Red-eye flights are my favorite way to travel. It wasn’t always, though. I often booked red-eye flights because of their endearing price point. Still, I found myself actually dreading the flight when it finally arrived. After several years of travel, I’ve figured out how to make the experience less daunting. And now, I find red-eye […]

Cusco, Peru, is an ancient city that quite literally takes your breath away. I flew into the city of Cusco after spending an incredible few days in the Amazon Jungle. I spent the first half of my Peru trip in Lima and Puerto Maldonado, both low elevations. In an hour, however, I found myself going […]

I’ll be the first to admit, when traveling through Thailand, one of the highest experiences on my bucket list was to ride an elephant. I mean, who wouldn’t, right?! Imagine sitting on top of a massive, four-ton creature while exploring the wonders of Thailand’s jungles and wilderness. An elephant ride is an experience many people […]

The topic of sustainability is becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives, and for a very good reason. It’s now well known that our earth is screaming for help – and we need to start doing something about it. See also:  The Amazon Rainforest Fire: The Planet’s Cry for Help The use of […]

This October marks one year I’ve been working as a travel nurse, and to be frank; I have no idea where the time has gone! In one year, I’ve worked a total of three travel contracts, lived in three different cities throughout California, traveled to six countries, and met

Are you heading to Aruba for some fun in the sun? Then you’ve come to the right place! Listed in this article is a comprehensive packing guide to Aruba, one of my favorite tropical destinations of all time! Included are the basics as well as a list of health, safety, and first-aid related items that you

Going through airport security is one of the most daunting and demanding parts of navigating through an airport, especially if you’re traveling as a family, with children, or with people that may be unfamiliar with the process. Even super savvy travelers such as myself make mistakes when

As a responsible traveler, you arrive in the airport at the airline’s recommended time frame- 2 hours for domestic or 3 hours for international. To your pleasant surprise, you zipped through check-in and TSA security with plenty of time to spare! Now, you find yourself with over an hour

I was inspired to write this post after visiting my boyfriend’s family in Wisconsin last weekend. It was a huge family outdoor BBQ to celebrate all the June and July birthdays in the family. One thing I instantly noticed; was how PREVALENT the mosquitoes were this summer! As soon as I stepped outside, the

Traveling with back pain can make sitting on an endlessly long plane ride or lugging around a heavy suitcase feel like torture. That doesn’t mean your backache should prevent you from exploring the world. The following tips will help you support your spine and reduce your pain when you travel. Before reading, please note: These tips