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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your Simple Eco-Friendly Guide to Indiana
I’ve grown up in Indiana my whole life and I’ve been blogging about sustainable travel for over three years now. It seemed well overdue to put together an eco-friendly guide to Indiana. Our mayor created the Office of Sustainability back in 2008 with the hopes of turning Indianapolis into a hotspot for sustainability in the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Small Businesses in Downtown Indianapolis
I’ve lived in Indiana nearly all my life and lately have been getting to know the Downtown Indianapolis area since I’ve moved closer. I’ve been delighted to realize there’s a plethora of a host of thriving small businesses that can easily meet your needs and interests. When COVID-19 began, so many of us watched small […]
Why Racism Is a Travel Issue
A note that this post is written for White people who in particular who might need to hear this or want to learn more about this issue. I am attempting to explain why racism needs to be a part of the conversation in travel which BIPOC do not need my informational post, although I welcome […]
Why I Fell In Love With St. Regis Hotels
I fell in love with St. Regis hotels! Here’s my experience staying at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi and why you must try one of their luxurious properties around the world.