A new chapter is coming

I’m making room for more of what I love, including travel, food, lifestyle finds and the stories behind the places I visit. The site may look a little different as I update it, but I’m excited for what’s ahead.

Explore the World With Me

Real trips, helpful travel guides and inspiration for your next adventure.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Travel mistakes to avoid when packing a carry-on instead of checking a bag

10 Travel Mistakes to Avoid That I Learned the Hard Way

Most travel mistakes aren't bad luck, they're the wrong priorities. Here are 10 I used to make, from bad connections to the wrong hotel, and what I do instead now.

5 days in Ireland itinerary view of Lough Tay Guinness Lake in the Wicklow Mountains

Dublin, Malahide & Wicklow

A 5 days in Ireland itinerary through Dublin, Malahide and the Wicklow Mountains, covering history, highlights and travel tips for each stop.

Silverado Trail vineyard view during a Napa Valley wine tasting itinerary road trip

Our Napa Valley Wine Tasting Itinerary: Wineries, Silverado Trail, and What Napa Did to Us

A personal Napa Valley wine tasting itinerary covering five standout wineries, the Silverado Trail, a birthday dinner worth remembering, and the wine glass upgrade Napa made necessary.

Travel to Turkey featuring the Galata Tower and Istanbul skyline with colorful buildings and cloudy sky

Travel to Türkiye Is Not an Easy Trip. Go Anyway.

An honest recap of what it is like to travel to Türkiye, also known as Turkey, covering Istanbul, Izmir, and Ephesus, including what to eat, what to see, and why this trip is more rewarding than it is relaxing.