I’m trying something a bit different here on the blog! Since moving to England, I thought I’d write more of a personal style post each week about settling in and adjusting to life across the pond. I think it’s nice for friends and family (and readers in general!) to know what I’m up to, but… Read More Living In England: Week 1
Seeing the sun set over the beautiful New York City skyline was the number one thing on my bucket list for my trip to the Big Apple. Not only was I so excited to catch all the buildings during the pink glow of sunset, but I also wanted to see the concrete jungle all lit… Read More Visiting The Top Of The Rock At Sunset
My first trip to New York City was amazing—and it certainly won’t be my last! But as one of the most visited cities in the world and by far the most popular in the United States, I was fairly hesitant about the prices. Having heard nothing but how horribly expensive NYC is, I found that… Read More 12 Free Things to Do in New York City
I’m writing this post from my new home, in England!!! Moving to England has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, but I wanted to take some time to share some of my thoughts about this big change in a more personal-style post. This is so different from my previous trips to England, and very… Read More First Thoughts On Moving Abroad
It’s no secret that England has some of the most quaint and charming towns you can find. Having spent a whole lot of time in England, with extensive travel to all corners of the country, I’m always on the hunt for those cute towns with the cobblestone streets that seem to transport you back in… Read More 10 Charming Towns To Visit In England
This blog post has been a long time coming! Not only is Minneapolis my hometown (born and raised in the 612), but it is also one of my absolute favorite cities in the world. This summer I’ve done my best to really get out and explore this amazing place that I get to call home—and… Read More The Top 25 Things to Do in Minneapolis, My Favorite City
Well, this should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me! I have officially received my UK visa, and I’m moving to England! I fly out on Wednesday, October 12th. All the pictures in this post are from York, where I’ll be moving to. I have so many feelings about this—I am feeling ALL… Read More Surprise! I’m Moving To England
It’s no secret that I love history. In particular, British history, and especially Tudor history! I’m a huge history buff and one of my favorite parts of traveling is going to places where significant events happened! With so many Tudor-related places in England, there is no shortage of sites to visit—especially in London. And trust… Read More 10 Tudor Places to Visit in London
No matter who you ask, everyone will say that extensive travel will change you. How? What exactly changes? Some of the ways you change after a long trip are immense and indescribable and you can’t put them into words. But sometimes the ways you change are tangible and noticeable and are things that impact your… Read More 13 Little Ways Travel Changed My Life
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” –Samuel Johnson London is one of my favorite cities in the entire world. I am so in love with this city! Ever since I first visited in July 2011, I’ve been hooked. London’s… Read More 25 Places You Can’t Miss In London
Everyone knows about hacking your way to travel on the cheap. Credit cards, rewards programs, frequent flier miles, bonus points—you name it, someone somewhere out there has hacked it. Despite traveling quite a lot before my big trip in March, I had never had a credit card with rewards. I’d never gotten any bonuses, I… Read More Review: Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card (Or, How I Went to Las Vegas For Free)
Las Vegas may be one of the most fun destinations I’ve been to in the US. If you’re visiting for the first time, check out my previous post to get the lowdown on Vegas before you go! But what all should you do once you get there?! All of the casinos have their own personality,… Read More 10 Free Sights You Can’t Miss In Las Vegas
It’s that time of year again: the Great Minnesota Get-Together has arrived! Although most states in the US have their own state fair every year, Minnesota’s is one of the biggest and best in the nation (although I might be slightly biased). The largest daily attendance in the country, and trailing only behind Texas in… Read More 12 Tips For The Minnesota State Fair!
One of my first big milestones: I’ve officially been blogging for 6 months now! Even though I was writing for months before I actually started my blog (and I had a free blog during my year abroad), this is a big milestone for me. When I bought my hosting and domain name, I wasn’t totally… Read More 6 Months Of Blogging!
Las Vegas, Sin City, the Gambling Capital of the World: it’s one of the most popular destinations in America. Synonymous with gambling and partying, I can honestly say Vegas was everything I expected and more. Vegas is literally SO MUCH FUN, as long as you’re over 21 and can drink and gamble!!! So to make… Read More 5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Las Vegas
Wales is a small European country that is all too often disregarded on trips to Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and the United Kingdom (which is the three countries in Great Britain and Northern Ireland). If Wales is included on a trip itinerary or plan, usually only the capital, Cardiff, is mentioned as worthy… Read More Should You Bother Going To Wales?
One of my goals this summer was to visit more of my own country. Seeing as I have a job and don’t have a lot of cash in my travel budget right now, I’ve been doing my best to explore my home city/state and more of the Midwest region in general. With one of my… Read More 36 Hours In Kansas City
Road trippin’ in America is one of the most cliché yet authentic trips you can take. The US of A is a massive country, and driving is still the best way to get around—especially when gas prices are so low! So about two weeks ago, I set off from Minneapolis to road trip out to… Read More A South Dakota Road Trip
Badlands National Park, located in the southwestern part of South Dakota (and close to the Black Hills National Forest) is an absolutely stunning park full of natural beauty and rich geological history. The Scenic Badlands Loop (highway SD 240) brings visitors along a winding road with phenomenal views, and hiking in the rugged terrain is… Read More 15 Pictures To Make You Want To Visit the Badlands
The province of Quebec in Canada is famous for being a hub of Francophone culture in North America. On my trip last summer to Quebec City, I sometimes felt like it was a tiny snapshot into a European town—with plenty of charm to go around! The city is old, lively, and beautiful, and a hot… Read More What Not To Miss In Quebec City
