With the end of the year comes a new world of travel possibilities. You can spend December fully embracing the chill of the season, or find a warm getaway if that’s more of your style! Good thing the United States offers opportunities for travelers of all types, with destinations scattered throughout the country. Starting from […]
19 Best Countries to Travel Alone for the First Time
Hey, I know that going on your first solo trip can be nerve-wracking, from deciding to go, to planning it, to actually going. I was surprised to find — and I think this is a common experience — that the hardest part was making the decision to go. Once I was on the road, everything […]
The 10 BEST Things to Do in Venice, Italy
A few travel destinations are known to be romantic: Paris, Santorini, the Maldives, and Venice, to name a few. As someone who is in a relationship but also loves traveling alone, I often wonder if I’d still enjoy a romantic destination by myself. When a weeklong work trip to Venice came up for my partner, […]
How to Spend One Day in Milan
Known as the fashion capital of Italy, Milan’s impressive array of architecture, boutique shopping, and delicious food (it’s Italy, after all!) all make it the perfect start to a Northern Italy adventure. If you’re trying to pack as much into your Italian adventure as possible and only have a day to devote to Milan, then […]
My Birth Story: A Crazy Fast Labor and Positive Induction
In the early morning of June 27 I started feeling strong cramps in my pelvis, reminiscent of period pains, but worse. It was around 3am and I got out my contraction timer. They were measuring 5-8 minutes apart! I was 39 weeks and 1 day. This was it, right? They were weak but unmistakable – […]