Can we just have a chat woman to woman for a minute? Today I want to share a little real talk on my first solo trip after a whole year off. Woah, it seems crazy to say it was that long. I want to share why I took the break in case you missed my updates, the identity crisis and…
This one was tricky to write. The reason is that my personal experience here was a little disappointing. Usually, when this happens it is easy because it’s a case of bad service, or a bad company so I just don’t write about it at all. In this case, though, it was a matter of unlucky bad timing. I otherwise loved…
I feel like everyone has a place in the world that they could visit over and over and over again, and northern Norway is mine. It’s a place with natural beauty that leaves you speechless, extremes of weather that remind you of the powerful force of nature, and unique experiences that you’ll never forget. If you only have one chance…
It’s a commanding sculpture that blends a realistic depiction with a fantasy creation. If you’re into Vikings, I think you’ll like this lesser-known spot in northern Norway. Here’s my guide on how to plan an adventure to the awesome Drakkar in Vardø with everything you need for a safe and fun day out.
I read about king crab safaris was when I visited Norway for the first time 3 years ago. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do a tour on that trip, but I tucked the idea away in the back of my mind and thought ‘if I ever go back, I’d love to take a trip to Kirkenes and do a tour’. Fast forward…
If you follow just about anyone on social media, especially anyone who works for a ‘health’ based pyramid scheme, you’ve probably heard that there’s a new year and a new decade approaching. I thought now would be a good time to make a list of some of the tacky travel trends we can go ahead and leave in this decade.…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Is it your dream to go on an African Safari one day? It was a big one of mine and, though I had imagined what it would be like in my head many times, the real-life experience surprised me in a few ways. Here’s a first timers guide with the things to expect on a game drive…
UPDATED FEB 2020. If you have been following my blog for a while, you might remember that last year I visited South Africa to live out my childhood Lion King dreams. Well, it was so incredible that I decided to go back. Plus, I figured the lions were missing me by now. This time, instead of going solo, I took…
UPDATED NOV 2020. It’s gift guide season and in today’s post, I’m here to take a little stress out of the holiday shopping for you. Here’s my guide of practical gifts for eco friendly travelers. My New Years resolution was to swap one item to an eco friendly alternative each month and it has introduced me to lots of great…
UPDATED NOV 2020. Do you have a travel-loving woman in your life and aren’t sure what to get her? Maybe you want to get something for yourself this holiday season? Either way, I’ve got you covered. Here’s my guide of gifts for women who love to travel. I’ve included treat yo’self style products since usually, people who love to travel…