Summertime in Alaska can be a place of contrasts. One moment you’ll be looking at an eagle amongst the bright pink fireweed on a sunny day and the next you’ll be standing on your balcony in the mist, bundled up while looking at a glacier. So how do you pack for an Alaska cruise when […]
Is a Holland America Alaska Cruise Worth It? An Honest Review
Imagine you’re sitting on a balcony, sipping on a freshly made latte while sailing past an electric blue glacier. Suddenly, you spot an eagle resting on a piece of floating ice. Later that day, you see dolphins, whales, and sea otters jumping through the waves as the mist breaks to reveal snowy mountains and tree-coated […]
15 Best Places in Europe to Visit in August
How to make the best of this summer month in Europe, with some of the finest weather, longest daylight, and most amazing festivals? I lived in Europe for nearly 5 years, and August is a time when it feels like Europe is on the move, with peak summer travel in full swing. Here are 15 fantastic places […]
15 Clever Ways to Take a Selfie (That Doesn’t Look Like a Selfie)
I love looking through my grandmother’s travel photos, imagining how it was back then. The other day as I flipped through, I wanted so badly to find a photo of her, but she is rarely in any of them. Like I used to, she preferred to stand behind the lens, and I suspect she probably […]
21 Things to Do in Sayulita, Mexico
An hour northwest of Puerto Vallarta on the west coast of Mexico, Sayulita is often called a pueblo mágico, or “magic town.” It’s a lively, hip beach town full of surfers and friendly locals cruising around in golf carts. Often recognized for the colorful art strung above the streets, Sayulita is becoming an ever more popular place to […]