Before I started this travel blog in January 2018, I was like many Americans who save up for a single annual vacation splurge. But then I started reading travel blogs which challenged that notion for me. I started socking away tricks and tips on how to creatively extend a work trip, make my travel dollars […]
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The Best of Yellowstone: A 3 Day Itinerary
If you have just a few days on a road trip to Yellowstone, use this Yellowstone 3 day itinerary to see the most noteworthy sights while still getting out into the wilderness on a super scenic hike each day. As America’s oldest and perhaps most famous national park, Yellowstone is one of those must-sees in […]
14 Amazing Things to Do in Grand Teton National Park
It’s hard to miss the three massive peaks rising from the valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming in Grand Teton National Park. French trappers nicknamed the Grand Teton mountains “The Three Big Breasts”—”Les Trois Tetons”—with the tallest as “Le Grand Teton.” And the moniker stuck. Today, there are so many things to do in Grand Teton […]
Girl’s Day Out: A Saturday at Rancho La Puerta
I recently had a revelation when I was in Germany: What if I treated my weekends at home like I do when I’m a continent away? What if I consciously filled more hours with new experiences and flavors instead of armfuls of laundry and groceries? And that’s how I ended up booking a spa day this […]
The Amazing Europe Bucket List: 51 Unique Places to Get off the Beaten Path
It’s true that gazing up at the Eiffel Tower in Paris or seeing Big Ben in London for the first time is a thrill. But if you’re interested in a soul-satisfying trip with fewer crowds and more magic moments, consider visiting one of the 51 off the beaten path Europe destinations on this Europe bucket […]