I landed in Arusha assuming I had a rough idea of what Tanzania would be like, mostly built from documentaries and a handful of photos friends had shown me over the years. I pictured wide open plains, maybe a few…
Our camper started out looking like every rental unit we’d ever stayed in, beige everything, a stiff little couch, zero personality. It was functional, sure, but stepping inside never felt like arriving anywhere, just a slightly smaller version of wherever…
For a long time, I thought a romantic getaway had to be a big, expensive trip that took months to plan. It always felt like something we would do “one day” when we had more time and a bigger budget.…
I packed for my first Italy trip like I was preparing for a photo shoot, then spent the first three days in Rome regretting nearly every choice by the second cobblestone street. Heels and cobblestones do not get along, and…
Getting ready for a summer vacation used to mean opening our suitcases and guessing what we might need. We always seemed to pack too much of the wrong things while somehow forgetting something important. By the time we reached our…
My first trip to Ireland barely touched a village at all, Dublin, a rushed day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, then straight back to the airport. It wasn’t until a second, slower trip that I understood what I’d actually…
There’s a moment that happens on almost every big trip. You round a corner, or step off a boat, or open the curtains in a new hotel room, and the view just stops you. I’ve had that moment in a…
The first long haul flight I ever took taught me an important lesson. I packed the obvious things like my passport, charger, and a few snacks, but I gave very little thought to staying comfortable during the journey itself. A…
Packing a carry on used to be something I rushed through just before leaving for the airport. I would toss in a few basics, zip up the bag, and assume I had everything I needed. As long as I had…
My partner and I once spent twenty minutes arguing over whether a “romantic getaway” meant a quiet cabin or a beach with good cocktails, before realizing we were both right depending on the trip. That’s the thing nobody tells you…