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
Located in northern Minnesota on the edge of Lake Superior, Duluth is one of the most popular destinations for visitors heading up north. While I’ve been several times throughout my life, I’ve visited Duluth twice as an adult in the past two years. It’s a fun city with lots to keep you busy! While it’s… Read More Making The Most Of A Trip To Duluth
The North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota is one of the most popular places to go “up north.” As Lake Superior is the third largest freshwater lake in the world by volume, and the largest lake in North America (making it the biggest of all of the Great Lakes), there’s a whole lot to… Read More A Guide For Your North Shore Road Trip
The North Shore is one of Minnesota’s most popular northern destinations. Highway 61, along Lake Superior between Duluth and Grand Portage, is a National Scenic Byway with some of the most stunning views. And yes, it really is just as beautiful in real life! So what are you waiting for?! Here are 10 photos to… Read More 10 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Minnesota’s North Shore
Making the decision to travel solo can be daunting. Will I have fun? Will I get lonely? What am I going to do by myself? I LOVE traveling solo, and have felt that the experience has fundamentally shaped who I am as a person today. People tend to think that when you travel solo, you’re… Read More How To Make Friends When You Travel Solo
A lot of travelers are put off by Scandinavia and its obscenely high prices (including yours truly, who has yet to feel financially secure enough to return!). Sweden is notoriously expensive: everything from accommodation to food to beer all seems to be shockingly costly. As a traveler who prides herself on the ability to travel… Read More Can You Really Visit Stockholm On A Budget?
What should you do with your money when you travel abroad? This is probably one of the most complicated questions for any trip. Through trial and error (and many mistakes), I’ve managed to figure out some tips and tricks for how to deal with your finances when you travel internationally. Of course, different destinations will… Read More 20 Tips For Handling Money Abroad
A trip to Africa can be one of the most amazing experiences. For a (white, privileged) Westerner like myself, it was eye-opening and definitely a big culture shock. If you find yourself planning a trip to southeastern Africa, a visit to Zambia is one you can’t miss! Before my trip (my first ever to the… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Zambia
