It's been a longtime goal of mine to get my nephews and nieces traveling as soon as they were old enough. As one of my nephews turned 10, it seemed like the perfect age to begin expanding his view of the world. Ideally, I was looking to plan a trip where we could, not only see but be a part of local daily life. To accomplish this, I set out to find a volunteer project where … [Read more...]
How I Travel the World with a Sun Allergy (and How You Can, Too)
When the temperatures rise and the weather turns towards summer, you can hear the collective rejoicing. Gone are the long dark days of winter, replaced by the long, warm, sunny days of summer! Sun-filled beach photos and sunny adventures clog the social media feeds of my family, friends, and fellow travel bloggers. :) Unfortunately, I'm not exactly running to bask in … [Read more...]
Is the New York CityPASS Really Worth It?
I'm all about finding great travel deals which is why I want to share about New York CityPASS. So many fantastic readers have emailed me and left comments telling how helpful the NYC info on the blog has been and how it has helped them plan a successful trip. Yay! An NYC question that keeps coming up, though, is about the New York CityPASS. Is the New York CityPASS really … [Read more...]
10 Valuable Lessons Learned from Traveling
On the surface, saying travel helps you grow is so cliché. Yes, it happens to be the truth, but what does it really mean? The lessons learned from traveling are certainly different for everyone depending on who they are and their experiences. With my travels for the year now finished and a new year of possibilities on the horizon, I wanted to reflect on my lessons learned … [Read more...]
25 Best Selling Travel Products on Amazon
Amazon sells an astounding 390 million+ products! It's a fantastic place to look for anything you'd ever need to buy, including travel gear, cameras, and everything in between. But, isn't it sometimes SO overwhelming to search through so many products?! You start to compare prices and read reviews to make the best possible purchase. If you're like me, you've lost hours … [Read more...]
