TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Travel Trends That Defined 2024 Will Shape Travel in 2025 Posted on January 11, 2025January 12, 2025 Looking back on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude for a year of diverse adventures. While I traveled to Italy and Spain early on, most of my trips were closer to home, exploring the Dickeyville Grotto in Wisconsin, hiking Morton Arboretum in Lisle, and savoring coffee at charming cafes in St…. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How to Plan Your Three Day Halong Bay Cruise: Complete Itinerary Overview Posted on January 4, 2025January 22, 2025 I looked into a couple different cruise operators for our trip to Halong Bay. I settled on Signature Cruise Halong Bay for several reasons. I liked the interior and exterior, the cruise line ranked high on service and the food received top marks as well. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES My Favorite New Year’s Traditions from Around the World I’d Totally Adopt Here Posted on January 1, 2025January 22, 2025 As the clock strikes midnight, global New Year traditions reflect hope, renewal, and connection. These symbolic practices highlight humanity’s shared desire for fresh beginnings, offering unique ways to celebrate the New Year across cultures. Explore the beauty of worldwide New Year customs and their universal meaning for starting anew. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Why Respectful Travel Content Matters Now More Than Ever Posted on December 27, 2024January 2, 2025 Why Respectful Travel Content Matters Now More Than Ever is sponsored and/or contains affiliate links, from which I earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader. I appreciate your support and know that all the views expressed are my own. Traveling through Asia has taught me that thoughtful… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How to Explore the World with GPSmyCity app – Free Starting December 16, 2024 Posted on December 14, 2024January 3, 2025 This post is sponsored and/or contains affiliate links, from which I earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader. I appreciate your support and know that all the views expressed are my own. I’m excited to introduce a new way to experience my travel content with the GPSmyCity… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES What to Do When Your Passports are Stolen: Our Mallorca Adventure Posted on December 12, 2024December 29, 2024 As the dimly lit street emptied, a heavy silence settled around us. My purse, once slung carelessly over a chair, was gone. The contents—passports, credit cards, and cherished trinkets—vanished without a trace. Had we crossed paths with a cunning thief or stumbled into a hidden plot? The questions lingered. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Understanding the Impact of Mass Tourism in Popular Destinations Posted on November 17, 2024January 12, 2025 As a travel blogger, I love sharing the wonders of small, picturesque destinations. Yet, as much as we celebrate their charm, we must also acknowledge the challenges they face. I hate crowded places. One destination grappling with mass tourism pressures is Mallorca, a beloved holiday spot in Spain. Recently, the… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Why You Should Hire Local Drivers: Travel Hacks to Tap into Local Knowledge Posted on October 31, 2024January 3, 2025 Connecting with local drivers turned our trips into extraordinary journeys. We discovered unique experiences and deeper cultural insights in Bali, Chiang Mai, and Luang Prabang. Their local knowledge and personal touch transformed our travels and forged lasting friendships. Read more