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Three Days in Zion: Trails, Waterfalls, and Kolob Canyons
Zion National Park had been calling my name long before I ever set foot there — those red cliffs, winding canyons, and surreal landscapes had been sitting on my travel list for years. I finally carved out three full days to…
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Gateway to Zion & Bryce: How to Plan Your Adventure
Every great trip starts with a spark — an image, a story, or a landscape that calls your name until you finally answer. For me, that call came from the countless photos of Zion National Park — those towering canyon walls,…
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10 Smart Travel Tips for Stress-Free Adventures
Early October signals the beginning of Fall Break season! 🍁 Heading out for Fall Break or planning your next big bucket list trip? These smart strategies can help you travel smoother, safer, and with fewer headaches. Over the years I’ve picked…
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Visiting Mont Saint-Michel and the Normandy Beaches: A 4-Day Normandy Itinerary
My bucket list trip through France unfolded in chapters: two days at the French Open in Paris (my second time at Roland Garros!), then four unforgettable days in Normandy before heading south to the Amalfi Coast. Normandy offered a balance of…
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5 Places I’d Go Back to Tomorrow
I’m not usually one to return to the same place twice. There’s so much of the world to see, and my list of dream destinations never stops growing. But Italy changed that. With several trips under my belt, I’ve learned that…
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Ten Things I Don’t Travel Without
Over time, and through trial and error, I’ve figured out which travel essentials I never leave home without. Every trip has taught me something — and little by little, I’ve built my own list of must-haves. These aren’t just things I…
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How to Plan Your Amalfi Coast Trip: Tips You Need to Know
When starting to plan an Amalfi Coast trip, you’ll quickly realize that this dream destination comes with some unique challenges. From when to go, to where to stay, to how to get around, here’s everything you need to know to plan…
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Norway by Sea: Bergen, Geiranger, and Alesund
If you’ve been following along on our journey, you’ll notice these posts are a little out of order. Our Norway travel adventure actually happened between our time in Rome and Iceland, but it deserves its own spotlight. We spent several days…
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The Amalfi Coast: Sun, Sea & A Taste of Heaven
If there’s one destination that feels like a dream brought to life, it’s Italy’s Amalfi Coast. With its pastel-colored villages clinging to cliffs, winding coastal roads, and flavors that linger long after the last bite, this trip was nothing short of…
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Iceland by Sea: A Summer of Fire, Ice & Roman Beginnings
This summer’s travels took us on a journey I’ll never forget — sailing around Iceland, with a short but memorable pre-cruise stay in Rome. I typically shy away from cruises because I much prefer to set my own schedule and go…