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Way back in October 2017 I made a list of things I learned driving across the US seven times. Well, three years later I've driven across the US 8ish more times (I think I counted right, but it could be short a couple times) and have new lessons to share! If you're new here or…
Continue reading ➞ 15 More Things I’ve Learned From Driving Across The US 15 Times
After working at a hotel front desk for almost two years, I've learned some things that I do and do not like that people do. Of course, some things will be dependent on the type of hotel/resort as well as the locations. Others, though, will be universal. For example, I do like when people don't…
There are affiliate links in here. Last year I wrote a post about 15 things I've learned from driving across the US seven times. I thought it would be fun to share some things I've learned from visiting 15 countries around the world. Some of these things are practical. Some are glaringly obvious things I…
Continue reading ➞ 15 Things I’ve Learned From Visiting 15 Countries
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I say it all the time. I can't wait to go back! I feel like I say it about everywhere I go, but I decided to choose the ten places I want to…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Every time I go on a trip, big or small, I always come home with a million little tickets, business cards, and maps. I never knew what to do with them until one…
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There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I've recently realized I've never really gotten into how I plan my trips, which I get really into, by the way. Even if I am thinking about going somewhere, I will sit and…
We've all got a few pet peeves and if you travel at all you'll probably develop some travel pet peeves as well. After being on the road on and off for the last few years and doing lots of travel in the US, I've found a few of these travel pet peeves of my own. …
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. If you've been here for any amount of time in the last year or so, you've probably noticed that at the end of most posts I include some helpful things and tips for…
I've seen so much different wildlife over the last year, it's crazy. Anything from bears to rattlesnakes and moose to prairie dogs. Today I'm here to share these fun pictures with you. They were all taken out west in the US, probably in Utah, Wyoming, or South Dakota. Most of them have been thrown into…
I saw this post from Lauren at Never Ending Footsteps and I realized I myself have a few regrets from my travels. Though I haven't been traveling for six years like her, I've done enough to have a few regrets. Like always, I think it's important to share the less glamorous side of travel and…
We all end up in places that we just don't totally love. It just happens. I like to keep things real here and have mentioned when I don't like things or places. I'm pretty sure I've done posts of most of these, but I want to get into it a little more. I think it's…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Now that we know what not to do in hostels, here are some tips for first timers or people new to the hostel world. Speaking of, that's how I usually find where I…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. If you've never stayed in a hostel, even if you do all the time or are just new to them, here are some tips to not make you the person that everyone in…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. It's no secret that I love coffee. I make it every morning, and when I travel, it's one of the first things I look for upon arrival: an adorable coffee shop (bonus if…
Continue reading ➞ My Favorite Coffee Shops Around The World