Here’s my detailed BOTE inflatable paddle board review with everything you need to know before you get your own. I’ve also linked my video review if you’d like to see demonstrations of pumping it up and using it. Hope that helps and if you have any questions, just let me know.
Moved to a new place and it’s not quite paradise? I know the feeling. I’ve lived in a lot of different places, and even though I’ve always had a positive approach to make the most of my time in each, there’s certainly been challenges. Some places just take a little more effort to love while others are effortless. Today I’m…
I’ve lived in a lot of places. From different cities to different states to different countries. From the idyllic Hawaii to outback Humpty Doo. And you know what they all had in common? There was always a common phrase uttered to me. “There’s nothing to do here.” It didn’t matter where I lived, there was always a few people quick…
Do you have a friend with Endometriosis? Or any chronic illness? I’d say it’s pretty likely. If you’re planning to get them something for the holiday season but want it to actually be something helpful and thoughtful, I’ve put together this guide of the best gifts for your friend who has Endometriosis. These gifts are things that they’ll really be…
2020 has been tough in a lot of ways. We all know this. But has it been a write-off? Sometimes I wonder how many people fall into the trap of hearing something go around and letting it become their thought process instead of analyzing it for themselves. It seems like many people repeat common phrases or headlines like ‘2020 is…
I’m writing this as I lay in bed. In severe pain and swollen so badly that I can’t fit my clothes. Yep, I’m in the middle of an Endo flare. I feel like it’s best to write this while the feelings are all super fresh because I try to put it to the back of my mind and be as…
Whether you’re thinking about jumping into your first solo trip or a seasoned soloist looking for a good read, there’s something here for all my solo travel loving friends. These books are the top books I think every solo traveler should read. Some offer wanderlust filled escapism, some teach valuable behavior and psychology lessons, and best of all, they’re helpful…
Things that make great surprises – pizza, gifts, and when someone sends a meme and says ‘I saw this and thought of you’. Things that don’t make great surprises – Endometriosis flares. Especially when you’re away from home and away from your usual creature comforts. But, unfortunately, as much as they suck, they do happen. Here’s my guide on how…
It looks like *fingers crossed* we are moving closer to the end of lockdown here. I have no idea if it will stick or if we’ll be put back in lockdown again, but it’s a hopeful time. Like most people, I’ve been feeling a bit reflective and I thought I’d share some of the lessons I hope we learn from…
This month I planned to bring you content for planning a solo trip to Romania and some local guides for the Veneto region of Italy, but obviously, that was all canceled. I’ve been continuing to post my regular blog content that I think is valuable for planning vacations because the restrictions won’t last forever. But I thought today I would…