THE BLOG
Hiking in Brevard NC has become a yearly summer and winter tradition in my family. I love forest bathing in the summer, seeing all the beautiful flowers and…
Do you love Christmas? I have, ever since I was a little girl. And it has been a dream of mine for a long time to visit the…
The holiday season approaches, can you believe it? It seems like 2020 went by in a crazy blur and at a snail’s pace at the same time. I…
There is something about the fall that always feels like coming home. After spending the past ten years and seven years in Florida, respectively, my sister and I…
I love New Orleans. Everything about the city pulls me in, like a magnetic force. When I’m in New Orleans I imagine a life that I may have…
In recent months, thanks to a few TikTok videos, I have had a huge influx of so many awesome women (and some guys) asking me questions about traveling…
Solo female travel changed my life. Traveling alone gave me confidence and compassion among many, many other things. When I went on my first solo trip, I didn’t…
You Have to Travel Quickly if You Work a 9-5 If you’re like me, you probably have a full-time job and are passionate about traveling. 4-month long trips…
When people ask me about traveling, they usually add one or two sentences onto their inquiries: “I would love to travel, but I just don’t have the money,”…
The Long-Term Travel Narrative I was 23 when I began reading travel blogs. And I was enthralled with the stories of people leaving their 9-5 jobs, giving their…
I can’t imagine a more perfect metaphor for how I feel about Covid-19 than how I feel about hiking. Let me explain… I Used to Hate Hiking. And…
I’ve traveled solo all over the world-from Thailand to New Zealand to numerous places in Europe. And I encourage other people, especially women, to travel solo. One of…
People have all sorts of reasons for why they don’t travel. But for people my age (20/30 somethings), the reason I hear most often is “I can’t afford…
Five years ago I was living in Rome, taking care of two adorable boys during the week, and exploring the city center of Rome on the weekends. However,…
It will happen, when you’re traveling, something bad, or annoying, or horrifying will happen. Travel is a beautiful thing that will transform you into a wonderful, adaptable, loving,…
1 Day in Paris Itinerary Intro and Warning There is something quite powerful about being a single, solo traveler in the city of love. The romance of the…
Falling in Love with Scotland My 4 days in Scotland were nothing short of magical. Thinking back on Scotland, the thing I remember most is the rugged, untamed…
I fell in love with Rome at night-I was 24 years old and the simple pleasure of being young, with no attachments, drinking an orange Bacardi Breezer in…
There is something special in a road trip, something akin to freedom. The open road in front of you, the opportunity to go wherever you want, whenever you…
Why My One Day in Belgrade was Epic Serbia will always hold a special place in my heart. I flew across the world to Serbia, on a plane…
Why Are you Going to Serbia? “Serbia, why are you going to Serbia?” Everyone asked me this question before I left for my trip. And it was usually…
New Zealand’s South Island, believe it or not, is even more beautiful than the North Island. I explored New Zealand’s South Island with Haka Tours during a 16…
Amid a 100-degree Florida summer, I found myself yearning for vast landscapes, grand mountain peaks and snow-covered roads. New Zealand had been on my radar for a while,…
New Orleans, the Big Easy, a city filled with music and soul. Even if you only have a short time in New Orleans, you can still get a…
“So my dear, what are you doing about this depression?” My doctor asks me. I’m laying on my back on a cold table, with only a thin gown…
The Bucket List #5: Skydiving in VA I’m a risk-taker, although you wouldn’t know it unless you really get to know me. Most people view me as a…
Istanbul is located right in the middle of Europe and Asia. It is an amazingly diverse city filled with wonderful smells, sights, and sounds. This Istanbul 2 day…
This past summer marked a really special event for me: the 10th anniversary of the trip that changed me forever. It’s amazing how one decision can alter the trajectory…
When I first visited the Baltic Countries, I felt like I was discovering some hidden gem. Here were three beautiful countries, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, not overtaken by…
Week #1 Shelter in Place My Spring Break was going to consist of me and my boyfriend in Cartagena, Colombia, eating all the food, swimming in the ocean,…
Anthony Bourdain and My Favorite Part of Travel Anthony Bourdain died on June 8th, 2018. On June 9th, 2018, I spent a whole day exploring some of the…
The only thing I knew I wanted to do in Lima was eat Ceviche. All of my friends and web searches directed me to skip Lima and head…
Hiking Palcoyo, the alternative Rainbow Mountain hike, was one of the highlights of my recent trip to Peru. Although not as large, or quite as vibrant as the…
Being Overweight and Traveling My name is Kelly, and I am overweight-that was not easy to say, and this post was not easy to write. I’m embarrassed about…
I have visited Amsterdam 4 times. Once for a 5 hour layover, another time for a weekend getaway with a girlfriend, the third a weekend getaway with my…
Flowers, Flowers, Flowers I always wanted to be a green thumb. My mom would work in our backyard, hands in the soil, pulling weeds, planting flowers, trimming. She…
Prague was my second city that I ever traveled to solo. My first experience traveling solo was to Vienna, which you can read about here. I dubbed Prague…
About the Workouts at a Weight Loss Thailand Retreat The workouts at a weight loss Thailand retreat are no joke. My first few days at Lamai Fitness, I…
Detoxing with Food at Thailand Detox Retreat Talk to any fitness guru and they’ll tell you that the key to losing weight and staying healthy is eating right. When…
A Day at Lamai Fitness, A Weight Loss Retreat in Thailand In this post, I walk you through one at at the Koh Samui health retreat, Lamai Fitness.…
The First Day at Lamai Fitness: This is no Joke It was my first day at Lamai Fitness, a health retreat Thailand and I’m hiking. And as I…
Why a Weight Loss Camp in Thailand? Every summer, I have had the opportunity to travel for an extended period of time. Having summers off is one of…
Vacation time. That’s a sore subject for most Americans. Most Americans only get about two weeks of vacation time a year. This causes us to take very short…
A Magical Experience: The Beer Spa Prague I had never heard of the beer spa Prague experience before. It was not my first trip to Prague- I had…
I first visited Bermuda when I was seven years old. During that trip I walked among moon gates, played in the blue-green ocean with the locals, was captivated…
St Augustine, the oldest city, is one of my favorite cities in the United States. I loved living here, and I still love visiting at least a few…
My first experience with Vienna and solo travel was…not the greatest. In fact, Vienna and I have a bit of a complicated relationship. But, Vienna will always hold…