this site. From Iceland to Thailand to New Zealand, I've covered more than 30...
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
Ground Zero looked a whole lot different than it had the first time I'd laid eyes on it in 2003. Then, it had been...
How to Spend 2 Days in Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado, is quite basically in my blood. My dad lived in the Mile High City for about a year before moving back to Ohio and...
Am I a Lame Traveler? (Or Why You Should Never Let Anyone Tell You Where You Should or Shouldn’t Travel)
Travelers (and travel bloggers), I've learned, can be a pretty judge-y bunch sometimes. Think about it. When you meet a new traveler on the...
Glass in the Gardens: Chihuly Art in Denver
I don't really visit art museums when I travel. Hell, I rarely go to them when I'm at home. I guess I just have...
PCB Bucket List: The Best Things to Do in Panama City Beach
Here's the situation I'm in: it's already mid-August, and I am NOT ready for summer to be over yet. I mean, I haven't gone...
3 Reasons Why I Fell in Love with Vietnam
Vietnam is a country that often evokes strong opinions from travelers. Some love it. Some absolutely hate it. Me? I definitely fall into the...
24 Awesome Photos of Thailand
This is a post in my new “Awesome Photos” series. Also check out 22 Awesome Photos of Italy and 23 Awesome Photos of the United Kingdom!...
How I Make Money to Travel the World
This is Part 2 of a two-part series on my life as a travel blogger. It's a question I get all the time: How...
23 Awesome Photos of the United Kingdom
This is a post in my new “Awesome Photos” series. Also check out 22 Awesome Photos of Italy! I've got a confession to make,...
5 Times When It’s NOT OK to Take a Travel Selfie
In the age of Facebook and Twitter and the ubiquitous selfie, when we all feel the need to make our lives look more exciting by...