Growing up in Northern Kentucky and basically living by Cincinnati my whole life, I consider myself a “native” by default. I can be downtown in a fifteen minute drive, so I’ve spent my entire life enjoying the city and what it has offer! Whenever someone mentions they’ll be visiting Cincy, they always ask me “what should I do?” Here is my answer to that question! These tips will give you a good overview of the…
When this elusive nation finally opened to US travelers, it immediately became a hot topic. My trip to Cuba in spring 2018 led me to realize how curious my friends in the US are about life here, and how they can travel here themselves! Details on my Cuba itinerary are in my other blog post. This post is geared towards the logistics of traveling there as a US citizen specifically: Cuba is easily the most…
You’ve decided to dive in and start planning for your adventurous getaway to Ecuador! Maybe you’re backpacking and planning on doing lots of hiking, or maybe you’re making a quick stop on the mainland before the tropical Galapagos. Whatever it is, chances are your trip will find you spending time in Quito- Ecuador’s high altitude, colonial capital city. While there might be modern chain hotels in the newer part of town, if you want to…
Savannah: A classic, colonial town filled with canopies of branches that shade its city squares while they drip haunting Spanish moss from their branches. Its historic district is renowned for its photogenic beauty. Once you walk around for a bit in that humid, salty air you can’t help but want to take things slow. Walk with purpose, and admire its incredible grand homes and architecture! Savannah dates back to 1733, a very old town by…
When a traveler isn’t traveling, they’re probably thinking about traveling. If you’re not out exploring the world, one of the nicest things is to have a little bit of travel inspiration around you at home. Here are a few ideas of how to decorate your space with a travel theme! These are all photos from my own house, and while I know it’s not everyone’s style, these decorations might give you some inspiration! Here are my…
With so many blogs singing the praises of beautiful Cuzco, Peru and giving great advice on what to do there, what about advice on what NOT to do? That's where I come in! As a traveler who has had a mishap or two, here are a few pieces of advice of things you should avoid: DON'T come to the city not knowing very much about its history. It won’t be nearly as interesting or meaningful…
Don’t get me wrong- I had a fantastic experience during my time in Egypt. Despite its flaws, I still HIGHLY encourage visiting this fascinating nation. My goal with this post is not to complain or incite fear, but to make you the most informed traveler you can be. The hope is that after reading this, you are prepared for what you may come across, and will have a better experience overall. 1.) Yes, it is…
As one of the largest and most famous cities on Earth, New York City attracts incredible numbers of tourists every year. For a quick visit to the "city that never sleeps", here are a few places to start! Like so many other great cities, such as London, Paris, Tokyo, and even Istanbul – there’s so much to see and do that it becomes difficult to plan a trip. Hopefully this post will give you some…
Advice for a salty but sweet experience! The Dead Sea is a place I’d dreamed for years of visiting! I had the chance to finally swim in its salty waters while traveling through Jordan. With a salt concentration of a staggering 34% (8.6 times saltier than ocean water!), it makes for a truly unique experience! The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth, and hosts no life in its waters. Despite this, it can…
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…
