A Not-Quite-Portland Weekend: Slow Travel, Great Food, and Friends
You ever planned a trip, get wildly excited, and build a list so long you’d need a week to get through it? To say that’s what happened this past weekend is an understatement. I don’t know what we were thinking,…
A Cozy Traveler’s Gift Guide
This post is for the girlie girls who love to travel, are a little quirky, and don’t need much to have a good time. We’re the ones who get just as excited planning a trip as actually taking it. We’re…
What’s In My Weekend Bag: Portland Edition
Many of you don’t know this because I talk about Seattle so much, but I was actually raised in Oregon. Hillsboro, to be exact, which is roughly 20 minutes outside of Portland. I’m beyond excited to go home for the…
The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Munich
Another wonderful stop on my 8-week sabbatical abroad was none other than world-famous Munich. From the medieval architecture to the largest pretzels you’ve ever seen, Germany has been on my bucket list for years. Being able to go during the…
My Favorite European Christmas Markets
I cannot believe this year will mark two whole Christmases since I quit my job to travel for eight months. During that time, I made a point to visit some of the world’s most magical holiday markets – both the…
9 Reasons to Visit New York City in Winter
In honor of a new major and a bit of daydreaming about New York City, I’ve been determined to visit the US’s favorite city in either winter or spring of the new year. 9 Reasons to Visit New York City…
7 Best Things to do Solo in Queenstown, New Zealand!
This post has been a long time coming, and I’m honestly surprised I haven’t written it sooner because Queenstown, New Zealand, is one of the most beautiful and majestic places I’ve ever had the privilege of visiting. Queenstown, often called…
Feeling Thankful, Finally Settled, and So Grateful
For the first time in my life, I feel settled and at home. It’s a quiet kind of joy. I woke up thankful this morning, surrounded by my tiny little comforts, and I had a moment of peace and reflection.…
Where I’m Dreaming of Traveling Next (Near and Far)
Lately, I’ve been feeling that familiar itch to plan trips again. Not the kind that require months of preparation and long flights (though I love those too), but the kind that start with a quick drive, an overnight bag, and…
Seattle in the Rain: Best Budget-Friendly Activities for Autumn
There’s no denying that everything is more expensive these days – especially this year. Many of us are doing our best to travel (and have fun!), but it’s top of mind to find budget-friendly activities while exploring. This list is…
