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This past weekend, my sister and I checked off a long-awaited Bucket List item - Experiencing the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, USA. We had been planning this trip for about 10 years, ever since we managed to get a bit lost in a Utah desert . Somehow, that lead to us wanting to vacation together again, but there we were. However, the only way we would go was if we were able to get a glamping tent, because let's face it, neither of us are really outd

Why You Should Start a Multi-Year Bucket List Let’s be honest—how many vacation days have you let slip away unused, waiting for “the...

Ahoy, fellow wanderers and vicarious adventurers! In preparation for my upcoming AROUND THE WORLD cruise, I've added a subscription ...

Eat where the locals eat, not where the tourists snap selfie s – If a place has a long line of residents, congratulations—you’ve found...

Never underestimate the power of an extra pair of socks – Warm feet = happiness. Cold, damp feet = existential crisis. Extra socks,...

Public transport is your secret weapon – It’s cheaper, you meet real people, and sometimes you get an impromptu tour from a chatty...

Treat your passport like gold – It is your ticket home! Luckily, I never head to deal with this, but I sat in on a travel security...

Always say “yes” (except to suspicious alleyway deals) – Unexpected adventures come when you embrace the unknown. But trust your...

A smile is your best visa – Even if you don't speak the local language, a kind grin can open doors, win friends, and possibly get you...

Master the art of "lost" sightseeing – Wandering without GPS can lead to the best hidden gems (or a great workout while finding your way...

Pack like a minimalist – The less you carry, the easier your journey. But always make room for snacks. Priorities! I recall my first...

Near Portland, Oregon This is a lesson I learned the hard way – Always check for forest fires or any other natural disasters near your...

Estes Park, Colorado On road trips, and cruises, and well, any vacations, I normally get up extra early because I don’t want to miss out...

If you were to ask me for my favorite Caribbean Island, I would answer, without a doubt, ARUBA! Top 5 things about Aruba: 1.       You...

New Orleans, Louisiana Have you ever found that one food that you will go out of your way, regularly, to eat? For me, it is Charbroiled...

Nashville, Tennessee There once was a time when GPS was not on your phone. It was not on your Garmin. It resided in 2D format called a...

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia While it doesn’t always seem the case, I’m typically a risk-adverse person. However, I push myself out of...

New York, New York The year is 2007. My cousin and I were on a road trip from Charlotte, North Carolina to Detroit, Michigan, taking the...

Uwharrie Rock Crawling, NC I accepted an internship in North Carolina, sight unseen, and moved there for the summer. Had I ever lived...

Las Vegas, Nevada People visit this city for a variety of reasons, but mine was to hang out with my cousins who were living there to take...