Travel Tips

In this post, we’ll compare Virgin Voyages vs Disney Cruise Line to help you decide which cruise line is right for your adult cruise.

Iceland is full of otherworldly natural wonders and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is no doubt one of them. Giant icebergs float gracefully in a sea of ice against the bluest backdrop you can imagine. If you’re looking to add this epic, icy destination to your Iceland itinerary, keep reading. This post has all the details to …

Planning a trip to Iceland this summer? Let’s perfect your packing list. We visited Iceland for 8-days in the summer and packed everything we needed into one carry-on. I believe you can do that too. In this post, I’ll share exactly what I packed and how I made it fit into my suitcase. I’ll also …

Medellin, Colombia | The city of Eternal Spring, where the street art is bold, the people are proud and the arepas are topped with the most amazing cheese. Medellin is a city that has so much to give, and the locals truly seem to love sharing their city with you. Though once plagued by violence, Medellin …

Paros, Greece | Paros is a small island that is part of the Greek Cyclades chain. It is often a stopping point for travelers on their way to more famous islands, like Santorini or Mykonos. If you find yourself on Paros (which you should), you will arrive on a ferry boat in the town of …

Europe is a great destination for Americans looking to travel internationally for the first time. English is commonly spoken, it’s easy to travel to and between cities and countries, and it offers a beautiful and diverse collection of things to see and do. The cultural differences between Europe and the US aren’t that drastic, but …

If you want to be an expert world traveler, you should start by traveling to Egypt. The country can be completely overwhelming. It is loud and fast, hot and dirty. It demands your attention and sucks your energy, but it gives back so much more than it takes. If you can learn these lessons and …

A lot of thought went into planning my original packing list for long term travel.  I tried to pack light and efficiently. Everything had to serve a purpose (or several) in order to earn its place is my Osprey 40L backpack. The exact items have evolved a little bit, but I still swear by this …

If you’re a traveler and you find yourself in Abu Dhabi, it’s probably for one of two reasons: (1) you took a day trip from Dubai to see the Grand Mosque and have to get back or (2) you flew into UAE on Etihad Airways, who naturally placed you at their hub in Abu Dhabi, …

The Great Wall of China is essential on any trip to Beijing and probably any trip to China. Visiting the Great Wall can be complicated. There are so many sections of the wall, tour providers and ancillary attractions to consider that it can make your head spin. The options and the cost can add up …