One of the great joys of travel is the epic accidental discovery. Serendipity striking completely off-itinerary, often due to getting lost or getting a sweet tip from a local. My…
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An Epic Solo Roadtrip Exploring The Island Of Naxos, Greece: Things To Do In Naxos
Putting together a Greek island-hopping itinerary is a bit nervewracking, because there are so many amazing islands to choose from. Even once you narrow down…
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What To Expect When Renting A Car & Driving In Naxos, Greece
If you're adding the island of Naxos to your Greek isles itinerary---which, CONGRATS on your good life decisions!---some of the first questions you'll run into…
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Where To Eat (& Drink) In Charleston, SC: 15+ Of The Best Spots For Foodies
It's no secret that my stomach tends to drive my travel itineraries, so I was stoked to (FINALLY!) head to Charleston. The beautiful, historic Southern…
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7 Travel Intentions For 2023
A number of years ago I started setting “travel intentions” to help guide my planning in the coming year. I call them “intentions” rather than “travel goals” because they’re less…
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10 Places I’m Dying To Visit In 2023
It’s time! I love writing this list every year, because it gets me super excited to get started on planning new trips. And I *am* doing better at planning ahead,…
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Santorini Beyond Oia: A Roadtrip Exploring The Island
Located in the Cyclades, a group of about 220 islands southeast of mainland Greece, Santorini is the most-visited island in Greece, and certainly lives up to the visions of white-washed…
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25+ (More) Italian Words You Should Know: Transportation, Food, Safety, & More
I’m a firm believer in trying to learn at least a FEW words in the language of wherever I’m visiting. This is both practical for getting around, and also shows…
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10+ Hidden Gems On Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
Once upon a time, the Dingle Peninsula was—in and of itself—a hidden gem. On my first trip to Ireland in 2011 it was still quite unknown for tourists, always overshadowed…
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5 Winter Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items For Cold Weather Travel
As a person who is miserable being cold, it’s crazy how much winter travel I’ve ended up doing over the years. And that’s because I learned early on which winter…
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A Detailed Guide To Renting A Car & Driving In Ireland
An Ireland roadtrip conjures up images of shimmering green hills, rugged cliffs with crashing waves, rainbows arcing over sparkling blue ocean…and I’m here to tell you that those images are…
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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Travelers (2022)
If you have an avid traveler in your life, you know that they’re a special breed. And shopping for birthday gifts, holidays, and special occasions can be daunting. So to…
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Where To Stay In Key West: Review Of H2O Suites
If you’re planning a trip to the Keys and wondering where to stay in Key West, you’d be justified in feeling a bit overwhelmed by the many tiny-and-creatively-named boutique hotel…