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How to spend one summer week in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
When you are looking for a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city, look no further than the home of the highest mountain in Germany. The small town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is nestled among…
The Best 9 Euro Deal in Germany…or not.
If you have lived in, traveled to, or even thought about Germany in the last few months, then you have most certainly heard about the soon to be infamous 9 Euro Ticket. What exactly is…
Peak Your Happiness – How To Explore the Tiger’s Nest
Nestled peacefully in the dramatic mountains of Bhutan, Taktsang, aka the Tiger’s Nest, is a cliff-dwelling monastery that clings closely to the mountainside at over 10,000 ft (>3000 meters). This mystical and holy place is…
Visiting the North Cascades – What you need to know
I have said it before and I will say it again, there is nowhere more beautiful than Washington State in August. I drove cross-country to get there and I would do it again! (But if…
Wanderlust or bust? What is the New Airbnb?
Airbnb, a travel company now in its 2nd decade of operation, revolutionized the way we stay once already. For some companies, once is enough. But for Airbnb, the question is now, have they just done…
An itinerary to make you fall in love with Kauai
To set the stage for a place that is as wild as it is beautiful, picture this… you are flying to Kauai and over the plane’s intercom they request that you look out the window…
Cappadocia: How to see the Hot Air Balloons
Welcome to the Explore by Day Bucketlist. On the first Monday of every month, I will post about a dreamy place that may leave your travel senses tingling. Cappadocia is the first location to be…
Eat, Play, Love – The Holland Flower Explorer Edition
Riding my bike along the quiet and scenic roads of Holland with a bouquet of tulips strapped into my backpack, I couldn’t help but think…am I Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love? Visiting the tulip…
How to plan your trip to the Netherland Tulip Fields
Have you ever heard someone say “Spring showers bring May flowers”. Well, step out of the way May because April is the month of the Tulips! That is right, when you are seeing photos like…
Women and Solo Travel – How to beat the “I can’t”
Hey Explorers! Say it with me – “I am a woman and I can solo travel.” Repeat it to yourself a few times. It is a sad reality that women often times feel a lot…
5 Underrated Countries Your Life is Missing
After traveling to 41 countries so far – here are my picks for 5 countries that are underrated and absolutely should be added to your travel bucket list today! #1 Guatemala For those of you…
How to Move to Germany from the USA – Top 5 Tips
Hey you, yes you…the future expat reading this article. Hallo und Willkommen!I am excited for you that you are considering (or at least reading about) what it is like to move to Germany from the…
Exploring Antigua Guatemala
An article about Antigua, Guatemala. The kind of city that brings a melody to your head, gives a new beat to your heart and writes a note of adventure to your soul.
Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii
Aloha and Mahalo for being here! Welcome to my blog. Today, I will be writing about the highlights from my trip to Hawaii! Here it goes… Day 1: Getting to the Big Island and Exploring…
Exploring Lake Atitlán in Guatemala
Have you ever thought about visiting Guatemala? Let me rephrase…have you ever thought about wanting to see active volcanos, drink some of the finest coffee in the world, or visit ruins of the great Mayan…
Don’t Mesa with a Girl on a Mission
Day 4 of my new life. I woke up early to grab some breakfast from the hotel and got to work. I knew that my life was changing, but that did not mean the lives…
Just Dune It
I was officially in Colorado. More specifically, I was officially not in Texas. It seemed strange to me. I woke up for the first time truly feeling like a nomad. It is a lovely feeling…
Poetry in the Times of Covid-19
Stumbled upon some poems that I wrote at the beginning of quarantine. More to come – Poem 1 Roses are redViolets are blueGo away CoronavirusI hate you Poem 2 What day is it nowI don’t…
Roadtrip Footage – From Texas to the Pacific
Have you ever wondered what a roadtrip through the western United States looks like? Here is some footage I took of my drive and a sneak peak into some destinations that I will be talking…
Rain, Fire, and a whole lot of Texas
Day 2 of my new life on the road and I was hitting my stride. Literally. I had just hiked ~6 miles in Palo Duro Canyon State Park and I had also decided to make…
Dancing Through Life
This morning, 7/26/2020, I woke earlier than I had expected. My room was dark and cool. I did the casual morning check-in with my body and mind – you know…the one where you slowly scan…
I Choose Me at Long Last
My roadtrip has officially begun! If you’re wondering what led me to the open road (temporarily) check out my first article, Leap of Faith, here. I was officially in the car, heading West, and I…
A Leap of Faith
Today is the day! It feels like I have been talking about this lifestyle switch for a while and it was finally time. Time to say goodbye to my first solo apartment, one where so…