I thought I would switch things up today and do a more fun, and only sort of serious, post. I'm going to be sharing 4 unconventional road trip games. And by that, I mean I wouldn't really consider these actual games, but they are all things I experience in the car and have sort of…
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. Taipei is in the perfect location. It's centrally located in Northern Taiwan making it super easy to base yourself there to take day trips from Taipei to the surrounding cities and towns. Whether you want to hike, visit a night market, wander through old street, or all three, there…
I drove past Potash Road so many times and had no idea what was down there. Then I saw a picture of Corona Arch and found out that was down Potash road, but what else is there? One evening after spending the afternoon in Arches, we decided to head down Potash Road just outside of Moab…
Continue reading ➞ A Scenic Drive From Moab: What To Do On Potash Road
There are affiliate links in here. While I may have had an entire month in Taiwan and almost three weeks in Taipei, I met a lot of people that only had one to four days there. I met a few people that were in Taipei on long layovers and had two of those myself. There…
This winter I've been on a bit of an extended road trip. After spending the Holidays in Wisconsin, I've been exploring southern Utah for a little over a month. Three weeks were spent in La Verkin, near Zion National Park and we stopped at the Badlands on our way out. As I write this I'm…
Continue reading ➞ Should You Take A Winter Road Trip? Yes. Yes, You Should.
There are affiliate links in here. 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 go back to the most. There are all kinds of reasons I want to go back. …
There are affiliate links in here. 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 plan it all out. Just because. Weird, right? Does anyone else do that? Anyone? It can…
There are affiliate links in here. On my first few international trips, Germany, New Zealand, and Ecuador, I brought along a giant suitcase that I probably could have fit in myself full of way too much stuff that I never used. It wasn't so terrible on those trips because I didn't really have to carry…
There are affiliate links in here. Yes! 100% worth it. There you go. That's all. I kid. I'll break it down for you a bit more than that. Short answer: yes. Long answer: yes, but there are some things to consider before you take the plunge. So read on to help plan your trip a…
Continue reading ➞ Is It Worth Going To Grand Teton National Park In The Winter?
When you think of going on your first solo trip, you probably think of South East Asia because that's where like, everyone goes. I think I briefly thought of going there, but decided against it for that reason. Then I found Central America. I'm not saying it's off the beaten path or anything, there were…
Continue reading ➞ Why Central America Is Perfect For Your First Solo Trip
There are affiliate links in here. You've probably noticed with the last few posts that I just went on a little southeast US road trip. We had no idea how long we were going to be gone, but it ended up being 9 days. I think. I knew we were passing through South Carolina…
Continue reading ➞ What To Pack For A Road Trip Of A Mystery Length
I love making lists. I make them all the time and for everything. Goals for the day? List. Goals for the year? List. Things to look up online later? List. Books I want to read? List. Movies to watch? List. Things I might want to get next time I'm in town? List. Parks I've been…
The first main stop on our little southeast road trip was Asheville, North Carolina. It was also pretty much the only place we definitely knew we were going, but we didn't know how long we would actually be there. It turned out to be two days and that's just not enough, especially when it's pouring…
Continue reading ➞ Why You Should Probably Visit Asheville, North Carolina Soon