Here’s every post that I’ve published, starting with the most recent. Enjoy!
2024
- 10/28: It’s Not a Midlife Crisis…I’m Taking a Gap Year!
- 10/01: How to Swim With Giant Manta Rays in Hawaii
- 09/16: Want to Know How Much My Flight to Hawaii Cost?
- 09/10: I Fell in Love with Barcelona
- 08/08: Things to Do in Paris – A First Timer’s Guide
- 06/18: Turning 40 – The Ultimate Adventure
- 05/31: The Best Things I Ate in Paris
- 05/14: Maybe Paris Doesn’t Want me to Visit…
- 04/05: Leave Room for Spontaneity When You Travel
- 03/29: I Never Wanted to Go to Paris – But I’m Going
- 03/04: The Best Way to Get From Bucharest to Timisoara, Romania
- 02/27: What West Virginia is Like…and Why I Can’t Figure Out Why I Love It
- 01/17: My Favorite Travel Moments of 2023
- 01/02: My Favorite Culinary Adventures of 2023
2023
- 12/21: My Favorite Local Adventures of 2023
- 12/11: Start the New Year Right – Go on a Solo Adventure!
- 10/19: How to Spend 2 Weeks Exploring German Christmas Markets
- 10/11: How to Plan an Epic German Christmas Market Adventure
- 10/04: Want to Party at a Castle in Germany?
- 09/29: 12 Pictures to Inspire You to Visit Christmas Markets in Germany
- 07/07: I Found Adventure in Wyoming
- 05/26: How to Risk Your Life on a Chicken Bus in Guatemala (joking)
- 04/18: How to Visit the Homestead Crater in Winter
- 04/11: 2023 1st Quarter Check-In: How am I Doing with My New Year Resolutions?
- 04/04: How to Visit Nassau, The Bahamas on a Budget
- 03/24: The Perfect 7 Day Guatemala Itinerary for Your First Visit!
- 03/23: How to Survive Traveling to Guatemala
- 03/20: The Perfect DIY Walking Tour of Nassau, Bahamas
- 02/09: Best Things to Do in Albuquerque in the Winter
- 02/08: Thoughts on Going to New Mexico and Why I Seldom Listen to Non-Travelers’ Advice
- 01/27: How to Visit Dachau Concentration Camp
- 01/18: How to Pick the Best German Christmas Market for You
- 01/13: My Favorite Travel Moments of 2022
- 01/11: My Top Food Experiences of 2022
2022
- 12/16: Using a Transit Pass When You Travel is a Great Adventure
- 12/10: The Best Free Things to do in San Francisco
- 12/01: How to Plan Adventures for New Year Resolutions
- 11/23: You Need to Visit Christkindlmarkt in Salt Lake City
- 11/11: A Local’s Guide to Unique Christmas Activities in Salt Lake City
- 11/04: When Is It Time For Adventures?
- 10/26: The Best Ethnic Food in Salt Lake City You NEED to Taste!
- 10/12: The Best Mexican Food in Salt Lake City
- 10/05: Visiting Specialty Markets is the BEST Adventure
- 10/01: Why You Should Spend Money on Experiences, Not Stuff
- 09/28: How to Create a Travel Itinerary
- 09/20: EPIC Fall Drives Near Salt Lake City You Need To See
- 09/01: I Started Pet Sitting. You NEED to Try It!
- 08/31: Why Unrealistic Adventures are Important!
- 08/26: Introducing the Adventure is Never Far Away Academy
- 08/10: Where Has Summer Gone? Quick Life Update!
- 05/20: Free Things to do in Salt Lake City in Summer
- 05/10: Life-Changing Lessons I Learned After a Decade of Travel
- 05/03: My Favorite Moments from Sailing School
- 04/22: How to Prepare for Sailing School
- 04/09: A Day in the Life of a Wannabe Sailor
- 04/01: Everything You Need to Know About Sailing School
- 03/24: My Next Adventure: 2022 Life Update
- 03/10: How to Satisfy Your Wanderlust While Stuck at Home
- 02/10: Disneyland Hacks – How to Maximize Your Visit
- 02/01: How to Survive Disneyland in the Rain
- 01/18: My ABCs of Travel
- 01/14: I Got Stuck in a Blizzard
- 01/04: My Top 3 WORST Travel Moments of 2021
- 01/02: My Favorite Travel Moments of 2021
2021
- 12/29: My Top Food Experiences in 2021
- 11/30: I Fell in Love with Chicago
- 10/22: Why You Need to Go Sea Kayaking in Alaska
- 10/14: The BEST Road Trip in Alaska!
- 10/12: 4 Tips for Viewing the Northern Lights in Alaska
- 09/18: I Finally Went to Alaska!
- 08/23: 3 Tips to Having the BEST Time at the Sandy Hot Air Balloon Festival
- 08/20: My 30-Day Adventure Challenge: Pros and Cons
- 08/03: Dear July – Thank You for a Month of Adventures
- 07/21: 30 Adventures in 30 Days
- 06/25: 5 Reasons Why I’m Not Traveling This Summer
- 06/16: 5 Reasons Everyone Should Learn the History of Destinations
- 06/02: The Thrill of Sharing Adventures
- 05/20: My Crazy First Overnight Train Experience
- 05/12: Should I Take More Pictures When I Travel?
- 05/04: 5 Essential Tips for Visiting Puerto Rico
- 04/14: Sometimes Solo Travel is Difficult
- 04/01: I Didn’t Love Waikiki Beach
- 03/23: How to Plan a Beach Hopping Adventure
- 03/21: How to Adventure Solo in Puerto Rico
- 03/09: Top Tips for Visiting El Yunque National Forest
- 01/23: The Most Stunning Beaches on St. Thomas
- 01/16: How to Survive Driving on St. Thomas
- 01/04: My Favorite Travel Moments of 2020
2020
- 12/29: A Tale of 2 Pairs of Shoes
- 12/15: How to Hike Mermaid’s Chair on St. Thomas
- 12/11: My Last-Minute Trip to the Caribbean in 2020
- 10/19: Making Emeril’s Gumbo: A Culinary Adventure Back to New Orleans
- 09/14: Adventures in Cooking
- 09/03: The Best Car Games for Kids
- 08/31: How to Visit 12 Mile Hot Springs in Nevada
- 08/18: How to Visit the Sun Tunnels in Utah
- 07/31: 6 Road Trip Mistakes to Avoid
- 07/20: How to Road Trip Safely During a Pandemic
- 05/27: How to Find New Adventures in Familiar Places
- 05/14: Adventures I Want to Have When It’s Safe Again…
- 05/06: How to Find Adventure at Home
- 04/29: My 9 Favorite Memories as a Disney Cast Member
- 04/23: Internet in Germany: The Time I Learned to Disconnect
- 03/04: How to Find a Good Travel Partner
- 02/19: Why We Need Adventure in Our Lives
- 02/05: When Travel Plans Change…
- 01/31: The Benefits of Weekend Getaways
- 01/23: 7 Reasons to Fall In Love With Salt Lake City
- 01/09: My Favorite Travel Moments of 2019
2019
- 12/18: Staycation Ideas for Families
- 12/11: Staycation Ideas for Adults
- 12/04: How to Plan a SUCCESSFUL Staycation
- 11/27: Is a Staycation Worth It?
- 11/20: Ultimate Salt Lake City to Banff Road Trip Itinerary
- 11/13: How to Drive the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada
- 11/06: Glacier National Park Photo Diary
- 10/30: How to Road Trip with a Dog
- 10/23: 20 Things to Do In Salt Lake City In the Winter
- 10/09: Ultimate Road Trip Packing Guide
- 10/02: Best Donuts in Salt Lake City
- 09/25: One Day in Salt Lake City: An Itinerary
- 09/11: How to Make Friends When You Travel Solo
- 09/02: Your Guide to Utah Slang
- 08/27: Best Instagram Spots in Salt Lake City
- 08/12: Lake Powell Photo Diary
- 08/01: Top 10 Things to Do at Lake Powell
- 06/19: How to Deal with the “You-Have-to-Visit” Recommendations
- 06/12: What Questions Should You Ask a Traveler?
- 06/06: Dear 21 Year-Old Me…
- 05/29: Exploring the Sam Maloof House
- 05/22: Things I Did Wrong on My First International Trip
- 05/15: My Favorite Travel Memories
- 05/08: Random Stories from Romania
- 05/01: I am a Child of the American West
- 04/24: Photo Diary: Sighisoara, Romania
- 04/17: 10 Signs You’re Addicted to Travel
- 04/10: What to See in Sibiu, Romania
- 04/03: The Story Behind the Logo
- 03/27: Why Should I Travel?
- 03/20: Discovering Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer’s Island
- 03/13: Why I Travel in the Off-Season
- 03/06: Cupcakes in Poland: Finding the Comforts of Home on the Road
- 02/27: Photo Diary: Sibiu – Where the Houses Have Eyes
- 02/20: Is Corvin Castle Actually Hogwarts?
- 02/13: Photo Diary: The Painted Bikes of Romania
- 02/06: Taking Photos vs. Enjoying the Moment: How to Find Balance
- 01/30: On Choosing to Study Abroad
- 01/23: On Being Strong Enough to Go Alone…
- 01/16: How to Drive the Transfagarasan Highway
- 01/09: My Favorite Travel Moments of 2018
- 01/02: 10 Things You’re Doing Wrong at Disneyland
2018
- 12/26: How to Satisfy Your Travel Bug Between Trips
- 12/19: My Favorite Movies that Inspire Wanderlust
- 12/12: How to Survive Driving in Romania
- 12/05: Which Guided Tour Should You Take in Bucharest?
- 11/28: How to Shake the Vacation Hangover
- 11/21: I Finally Attended an Organ Concert in Europe!
- 11/14: What is Castelul de Lut?
- 11/07: How to Plan a Road Trip in the USA
- 10/31: Following Pinterest and Instagram in Bucharest
- 10/17: My Favorite Day Trips from San Francisco
- 10/10: On the Road Again: Stories from my Favorite Road Trips
- 10/03: My Favorite Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco
- 09/26: Why Pirate O’s is the Best Store in Utah
- 09/21: Never Underestimate the “Unglamorous” Destinations
- 09/05: 5 Self Discoveries I’ve Made from Solo Travel
- 08/29: Whale Watching in Boston is AMAZING!
- 08/21: Antelope Island Photo Diary
- 08/15: How to Spend the Day on Antelope Island
- 08/08: 5 Day Trips from Salt Lake City
- 08/01: Things to Do in Evanston, Wyoming
- 07/25: Where to Find Travel Inspiration
- 07/18: My First Stay in an AirBnB Private Room
- 07/11: My Boston Picture Diary
- 07/04: 3 Places You Just HAVE to Eat at in Boston
- 06/27: Why You Need to Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston
- 06/22: 3 Tips to Create an EPIC Road Trip Playlist
- 05/29: Why I Prefer Solo Travel
- 05/21: Why You Should Add the Boston Public Library to Your Must-See List
- 05/16: The Underground at Ink Block
- 05/11: Why I Take Travel Selfies
- 05/01: Hammocking in Salt Lake City…Without Hiking
- 04/12: 10 Free Things to Do in Salt Lake City, Utah
- 04/09: Street Art in Salt Lake City, Part 3
- 04/02: My Festival of Colors Photo Diary
- 03/28: Festival of Colors Utah: The First-Timer’s Guide
- 03/08: My Monument Valley Off-Roading Adventure
- 03/05: Four Corners: What to Expect
- 03/02: Orange and Blue: My Monument Valley Photo Diary
- 02/26: Best Döner in the World: Mustafa’s Gemüse Kebap
- 02/23: Waiting for the Sunrise: Is It Worth It?
- 02/23: Watching Germany Win the World Cup…IN Germany
- 02/20: Street Art in Salt Lake City, Part 2
- 02/19: The Golden Spike: Everything You Need to Know
- 02/16: How to Preserve Travel Memories
- 02/16: How to Tourist in Nyhavn
- 02/15: How to Choose Your Next Destination
- 02/14: My Favorite Ethnic Restaurants in Salt Lake City
- 02/12: Tivoli Gardens: A Photo Diary
- 01/29: Don’t Forget the Gas! It was one of those days…
- 01/25: How About Breakfast in Sweden?
- 01/23: A Weekend Road Trip to Copenhagen
- 01/17: Exploring Rosenborg Castle
- 01/15: My First Bike Tour in Europe
- 01/12: 5 Essential Things to Do for First Time Visitors to Salt Lake City
- 01/10: Olomouc, Czech Republic in 7 Pictures
- 01/08: The Story About My Stolen Passport
- 01/05: My 14 Favorite Travel Quotes
2017
- 12/18: Why I’ll NEVER Take 4 Friends to San Francisco Again
- 12/11: Spitz: Bringing Döner to Salt Lake City, Utah
- 12/04: Street Art in Salt Lake City, Part 1
- 11/19: Random Art Exhibit: Seven Magic Mountains
- 11/13: How to be a Tourist in Your Hometown
- 10/23: Why I Will Always Choose Disneyland Over California Adventure
- 10/16: 8 Tips to Survive a Long Road Trip
- 10/09: Cents of Style Wall: Discover the Rainbow
- 10/01: How to NOT Lose Your Cool at the Disneyland Resort
- 09/18: Cheers to the Non-traditional Travel Pictures!
- 09/11: Studying Abroad: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Arrived in Germany
- 09/02: Glitter Mountain: Arizona’s Hidden Gem
- 08/28: Eclipse 2017: Staring at the Sun and Off-Roading through the Fields
- 08/21: Calico Ghost Town: Enjoying Your Visit
- 08/14: The Disney UP House: Plan Your Visit
- 08/07: Calico Ghost Town: Welcome to the Wild Wild West!
- 08/01: The Spiral Jetty: Everything You Need to Know
- 07/24: The Survivor’s Guide to Driving in Salt Lake City, Utah
- 07/18: Salt Lake City’s Summer Farmer Markets: Everything You Need to Know
- 07/10: Welcome to the Bonneville Salt Flats!
- 07/03: Playing in the Midway Ice Castles
- 06/26: Did You Know About Blackbeard’s Castle?
- 06/19: Exploring Molokai, Hawaii
- 06/12: Pretending to be a Pirate
- 06/05: The Beginner’s Guide to Urban Salt Lake City Hikes
- 05/29: Yellowstone Opening Weekend: Old Faithful and Beyond
- 05/22: Wait, How Did I End Up in Yellowstone?
- 05/15: On the Road to Teton Village, Wyoming
- 05/08: Gilgal Garden: The Most Unique Place in Salt Lake City
- 05/01: My Bus Ride From Auschwitz to Krakow: Learning to Stay Awake
- 04/24: Molokini Crater vs. St. Thomas: Which Snorkeling Site Was My Favorite?
- 04/17: The Best Thing I Ever Ate: San Francisco – House of Nanking
- 04/10: Travel Isn’t Always Pretty: Musings at a Gas Station
- 04/03: Driving the Extraterrestrial Highway: How to Capitalize on Your Visit
- 03/27: An Open Letter to the Lonely Nevada State Highways
- 03/20: The Story of My First International Flight
- 03/13: That One Time I Sang Karaoke in an Irish Pub in Germany
- 03/05: Scouring Prague for a Fried Cheese Sandwich
- 03/01: The Year of the Road Trip
- 02/21: Reminiscing with my Mouse Pad, Part 1
- 01/27: Remembering Auschwitz: The Day My Life Changed Forever
- 01/27: Stranded in Puerto Rico: My Worst Travel Days (so far)
- 01/08: The Best Thing I Ever Ate: St. Thomas
- 01/03: Biking Down the Haleakala Crater
2016
- 12/19: The Sun Tunnels: Discovering Art in the Middle of Nowhere
- 11/27: Exploring Grand Canyon West
- 11/04: The Most Magical Wedding in St. Thomas
- 10/30: Driving in the US Virgin Islands
- 10/19: Discovering the Beach in San Francisco
- 10/09: Being a Tourist in San Francisco
- 10/04: Discovering Half Moon Bay
- 09/25: Angel Island – Ellis of the West
- 09/19: Experiencing Muir Woods
- 09/12: Farmer’s Market in the San Francisco Embarcadero Ferry Building
- 08/29: Hiking Kalaupapa – World’s Tallest Sea Cliffs