Istanbul is a city that cannot be sufficiently described without being seen. At one corner you've traveled back in time to haggle for spices. At the the next, you're taking a modern trolley to a perfectly curated museum. This city seems to wear a veil of mystery, and is so many things in one. The Constantinople of the ancient world, Istanbul is located on the bridge between two continents, and this is apparent in so…
Iceland, the land of ice and fire, has become a pretty huge deal lately. This isolated Scandinavian nation was “off the radar” for a while, but has recently seen explosive growth. Lately it seems like everybody is traveling here- and for good reason! I traveled to Iceland for a ten day road trip with my husband in August of 2016. The lack of traffic and easily navigable roads make this an ideal place to explore…
While this post may not be directly related to travel, I do think that feeling confident in your appearance and having healthy hair can definitely impact your mood while on the road! So, when the opportunity arose for me to try HASK's new Biotin Boost Thickening Collection, I knew I had to give it a try. [caption id="attachment_2696" align="aligncenter" width="389"] The products - ready to travel! ;)[/caption] For someone like me with crazy-thin and fine…
"Awe: An emotion variously combining veneration and wonder,that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime" Sometimes when you travel, you arrive at a new place and can’t help but feel a bit disappointed. You might even feel guilty for feeling that way- you're in a new place after all. Isn’t everything supposed to be exciting and new and wonderful when you travel? Sometimes, unfortunately, that feeling is inevitable. Maybe something you built up…
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest point, is a bucket list item for many travelers. Ascending the blue and white peak hovering over the African savanna is an image and goal that many aspire for- but it's not always easy. The Niemers are an adventurous husband and wife duo who decided to take on the challenge of hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro. It wasn't something for me, but my childhood friend Christina and her husband Greaham were…
The Emerald Isle is a lush, green country that most travelers aim to visit at some point in time. Ireland's local culture, traditions, history, and nature draw you in… or is it the pubs? Here is my itinerary for a 10 day independent Ireland road-trip Day 1: Fly in to the Shannon Airport. Pick up your rental car, and make a quick stop in the thatch-roof village of Adare. Stay the night in Killarney- my…
Many people haven’t heard of the small Eastern-European country of Montenegro, nor its medieval city of Kotor. In their defense, it just recently gained its independence in 2006! Despite being new to the scene, I have a feeling it’s about to be on the radar of travelers worldwide. Its natural beauty, kind people, and affordability are going to start drawing more and more visitors each year. On a two-week trip through the Balkans with my…
The hills are alive... with the sound of music! While you won’t encounter many locals raving about this classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, the vast majority of tourists to Salzburg will be! Growing up with a mom who is absolutely enamored by the musical retelling of the Von Trapp family story, I’ve always dreamed of seeing the places from that timeless and classic film. In the summer of 2012, I was fortunate enough to visit…
While Tanzania may not be your typical honeymoon destination, that's where my husband and I headed in January 2015! This trip combined an African Safari with beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar. We planned the trip independently, but our safari company helped! This itinerary was perfect, allowing us to get a true taste of the diversity Tanzania offers. Here was our schedule: [gallery type="circle" link="none" ids="2175,2213,2142"] All photos were taken by either myself…
The Indonesian island of Bali is a timeless travel destination that offers enough activities, sightseeing and relaxation to last a lifetime. There are many unique excursions and sights you just won’t find anywhere else. This fascinating island in Indonesia will enchant you- and I think you'll see why. Check out a list of the top 10 activities to do in Bali, according to a local: [gallery type="circle" link="none" ids="2083,2094,2092"] Activity #1: Mount Batur To experience the spectacular beauty…
