Category: Destinations
Why Europe is the Perfect Destination for First-Time Travelers
Europe was the very first place I ever traveled in for an extended period of time. When I was 20, my sister, my best friend, and I bought backpacks on Amazon, packed them WAY too full, and set out to see Europe for 6 weeks. We took the train from country to country, stayed in…
5 Cities in Germany You Never Knew You Needed to Visit
We all know and love Berlin and Munich. But there is so much more to see in Germany than in the big cities! Even locals don’t realize how many hidden gems surround them: Medieval cities with a rich cultural heritage and astounding architecture. If you’re considering traveling to Germany and it’s your first time visiting,…
Falling Back in Love with Travel in Iceland
The airport was insane. A line that loops back not twice, but four times, before heading up the stairs to customs. We had arrived in Iceland – four planes from the U.S. carrying tourists who were ready to reemerge from a really long year and a half without travel prepared to fall back in love…
14 Unforgettable Texas Bucket List Adventures
*As the 2nd largest state in the USA, TX has so much to offer. Here’s the ultimate Texas bucket list from a local’s perspective. But, beware, these will make you fall in love with the Lone Star State* No matter who you are or why you’ve found yourself in Texas, there’s an adventure waiting for…
Visit Cleveland: Ohio’s Unexpected Coast
When you imagine a coast, Ohio likely isn’t the first state that pops into your mind. It’s true. The Buckeye State doesn’t offer salty seas and ocean air, but it does provide a stunning coastline filled with fantastic beaches and exciting stops along the way. This coast, spanning the Great Lake Erie, offers an…
Travel and Our Planet: Iceland was So Beautiful it Hurt
At some point along my first long drive in Iceland, my friend, Yael, fell asleep sitting shotgun as I rounded the sea-side cliff roads on our way up the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Sometimes as you’re driving the less flat stretches of the Ring Road, you’ll be going up a hill and you can’t see beyond the…