How to Travel to Antarctica: The Ultimate Guide

December 20, 2019 44 Comments »

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Traveling to Antarctica is a bucket list item for a lot of people. And I’m lucky enough to have been to Antarctica – not once – but twice. On two occasions, I got to travel to Antarctica and cross a couple of items off my bucket list.  Right there at the top – there it […]

8 Surprising & Fun Things To Do In Cincinnati Ohio

November 22, 2019 8 Comments »

things to do in Cincinnati ohio

I know we all have a limited amount of vacation time. I also know that most people are enticed by the exotic, beachy, or popular destinations when you do spend that precious vacation time. So why am I telling you to take that vacation time and travel to Cincinnati? Have I lost my mind? I […]

My Year in Review and Holiday Greetings

December 21, 2018 4 Comments »

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Happy Holidays! I can’t believe it’s my 12th year of doing these holiday videos!  I’m not a video person mainly because I hate editing videos.  It takes me a full 10 to 12-hour day to get this video done.  So every year I don’t think I’ll make the video and then tradition (and guilt) wins […]

Roam Sweet Roam – Solo Car Camping Tips

September 17, 2018 34 Comments »

solo car camping tips

I love the idea of solo car camping. However, even though I’ve been traveling solo all over the world doing outdoor adventures, there’s something about sleeping in my car that makes me feel vulnerable. But sometimes the universe speaks to you and sends you what you need – and that’s exactly how I got over […]

How to Avoid Blood Clots From Flying: Warning Signs + Prevention Tips

August 28, 2018 49 Comments »

blood clots and flying

There are lots of things that can either be frustrating or scary about flying. There’s the lost/delayed luggage, take-off delays, lines at security, turbulence, lack of space, and of course… snakes on planes (at least in Hollywood). However, there’s one pretty serious consequence: blood clots from flying. I’m pretty familiar with all of these annoyances […]

Why You Should Travel More

August 15, 2018 7 Comments »

Vacation Deficit Disorder

I am currently 30,000 feet in the air flying home after an incredible 2 week vacation in India with my niece. These 2 weeks actually felt like about 5 weeks away – but India always has that effect on me since I feel like I am eons away from my normal life when I am […]

Bike Tour Tips From My First Cycling Trip

June 21, 2018 3 Comments »

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Like biking through the landscape of Basque Country, there are lots of ups and downs when taking your first bike tour. With each new adventure comes learning, and my biggest learning was there was no reason to be fearful about it. Fear so often holds us back from doing things we want to do (like […]

8 Things You Should Do Before You Buy Travel Insurance

June 4, 2018 7 Comments »

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I hate insurance shopping. Medical insurance, travel insurance, car insurance – I hate it all. I’ve always referred to travel insurance shopping as the worst thing to do on my trip-planning list. Nothing squashes the excitement of a trip more than reading the fine print of all the ways you can die or things can […]

Hit the Open Road with These Best Drives in the World

May 31, 2018 1 Comment »

best drives in the world

There are a billion best drives in the world, best scenic drives, and best road trip articles out there – and honestly, your best ones are probably the favorite ones you’ve been on. With that in mind, I’ve compiled something a little different. Here, you won’t find the usual list – instead, you’ll find the […]