Before I ever picked up a backpack and climbed up mountains with it, I dipped my toe in with glamping and car camping. Even now, I love the flexibility of having an entire car – rather than just a backpack – to fit everything into. It feels, dare I say, luxurious? It may sound silly […]
The Best Snorkeling on the Big Island of Hawaii
Ah, Hawaii. The Big Island is such an incredible place, and not just because of everything above water: the world below the surface of the ocean is equally breathtaking. Needless to say, snorkeling is one of those must-do activities when in Hawaii. With so much coastline to choose from, it might be difficult to know […]
22 Perfect Travel Quotes (with Images!)
It’s no surprise that I’m a believer in the power of solo travel. Over seven years of exploring the world has made me appreciate the freedom of my own company, even in a place that is new to me. Yet solo travel can be intimidating – especially at first. When I traveled to Bangkok by myself for […]
How To Become A Virtual Assistant
This post is written by Ashley, the Director of Business Development here at Be My Travel Muse. I remember sitting in an open-air cafe in Bali, Indonesia, ordering yet another glass of iced matcha latte while working on my laptop. It had been a year since I worked full-time as Kristin’s virtual assistant. Around me […]
34 Things I Know to Be True on my 34th Birthday
Today is my 34th birthday. Two months ago, my plan was to spend today in Thailand. It would’ve been yet another trip in my already-busy-rather-crazy schedule. And now that April, May, and early summer are wiped clean of flights and plans, I’ve settled into a much needed, perhaps healthier routine: Reflection. I’ve spent my life […]