That’s right, I’m going to China…as in, right now! By the time this post is published on the blog, I’ll be somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, on my way to a country that I’ve never before had the pleasure of…
What’s in My Suitcase: My Travel Style & Clothing Essentials
So, this is my first ever style/fashion-related post…um, frankly because I don’t consider myself to be particularly “in the know” about clothing trends or brands. Like, at all! But by some stroke of luck I’ve managed to impress more than…
A Seaside Stay at Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
Perched on a coastal cliff along a rural stretch of California’s Highway 1, the Point Montara Lighthouse has protected sailors from the rugged, hazardous coastline for more than 140 years. …And for the last 37 of those years, it has…
Brutally Honest Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers
Safety tips for solo female travelers are – thankfully – not a rare topic of discussion on travel blogs, forums, and websites. But as someone who has a fair bit of experience with traveling solo (especially in destinations in South…
Ultimate Nicaragua Itinerary: Nicaragua in 1, 2, or 3 Weeks
Wait, what? Did we teleport back in time to late 2015/early 2016? Why am I writing about Nicaragua now, more than a year after returning from my Central America backpacking trip? The thing is, I’ve written a good bit about Nicaragua…
Free Honeymoon?! Here’s How We Booked Our Entire Honeymoon for $0
Free honeymoon…? Kiiiiinda sounds like a spammy email you’d get in your junk folder advertising that “YOU’RE THE LUCKY WINNER OF A FREE LUXURY VACATION,” right? Well believe it or not, Derek and I actually spent a whopping $0 on…
Rain During Your Vacation? How to Keep Rain from Ruining Your Travels
We’re standing near a sidewalk curb in Antigua, Guatemala, protected from the torrential downpour around us by a small outcropping of tiled roof, estimating how long it will take us to run to the other side of the street. We…
California Living: First Two Months in Our New Home!
It’s a bit hard to believe that it’s already been two whole months since we packed up our belongings and moved from Houston, TX to Santa Clara, CA…but at the same time, it almost feels like it’s been so much longer…
The Ultimate Guide to 2 Weeks in Croatia
Croatia is a fabulous option for anyone who’s looking to see something a little “different” on their next trip to Europe. If you’ve already seen the classics of Western Europe like France and Italy, Croatia presents a slightly more off-the-beaten path…
Why Working Remotely is the New “Quitting Your Job to Travel”
“Save up money, quit your job, travel the world, and repeat.” It sounds nice – so nice, in fact, that an entire industry was built on pretty much this exact mantra (hello, travel blogging!)…But you know what sounds even nicer?…
