Jealousy Almost Made Me Quit Travel Blogging I’m not kidding around. This title is not clickbait. Not even close. I seriously almost quit travel blogging this month. It was not a good time, my friends, not a good time at all. As you know, I’ve been running this website for a little more than three years…. Keep Reading
Your Ultimate Guide to Camping on Vancouver Island
Camping on Vancouver Island Ready to go camping on Vancouver Island? You picked an excellent choice for your upcoming outdoor trip! I rave about Canada on this blog all the time. Personally, I think Canada is one of the best destinations for solo female travelers. And Canada’s natural beauty? Is second to none. Photo fail to do… Keep Reading
Confession: I Have A Fear of Eating Alone in Public
My Fear of Eating Alone in Public Time for a confession, ya’ll. I have a tremendously big fear of eating alone in public. Yup, it’s true. I know it’s irrational. I know it’s silly. I know none of the restaurant’s fellow patrons really negatively judge me for enjoying a – gasp! – solo meal. I know the waiting… Keep Reading
On Summer Vacation, the Jersey Shore, and Self-Love
My Thoughts on Summer Vacation Yaaaaay, school’s out for summer and it’s time for a shiny life update! Summer is a season that’s often packed to the brim with exciting travel plans, but as for me, I’m rediscovering lots of self-love on my summer vacation. Awwwww. Or at least I’m championing self-love as my personal… Keep Reading
Why I Blog About Travel and Mental Health
Travel and Mental Health This has been a shitty week. Sorry for swearing, but there’s no other way to convey my emotions here. It’s rough, and I’m still feeling overwhelmed by all the news. I know I’m not alone either, given the many beautiful reflections on my twitter and instagram feeds. As you all know, this… Keep Reading
Exploring Barrio de las Letras or Madrid’s Literary Quarter
Welcome to the Literary Quarter of Madrid: Barrio de las Letras Barrio de las Letras is one of Madrid’s most beautiful neighborhoods, and a perfect spot for literary nerds. This is an area of the Spanish capital that you mustn’t miss especially if you’re in love with the eloquence of the written word. Think about it:… Keep Reading
The Flight that Made Me Terrified of Flying
Ever Wonder What Made Me Scared to Fly? I’m terrified of flying, but I wasn’t always scared of soaring in the air. Funny given my blog has fifty million posts on this damn topic (more on that below!). Honestly, as a child and teenager, I never understood why people felt apprehension boarding a plane. It… Keep Reading
Visit Staffa: Plan Your Visit to Scotland’s Coolest Island
Visit Staffa Because It’s “Oh So” Epic Confession: I’m a bit of a princess and when I chose to visit Staffa, I was challenged. Sure, I slept in a tent for two weeks in Canada and lived without running water on Utklippan, but I’m still a sucker for fancy steak dinners and Jimmy Choo sunglasses. And let’s… Keep Reading
When Disaster Strikes A Place You Love
Paradise Coast, You’re In My Thoughts As most of you already know, we’ve had a very active hurricane season in the United States. Very active. To make things worse, it’s not even close to finished yet. Most recently, Hurricane Irma dominated the headlines. This monster storm wrecked havoc on the Caribbean Islands, Cuba, and Florida…. Keep Reading