Lovers of Islands of adventure, I have a perfect destination for you – the British Virgin Islands! Situated in the Caribbean just east of Puerto Rico, the BVIs are easily accessible from the United States. Let me break down all the details for you – where to stay, how to get there, what do, and […]
Important Lessons We Can Learn From Hawai’i About Sustainable Tourism
Hawai’i has faced major struggles with over-tourism in recent years, barring the huge decline in visitors it experienced during 2020 and 2021 from COVID. Recently, they created a DMAP (destination management action plan) for O’ahu to help curb over-tourism and restructure their tourism industry to prioritize sustainable development and regenerative travel. There is a lot […]
15 Most Sustainable Places You Didn’t Know Existed
If you search for a list of eco-friendly cities around the world, you’ll see the same places rise to the top of the list. Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amsterdam. San Francisco. San Diego. Singapore. These are a combination of the most “green” and most visited cities, but it leaves off a ton of lesser-known, fascinating places […]
How to Spend 3 Perfect Days in San Francisco
San Francisco is a magical city. Unreal views surprise you around every corner of this quirky city, beloved for its architecture, food scene, and diversity. I’ve visited San Francisco three times for shorter trips; once with family, once with friends, and once alone. I’ve been enthralled each time and highly recommend paying a visit – […]
A helpful guide to San José del Cabo: What to eat and do + where to stay
At the very southern tip of the Baja Peninsula lie Los Cabos, sister cities that draw vacationers from around the world for warm weather, beautiful beaches, and incredible seafood. We visited the eastern city of San José del Cabo and had a fantastic time soaking up the sun and Mexican culture. Read on for a […]
Visiting Chain O’Lakes State Park? Important Things You Need to Know
Does spending an afternoon on the lake swimming, kayaking, or fishing sound like a wonderful day? If you answered yes, then I’ve got an Indiana State Park you’ll love. Chain O’Lakes gets its name for the 13 natural lakes within the park property, 9 of which are connected by small tributaries. You can kayak or […]
The Most Essential Travel Guide to La Paz, Mexico
Your go-to guide for a first time visit to La Paz, Mexico, a charming ocean-side city in the desert south of Baja Mexico.
Planning a Trip to Pokagon State Park? Here’s What You Need To Know
Tucked in the northeast corner of Indiana along the shores of Lake James and Snow Lake, Pokagon State Park offers a winter adventure that I’ve been hearing about since I was a child – a 1,780 foot refrigerated toboggan run. This winter of 2021, I finally I managed a visit with my mom and her […]
The Bottleworks District: My New Favorite Place in Indianapolis?
Stop what you’re doing, get out your bucket lists and add “visit the Bottleworks District in Indianapolis” to your list. You can thank me later. I had the chance to tour the Bottleworks District last week to see the completed projects of the last few years: The Bottleworks Hotel, The Garage (a food hall) and […]
How to Spend an Idyllic Afternoon in Indiana (A Spencer Farm Review)
You could claim that “Indiana” is basically synonymous with “farming” and I wouldn’t really debate you. Of course, there is so much more to this state than just farms, but as a born and raised Hoosier* I can assure you there are an abundance of farms to choose from which you literally cannot miss if […]