
The Only Gift Guide You Need for the Holidays (Everything the Traveler in Your Life Actually Wants)
Anything Goes, Shopping, Travel Tips, UncategorizedThere’s a common belief with travelers that experiences generally outweigh things. But that doesn’t make life easy for friends and family come holiday season. Rest assured, there are plenty of gadgets, treats, and subscriptions to fuel the wanderlust and make life easier or more enjoyable on the road.

11 Things You Must Have on Your Taiwan Bucket List
Asia, Near & Far, Taiwan, Things to Do, UncategorizedThe original explorers called Taiwan, “the beautiful island,” for its lush greenery, craggy coast, and volcanic landscape, but the country has so much to offer travelers beyond just breathtaking nature.

27 Expert Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Saving Money on Travel – Every Time
Anything Goes, Travel Tips, UncategorizedIf you want to travel more but aren’t sure how to start or regularly catch yourself using the proverbial “no money, no time” excuse, here are 27 brilliant money-saving travel tips to help you turn “someday” into today.

A Historic Route 66 Road Trip Across Illinois: Driving from Chicago to St. Louis
Chicago, Fall Travel Ideas, Illinois, Near & Far, North America, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Spring Travel, Summer Travel, Uncategorized, USA, Weekend GuidesWhether you’re a history buff, motorhead, photographer, road trip enthusiast, or general travel lover, driving Route 66 is a trip everyone should take at least once in their lifetime. Here's how to get your kicks on the Mother Road.

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip: Eugene to Portland and Columbia River Gorge
Beach Trips and Ideas, Fall Travel Ideas, Near & Far, North America, Oregon, Outdoor Adventures, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Things to Do, Uncategorized, USA, Water, Weekend GuidesWaterfalls, lighthouses, and sea lions, oh my! Here's the ultimate drive itinerary to see the best of the Oregon coast.

How Learning a Language Can Enhance Your Travel Experience
Anything Goes, Travel Tips, UncategorizedI’ve said many times that it’s the people that make a place and I’ve had many instances abroad where I wish I could’ve communicated better. Have you considered learning a language?

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Havasupai Falls from Scoring Permits to Things You Never Thought to Ask (Plus, Detailed Packing List)
Adventure Travel, Arizona, Hiking, National Parks, Near & Far, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Pics, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Uncategorized, USA, Water, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
Sequestered below the rim of the Grand Canyon in Northern Arizona, the magical land of Supai looks like a cross between Narnia, Avatar, and Jurassic Park that few are privileged enough to see. Home to the Havasupai Tribe, or the “People…

7 Hiking Tips for Beginners: How to Get Started Loving the Outdoors (from a Reformed City Girl)
Anything Goes, Hiking, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tips, UncategorizedWant to get started hiking? Anyone can do it. Follow my tips for success on the trail from a city girl converted.

Goa-head and Be Inspired: 7 Beautiful Places to Visit in India
Asia, India, Instagram Travel, Near & Far, Pics, UncategorizedWith so many beautiful places in India, planning a trip can be a daunting task. Whether you seek the rich culture of Rajasthan, the glorious beaches of Goa, or a spiritual pilgrimage in the mountains, here's where to inspire your trip.

48 Hours in Lawrence: Everything to Sip, Savor and See in Kansas’s Top College Town
Kansas, North America, Things to Do, Uncategorized, USA, Weekend GuidesLawrence, is one of the most recognizable cities in Kansas, if for nothing else than the University’s storied sports legacy. But beyond the campus and rowdy bar scene, the city has a whole host of other attractions to entice visitors.