When I found out I was headed to Maui for the holidays, I was over the moon excited! I’ve travelled all around the world–to offbeat places like Rwanda and Laos–but I’d never traveled to my very own backyard of Hawaii. About 5 keystrokes into research, I quickly learned that The Road to Hana is a must-do; an all-day road…
Category: Adventure
Essential Packing List
for a Long Trip
I traveled for 4.5 months with 1 carry on bag and a back-pack. I made some mistakes with my own packing list. Here are some things I learned so that you can avoid learning the hard way. What makes packing most difficult on lengthy trips is weather changes. Luckily, we chased the sun. (Tip: chase…
Travel Quotes That Inspire
Traveling inspires. Travel teaches. Travel is so much more than a getaway. Below is a round-up of wisdom that highlights the heart and soul of traveling, overlaid atop some of my very own trip captures. What are some of your favorite sayings for the wanderlust? INSPIRATIONAL TRAVEL QUOTES “One’s destination is never a place, but always a new…
The Night Owl Visits the Morning: Mt. Batur, Indonesia
A little different from my typical post, this is an extended version of my entry into the World Nomads 2017 Writing Scholarship–detailing my trek up Mt. Batur to catch the sunrise. I’ll win next year, but no reason not to share :)! The guttural cry of the alarm clock jolts us from sleep. 2:15 AM. Through our hotel window, a pitch…
The Autumn Glow of the Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Bernese Alps is like no other. A ride on a cog railway through this majestic and adventure-ridden region will quite literally drop your jaw. At the start, the emerald waters of Lake Thune will dazzle you. Chugging through narrow stretches of valley, you’ll pass quaint villages dotted with charming swiss chalets that don vibrant,…
Oktoberfest:
12 Rules for the
World’s Greatest Festival
The energy of Munich is absolutely transformed by the rich Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest; with businesswomen commuting to work decked out in intricate dirndls, storefront windows showcasing lederhosen on every street, and thousands of heart-shaped Lebkuchen cookies that seem to hang from the sky. The world’s largest annual folk festival, Oktoberfest attracts over 8 million people from around the world. Inside these…
Pooches of the World
There’s only one thing I love more than traveling…and that is pups. When these two forces collide, I’m pretty sure it feels a lot like attaining enlightenment. This could be a wild idea, but I feel like I am not alone in this sentiment…which is exactly why I put together a melt-worthy compilation of 11 pooches from across…
Dolomites in the Fall:
Land of Italian Giants
When you arrive in the land of Italian Giants, you are instantly in awe. Everywhere you look, lush green trees naturally flow into spectacular rock formations that tower above. Each uniquely enormous mountain tells it’s own beautiful story of erosion. The myriad of colors that slope down from these natural creatures range from the whitest…
Bled, Slovenia:
A Natural Fairy Tale
Let’s talk about fairy tales. Imagine a shimmering emerald lake absolutely surrounded by lush green trees. These trees continue on in all directions, healthily dotting magnificent mountains that cascade up into the bright blue sky and pierce fluffy, white clouds. Now, in the middle of that lake is a tiny island that holds a church…
Budapest’s Hidden Treasure Chest
The dazzling Danube River cuts right through the middle of Budapest, creating two distinct and equally essential parts of the city; Buda and Pest. The Buda side is calm–offering a majestic castle reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire, rolling green hills, and a classic, cobblestoned Old Town. Meanwhile, the Pest side is lively–packed with tree-lined avenues, architecture that crumbles with charm, and an…