Find travel guides, planning tips, advice, and resources for where you want to go for all the destinations I’ve visited! Everything is sorted by country and/or state for easy searching. Great for dreaming, planning, and making your trip a reality!
I think it’s obvious why I wanted to see Newfoundland puffins. The clown-like creatures know how to put on a show, flying and diving and making the funniest noises on earth. They’ve got outlandishly orange beaks that are so ridiculous they shed them in the winter, exposing a grey beak underneath. People call them the […]
There are 600,000 Puffins in Newfoundland. Here’s Where to See Them Read More »
Rocky Mountain National Park captures your heart immediately: snowy summits provide a gorgeous backdrop, alpine forests and fresh air are waiting to be explored, and there’s wildlife everywhere if you’re willing to look. While many people visit on a day trip from Denver, you’ll want 3 days in Rocky Mountain National Park if you want
3 Days in Rocky Mountain National Park (for Hikers!) Read More »
Although there are lots of reasons to visit Newfoundland, it was “Iceberg Alley” that most caught my attention. Icebergs in Newfoundland are so reliable that an entire industry has formed around taking tourists out to see the best bergs. And it’s easy to understand why — some of these icebergs can be as large as
Even if Newfoundland wasn’t on your bucket list before, hear me out. Its Viking history dates back to 1000 A.D. and John Cabot arrived with the Brits in 1497. Yet, somehow, this part of Canada is still unknown by most modern travelers. In a world where overtourism is creeping into dozens of destinations, it was
You Can Be the First to Visit Newfoundland if You Go Soon Read More »
I didn’t plan on going to Budapest last year. I was in the Czech Republic and didn’t love it, so I switched gears and hopped a train to Hungary — literally booking my accommodation while I was on the train. Without research or planning, this shouldn’t have been a great trip. Something should’ve gone wrong.
A Mini-Guide to Budapest Because Everyone’s Going This Year Except Me Read More »
Sitting along the Atlantic ocean, Morocco is one of those places that leaves you awestruck by what North Africa has to offer. Blending cultural influences of Berber, Arabian, and European origins, there are a multitude of places to visit in Morocco — each with their own personality and travel highlights. Even though I love the
With thousands of islands in the Stockholm archipelago, narrowing them down for a day trip is challenging! Most websites mention how incredible a Stockholm archipelago cruise is, but few bother pointing you in the right directionin a single guide. I figured if I had to spend hours looking into all my options, I might as
You guys know me: I plan all my own trips, possibly even to a fault. I read, research, and ask questions. I keep detailed notes in Google Docs and keep reading until I’m all-consumed with information overload. It’s not that I think I know every destination better than the experts, just that I’m a little
When are Group Tours a Good Idea? Here are 8 Trips to Look Into Read More »
Truth be told, I went to Maria Island National Park in hopes of seeing kangaroos. I knew all about the Tasmania Painted Cliffs, but I figured they were wouldn’t be that impressive in person. We weren’t going at the right time of day for ideal lighting to bring out the colors and I thought they’d
The Tasmania Painted Cliffs on Maria Island are Spectacular Read More »
Planning Nanjing was an exercise in patience. Since it’s not as popular as other Chinese cities, there aren’t as many articles about it (and fewer still on the actual coordination of visiting, rather than just inspiration). But if I can do it, so can you — especially since I’m about to share how to spend
One Day in Nanjing (The Nitty Gritty Specifics!) Read More »
