I know many people travel on a budget, and I am a big fan of the bootstrapper traveler. So I understand why so many people claim “why pay extra for all those shots and insurance?" as their travel mantra. I have been one of those people! But after doing the research, I am strongly starting to think I have been wrong all along. Maybe paying the money for those many shots and Continue Reading
How to Plan Your Solo Trip – Budgeting
Budgeting. Either you love it or hate it. I can't say I've always been the best budgeter, but through my travels around the world, I have learned what you need to plan for - and the certain things you just can't anticipate. So as you begin planning your solo trip, start with the below. I promise you, you will feel better knowing you have a budget and plan in place as you start Continue Reading
Arches National Park – Delicate Arch Hike
The Delicate Arch Delicate Arch has become the unofficial symbol of Utah. Towering eighty feet over hikers, Delicate Arch is one of the highlights of Arches National Park, and needs to be experienced in person to be really be appreciated. The pictures don’t do it justice! Do not leave Arches National Park without seeing the Delicate Arch. The emblematic arch appears on the Continue Reading
How to Plan for Your Solo Trip – Breaking it down
Planning trips is one of my favorite things to do on the planet. I like it so much my best friend Shanelle once told me I should start charging people to plan their trips for them. Is this next business venture? Probably not. But do I have a true passion for planning and executing any type of trip abroad? Absolutely. Because there are many ways to go about planning any trip, Continue Reading
Finally! A REAL Travel Blog
The Past I've been thinking a lot about the idea of a "travel blog" lately, and this small space on the internet that I call home. Do they even coincide anymore? I mean, this was a travel blog when I first started, but now... I am not sure. I've struggled over the last seven years since starting this site with what I wanted to do with it. In the past, I have talked about my Continue Reading