I sat on the beach in Bali, overwhelmed by the beauty of the volcanic black sand, the rising sun, and the surfers in the waves. The moment could not have been more perfect, if only it weren’t for the bottles washing up all around me, creating little white specs all along the sand as far […]
The Ultimate Alabama Hills, California Guide
The Alabama Hills is the gateway to Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in California as well as the highest summit in the lower 48. The jagged formation of the mountain makes it a beautiful sight, especially when covered in snow. I’ve driven by it in the Eastern Sierras a few times on my way up […]
Why Traveling Alone as a Woman is Safer than Staying Home
I remember the untimely death of two female travelers in Vietnam making headlines when I was getting ready to leave for the trip that I’d been planning, saving, and frankly stressing over for nearly a year. A couple of girls had mysteriously died, most likely from poisoned drinks. Several close friends sent me this article […]
Suitcases vs. Backpacks: Which One is Better?
Dear friends, it’s time we talk about a hotly debated topic in the travel world – one that divides friend groups – between the stairs and the elevator, anyway: Which reigns supreme between the suitcase and the backpack? Now I used to be a backpack lover all the way. Suitcases made little sense to me, […]
The Best Christmas Markets Near Stuttgart, Germany
I admit, prior to making Germany my adopted home, I was pretty over Christmas. It felt to me like I was always indirectly buying myself a bunch of things that would live in the bottom of my closet for no reason. Then I went to a Christmas market and my cold, Grinch heart grew by […]