As some of you may have seen on my instagram feed or on my Facebook page (shameless plugs here), last week I was featured on one of my favorite podcasts, Side Hustle School. As an avid listener of the show, it was such a thrill to hear my episode all about this blog and the Pack This Journal. And as you've probably noticed, the journal has been a huge project and focus for me Continue Reading
The story behind the Pack This Journal
I have been getting a lot of questions lately about the Pack This Journal and my affiliation with it. Many people asked if this was sponsored content! HECK NO! Please know I rarely do any sponsored content on the blog, unless it totally and completely aligns with my mission of promoting and supporting female travel in some way. But this, in particular, is very important for me Continue Reading
The 5 Best Travel Gifts on Amazon
Just in time for the new year and the impending Valentine's Day, I am serving up my picks for the best travel gifts available right now on Amazon. Tested by me, so you know they are good! You still have time to Prime this stuff, too! Please note: No affiliate links were used here! These are actually the items I love! Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018 book This book ranks Continue Reading
2018 Travel Goals
Last year, I started writing down my travel goals and shared them with you. What's funny, is at the time they all seemed really far fetched but I am happy to report I actually hit 3 of the 5 trips I wanted to do last year. I went on a solo trip, spent 2 weeks in Italy, and traveled through Eastern Europe with my sister. What an adventure! I even did more than I had planned on, Continue Reading
A personal update as we begin 2018
Hello my friends! It has been a few months since I last did a personal update on my life, and I felt like it was a good time as we start the new year to do a quick life update post. So many exciting things have been going on, but unfortunately I started the year with that nasty flu that is going around. I am finally feeling better, and eager to have this year be the best one Continue Reading