When I realized the road trip that I was on was going to be taking me right by a UNESCO World Heritage site, I knew there was going to be no way I was going to not visit it; especially, if the site is Mesa Verde!
Nine States in Nine Days: An American Road Trip
Road trip across America. Nine States in nine days is no easy feat, but it an be done.
Central America Here I Come!!
I have decided to travel to Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. Although I have been to Belize before, I have not been to the other two! The two weeks I will be traveling will be full, adventurous, and with lots of relaxing beach time.
Getting sick in Thailand
Here is my most valuable advice I can give you regarding how to significantly decrease your chances of getting sick in Thailand …DO NOT TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER! The fabulous hot temperature reliever is really nice for the hot Thailand weather, but it really is a vacation killer in disguise.
My near death experience in the Boundary Waters
I almost died Tuesday. We all could have – my sister, two friends, and myself – but I had the near death experience for sure! It involved two canoes, four cocky girls, the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota, and rapids that are more similar to a dam…loaded with rocks! End result: Rapids – 4, Humans – 0!
Getting to travel with my bestie!
I have mostly traveled solo throughout the years. However, last year while I was traveling in Southeast Asia my best friend mentioned that she wanted to travel with me. I had always wanted to travel with a friend, but conflicts…
Brú na Bóinne – A 5,000 year old World Heritage Site!
Brú na Bóinne I did it! I finally made it! I have been to Ireland several times over the past few years and have always wanted to visit the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO site but could never seem to make…
Museums, Sites, and more Museums – Cartagena, Spain!
Museums and Sites of Cartagena, Spain Cartagena, Spain probably would have never been a place that I would have visited if it had not been for a friend of mine suggesting otherwise. I had no idea what to expect…
Baudette, MN – How it turned a city chic into a small town girl
Baudette, MN 4th of July celebration! I grew up in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The town was Blaine and it will forever have a place in my heart. Every year my family and I…
Snorkeling, Bintang, and Fun in the Sun – Gili Islands, Indonesia!
BEAUTIFUL! When I think of the Gili Islands, beautiful is the strongest thought that comes to mind. Beautiful white beaches and a water so clear and blue it is breathtaking. It is no wonder so many choose to become certified…
A swift visit to Bali
Bali is home to many fascinating things – Kopi Luwak coffee, Silver crafts, Batik, volcanos, and rice patties. Oh, and if you want to see amazing greenery, architecture, and temples, then this is the place for you! There are…
Australia – Tips about getting around cheap
Sitting in a plane going to Bali, Indonesia from Australia I find myself reflecting on my time in Auz. Usually, I have some enlightened memory that the country has left upon me, but in this case the first thing that…
Where I am traveling
So here’s the game plan! When I began researching my trip that would take me around the world I had specific places I wanted to visit and experience. These locations included Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal, Egypt, Greece, Spain, Scotland and…
Fiji Time!!
BULA!! When I told everybody that my first international stop for my trip was Fiji, I received a lot of replies stating complete jealousy. Everybody seems to have a romanticized view of Fiji – clear blue waters, clean sandy beaches,…