We all have those friends that are always traveling, making us jealous with their Instagrams and you just think, “how can they possibly keep affording these trips?!” For the longest time I thought the same thing. Then one day I just decided to be that person. I grabbed a pen and paper, opened my mobile …
To The End of Highway 1
For our latest excursion, O and I decided to hit up South Beach, Miami (my recommendation, solely motivated by a need to check in on home). Naturally, given Miami’s proximity to the Keys, a detour to this turquoise archipelago was mandatory. Literally the best idea ever. The water is so blue it’s distracting. Fun facts …
Solo Travel: It’s Not What You Think
Everyone says it’s the scariest and most amazing experience of your life. And although it’s true that you always need to be cautious about it, it’s definitely something that you NEED to try. Solo travel comes in a variety of forms so don’t worry about “doing it right.” You can bring a friend. Power to …
Home Base
I’m from a little retirement community in Florida called Naples. It’s not the most (actually the least) exciting place to grow up in but definitely a tourist’s (snowbird’s) paradise. The sun always seems to be shining, every palm tree looks symmetrical and every lawn looks manicured. In the summer the air smells like humidity and …
The Correct “Plan : Wing It” Ratio
As a serial planner by nature, I write this more as a story of conversion than anything. Let me start by saying there is NOTHING wrong with planning your trip. It’s great to have focus, a pool of sights to see, knowledge of transportation and lay of the land, etc. But a schedule with time …