Here on this blog, we tell big truths when it comes to traveling and this post is no exception. It’s probably no surprise that I love foo...

I posted a few pictures recently of the New York Public Library, and I'm going to be perfectly honest with you: none of the photos I took...

One of the most magical experiences in New York was tea at the Plaza Hotel. For those of you who are fans of the movie Bride Wars, yes, i...

Here's the first thing you need to know about my trip to New York City: mom and I went for the theatre (and stayed for many, many other t...

Tis the season for tulips to come popping out of the ground here in Iowa, and we're all so excited to see them after our apparently endle...

It can be easy to feel pressure to squeeze every last drop out of each trip, no matter how long it is, but sometimes that can be hard. It...

You made it to day three! I know the first days really racked up the steps and sights, so you're probably going to be a little tired. Tod...

Welcome back for day two, my wonderful travelers! Today's itinerary takes you to some amazing places outside the city center that are sur...

Whenever someone tells me they're going to Prague, my heart almost explodes almost as fast as my mouth does because I want to give them e...

Remember when you first started planning your trip abroad? Whether it was an extended backpacking trip, a study abroad experience, or a f...

I'm a firm believer that there is nothing better than food and friends. So whenever I can spend much of my day eating food with my friend...

If you don't have a car, chances are you're walking several miles a day. This is especially true when you're in Europe. Public transporta...

It's something nobody likes to talk about but everyone needs to deal with. Money issues and traveling tend to go hand-in-hand. I've exper...

On the whole, I'd have to say I'm a fairly happy person. Scratch that. I'm an expressive person. It doesn't take a lot of effort to know ...

Traveling forced me to grudgingly embrace minimalism and pare down on the bags that I brought with me. Now, I'm not going to lie to you ...

This blog was originally a contribution to outtoseaparentsguide.com, a resource for parents of college-aged children. I'm honored to have...

This Thursday at work, I heard one of my coworkers on the phone say, "Happy Friday Eve!" At first, everyone around chuckled a little and ...

We've all been there. I barely remember the days where I didn't have to stand in the TSA line with my Ziploc baggie of liquids, shuffling...

One day in 2016, when I was traveling with my class in Prague, I found myself in an odd situation. It was one of the first weeks of the p...