One year ago today, my husband and I packed up our lives into a carry-on bag and boarded a flight to Europe on a one-way ticket. As I’m writing this, it may appear that I’m more or less right back where I started – drinking coffee at our house in Tampa, Florida. But I’ve been across the world and back,…
One Year of Travel: The Highs, Lows & What’s Next
11 Lessons Learned from 5 Months Abroad
The magical Old Town of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina It’s the end of an era. The closing of a chapter, the turning of a page. Travis and I just returned from an exhilarating five months abroad in Europe and the Middle East. On the first leg of our sabbatical we traveled to 13 countries, took 19 flights and 11 trains,…
13 Wonderful Things to Do in Vail, Colorado Besides Ski
Vail, Colorado is a winter-lover’s paradise. It’s heaven for skiers and snowboarders alike, but is it worth making the trip to the mountains in winter if it’s not your thing? I’ve created this guide featuring the best things to do in Vail besides ski to help inspire and inform your winter trip to the mountains. After spending the entire winter…
Lake Como Itinerary: How to Spend an Amazing Weekend on Lake Como, Italy
Hot off of my summer trip to Italy, I’m sharing everything you need to know to create an amazing Lake Como itinerary. Lake Como has been a playground for the rich and famous for centuries, dating back to the times of the Romans. George Clooney, Richard Brandon, Brad Pitt… It seems that every A-lister has a summer villa on Lake…
A Weekend in St. Pete Beach, Florida: How to Spend 2 Days on Florida’s Gulf Coast
This post is sponsored by Roomkey, but all opinions and advice are my own. Relaxing poolside at Postcard Inn in St. Pete Beach, Florida St. Pete Beach, Florida, feels like a scene from a postcard. Think calm, turquoise waters, white, powdery sand beaches, and quirky beachfront establishments serving up fresh grouper sandwiches and cold mojitos. And the best part about…
2 Days in Milan: How to Spend a Weekend in Milan, Italy
Fresh off of my most recent trip to Italy, I’ve created this travel guide to help you maximize two days in Milan. In my opinion, Milan is one of the most underrated cities in Italy, and maybe even in Europe. It seems that Milan is often skipped on most Italian vacation itineraries, overshadowed by its flashier counterparts like Florence and…
Croatia Travel Guide: 10 Amazing Things to Do in Šibenik, Croatia
If you’re looking for Croatia without the crowds, then Šibenik is your spot. While most visitors to Croatia flock south to Dubrovnik and Split, there’s so much more to the small Balkan nation than meets the eye. Located about an hour north of Split, Šibenik is true a hidden gem. It feels local and authentic, is bursting with culture and…