Travel Inspiration
Christmas in Melbourne was delightful. I love seeing a city in the middle of its summer, under the sun and heat, get ready with Christmas decorations and holiday cheer. After living in Minnesota almost my entire life, the allure of a "white Christmas" has completely been lost on me. For Christmas Day, we enjoyed a... Continue Reading →
Can't believe it's already 2019! Have you started working on your #travelgoals? So far I've gone from Australia -> Los Angeles -> Minnesota and now writing this from Costa Rica! I'm here to let you know about another giveaway of my GPSMyCity articles. When you’re in a new city, and you don’t know where to... Continue Reading →
A quick ferry ride from Townsville sits Magnetic Island, a beautiful destination to add to your Australia East Coast Road trip list. We almost skipped it to save on time, and I had heard from other travelers that it was expensive and wasn't an essential stop on the route, but I am SO GLAD we... Continue Reading →
After my annual visit to Madrid, reigniting my love for that city that will always be a second home, it was time to board a Cathay Pacific flight (my first time on the airline, and it was a great experience) and jet off to Hong Kong, my 3rd Asian destination of 2018. To call the... Continue Reading →
After a drive from Agnes Water/Town of 1770, we arrived in Hervey Bay, a sleepy beachside town in Queensland. It's known for being the jumping-off point for trips to Fraser Island as well as big beaches and whale watching opportunities. Many backpackers on the east coast road trip trek of Australia book a multi-day tour... Continue Reading →
2018 turned out to be vastly different from how I expected at the start of the year, making the biggest lesson I learned to not plan too much, and to say yes to opportunities that present themselves as I go. I hope to carry this lesson into 2019, continuing to travel and see more of... Continue Reading →
After about a week cruising south from Cairns in our rental car, we hit Airlie Beach, the jumping-off point for a visit to the Whitsunday Islands. It's a favorite stop on a road trip down the east coast of Australia, where backpackers enjoy booking sailing trips for multiple days to explore and enjoy the natural... Continue Reading →
In the past three years of living abroad, I've been so lucky to have multiple friends from home visit me in several destinations, making it a priority to see me while exploring a new part of the world. Words cannot express the deep gratitude I have for having these people in my life. They are... Continue Reading →
When I got the news that Anthony Bourdain had passed away, I was sitting in a hostel in Perth, surrounded by backpackers playing beer pong late in the evening. They had never heard of him, nor read his books or seen any of his TV series. The devastation I felt and must have expressed on... Continue Reading →
