UPDATED MAR 2020. I consider myself pretty good at night photos but… photographing the Northern Lights was a little a lot harder than I anticipated. Being out in the woods meant that the scene was darker than anything I had tried to photograph before. The dancing lights added a new dynamic to the whole process. It was a new challenge and…
UPDATED MAR 2020. I never understood why anyone would want to go on a winter holiday. It seemed like such a horrible punishment. I had always lived in tropical locations so the idea of cold was very foreign to me, which I think added to my dislike. This year, I have been pushing myself outside of my toasty warm comfort…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Imagine this. You rug yourself up in a warm jacket and step outside into a dark, winter night. The air is cold and still. You break the peaceful silence with a light, crunching sound that marks each step you take through the fresh powdery snow. As you stop to gaze up into space, you can see stars twinkle across…
UPDATED MAR 2020. It seems like 2016 was not quite the best, right? Many people I talk to had a rough year. If what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, then I imagine being surrounded by superheroes in 2017. Before we jump into this superhero world, I wanted to close out the year with a post on some real-life superheroes.…
UPDATED JUN 2022. Lucerne is unique because it where you can blend a cityscape with outdoor adventure. During the day you can take a cable car to the top of the Swiss Alps and explore the most epic, out of this world scenery. Then, in the evening, you can stroll through one of the most charming cities and sit down…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Lucerne is a fantastic destination for a beginner solo traveler and a great place to treat yourself. I know that so many are looking for ways to travel cheaper, but I think it’s important to experience a little of everything from guesthouses and hostels to luxury hotels. Here’s my guide on where to stay in Lucerne I…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Lucerne is a great destination for a beginner solo traveler. It’s clean, easy to get around, English is commonly spoken, and there is a lot to do. Did I mention it’s also GORGEOUS!! Here’s my guide on solo female travel in Lucerne with everything you need to know to plan your trip.
UPDATED FEB 2020. Well, what an intense week that was. The good news is that the election campaigning is officially over. Don’t worry this isn’t a political post. This is simply some lighthearted relief for all of us, no matter who you voted for because we do have some things in common. Like, I think we can all agree that…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Have you ever thought about visiting Tallinn, Estonia? To be quite honest, I hadn’t thought of it at all. It was a place that I knew existed, but that’s as far as my thought process on Estonia had gone. Then the opportunity for a weekend away in Tallinn came knocking at my door and I thought ‘well,…
UPDATED MAR 2020. If you have done a lot of the popular things to do on Oahu and are looking for new adventures, this post is for you. Today I’m sharing a guide to some of the off the beaten path Oahu adventures. With the culture in Hawaii of ‘post pictures not locations’ it’s a tricky line to balance sharing…