22 Things That Surprised Me About New Zealand

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Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s make one thing clear: I was obsessed with New Zealand before I ever stepped foot on the island. It had been #1 on my bucket list for years, but I had put off visiting because I didn’t think I had…

How to Pack Like a Pro

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While traveling is always something people look forward to, packing is not. As someone who’s had her luggage lost completely twice, I never bring more than a carry on anywhere.

The Truth About Going to Yacht Week Croatia

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Your own private live aboard sailboat for a week? Say less. It’s rare I take vacations with friends these days, but the stars aligned and four (very busy and hard to plan) girls from across the US met up for Yacht Week Croatia, sailing from…

The Best Day Trips from Denver

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It's no secret I have itchy feet syndrome bad. In fact, if I'm in the same place for too long, I start to experience the same symptoms as withdrawal --irritability, restlessness, trouble sleeping. While I love culture and will always be a city…

My Least Favorite Question

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The best places to eat in Denver span the map but are always more than your basic farm to table small plates. When people meet me for the first time and find out what I do, they generally ask one of two questions: “What’s your favorite…

Carmen San Diego is My Spirit Animal

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I recently came across a meme that said, “My friends don’t ask ‘how are you?’ they ask ‘where are you?’” which could not be more fitting for my life these days. Gone six of the last seven weekends, I’ve been on what seems like…

The Struggle for Structure

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While I love running around and always having something to look forward to (no impending trips makes me very antsy), structure is something I’ve always regarded as a double-edged sword. The thing I like the most about my life/job is that…

NZ: It’s Not You, It’s Me

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This is hard to write. So hard in fact, that I’ve been putting it off for a month. It’s like that relationship you know isn’t going anywhere, but drag out solely because it’s easier than having that awkward conversation. Much…

The Worst Blog Comment I’ve Ever Gotten

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While I was in New Zealand something miraculous happened. Okay, not miraculous, but a huge professional achievement. The Huffington Post reached out to me. They liked my writing so much they asked to syndicate it. Literally overnight, my…

2015: 3 New Countries, 3 New States, Explorations Close to Home and Beyond

Working in travel, it’s hard differentiating between work trips from vacations as you’re always looking for the next story angle or Instagram shot. Either way, I got to explore a bit more of the world and check a few new places off…