Tips for Easing Pre-Travel Anxiety
Don’t let pre-travel anxiety overwhelm you. Follow these tips to reduce anxiety and enjoy the pleasures of anticipating your trip.
Adventure | Baja California Sur | Mexico | Whales | Wildlife
Whale Watching in Baja, Mexico: Get Up Close to the Gray Whales
Meet “The Friendlies.” It’s not only the Mexican people who are friendly in Baja California Sur but also the gray whales. You might have seen the viral images and videos of the animals that swim right up to some boats seeking out interaction. While it seems surreal, I can attest to this experience but it…
Travel Guide to the Galapagos: An Independent Trip
Visiting the Galapagos Islands is a dream. I just returned from this trip of a lifetime, a must for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts that lies 600 miles off the coast of mainland Ecuador. Of course, there are few people who haven’t heard about this archipelago with its unique microcosm of evolution that inspired Charles…
The Best Wildlife Watching Experiences in Alaska
I’ve had some of the most amazing wildlife experiences imaginable while visiting Alaska. After my recent trip, I had to share! Getting up close to bears was truly life-changing, but over the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of seeing many animals in this state that most people never see beyond a screen or…
Beautiful Destinations You Need to Put On Your Ireland Itinerary
With its lush, vibrant green hills crossed with stone fences, soaring cliffs that touch down to idyllic beaches edged by a cobalt sea, grand castles, charming villages and friendly people, Ireland is one of the world’s top travel destinations. One of the first things to consider when planning a trip to the Emerald Isle is…
Go Beyond Cabo: Top Spots to Discover in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. When picturing Baja, nearly everyone envisions this city at the peninsula’s southernmost tip, but there is much more to the state of Baja California Sur than tourist resorts and a party scene. With many enticing spots to discover in the southern part of…
5 Ways to Beat Jet Lag You Probably Haven’t Tried
Jet lag can be the worst. It can take a few days or sometimes even longer to get over it, which means far too much time spent dealing with brain fog and fatigue when you’re trying to make the most of your trip. With countless trips crossing multiple time zones behind me, I’ve realized there’s…
Traveling is Worth the Investment: 7 Ways Travel Can Change Your Life
Travel isn’t just about the fun and excitement of discovering new places,although that’s certainly part of it. The money you spend is an investment inyourself as travel provides many benefits, mentally and physically. It can evenhelp you grow as a person. I can’t remember a time when I haven’t wanted to travel, with a strong…
Pack Smarter: Tips for Traveling Lighter
I was one of the many travelers who didn’t think I could get by without packing a huge suitcase that usually hit the scale right at 50 pounds or just a fraction below. After a stay in an Irish castle where I had to carry that weight straight up multiple flights of narrow winding stairs,…
Tips for Traveling Solo
There are many reasons to love solo travel. It brings the freedom to do what you want when you want, for an exciting and liberating experience. It’s a great way to boost confidence and relieve stress, perhaps after a major life change. You won’t have to worry about accommodating anyone else’s needs and it often…