The Ultimate Weekend Trip Packing List: What to Pack for a Weekend Getaway

The Ultimate Weekend Trip Packing List: What to Pack for a Weekend Getaway

One thing I’ve always excelled at is packing light.  I’ve been to the Arctic twice in the winter — using just a carry-on. A six-week trip spanning Moldova, Ukraine, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Portugal — also in a carry-on. I even went on a five-month backpacking trip through Europe and Morocco, with temperatures…

32 of the Quirkiest, Most Colorful Cities in the World

There’s nothing I like more than traveling around colorful cities and neighborhoods teeming with bright hues. I’m usually already wide-eyed and thrilled to be traveling somewhere new. Add bursts of color in unexpected places and I suddenly find myself inspired and dare I say, even a little giddy?pin Since I’m always adding to my ridiculously never-ending…

21 Wonderful Things to Do in Berlin in Winter [2023]

21 Wonderful Things to Do in Berlin in Winter [2023]

Germany’s most international city, Berlin, is the perfect destination any time of the year — but we especially love Berlin in winter. Home to stunning museums, impressive landmarks, vibrant nightlife, and an endless choice of international restaurants, Berlin is a buzzing city with something for every traveler’s taste. While it’s true that the winter weather…

Salzburg Itinerary: How to Spend a Perfect 2 Days in Salzburg

Salzburg Itinerary: How to Spend a Perfect 2 Days in Salzburg

I’m someone who likes to jam-pack her vacations with as many awesome places as possible. But I also struggle with the FOMO that comes with only giving yourself a day or two in each place. Luckily, I can say with confidence that two days in Salzburg is genuinely the perfect amount of time to see…

29 of the Most Bucket List-Worthy Ecotourism Destinations

29 of the Most Bucket List-Worthy Ecotourism Destinations

There’s no denying that in a lot of the world, mass tourism is a serious problem. Many beautiful destinations are buckling under the weight of their own popularity, as they struggle to maintain the pristine landscapes and conserve wildlife. But equally so, there are also countless destinations that prioritize ecotourism and conservation and minimize their…

The Ultimate USA National Parks Bucket List: 30 Can’t-Miss Parks

The Ultimate USA National Parks Bucket List: 30 Can’t-Miss Parks

Planning a summer outdoors and want to see the best USA national parks the country has to offer? I’ve curated my bucket list national parks in the USA from East Coast to West (staying in the lower 48 states, as I know many people this year are trying to avoid flying). I’ve covered national parks…

Ziplining in Monteverde: 7 Best Monteverde Canopy Tours (+ My Tips!)

Ziplining in Monteverde: 7 Best Monteverde Canopy Tours (+ My Tips!)

One of the most popular activities in the Monteverde Cloud Forest area is taking one of the many Monteverde zipline tours through the mist-shrouded canopy. Why wouldn’t it be? Costa Rica is one of the best places to zip line in the world (this country invented it, after all!). And ziplining in Monteverde is especially…