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6 Free Things to Do in NYC
My very first flight was to New York City for a school trip during college. Now, I visit at least once a year. Whether it’s your first or 40th trip to the city, make sure you check these six free sights off your list. (Plus, they are all great photo opps!)
Interview with a NYC Expert
In this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, I chat with native New Yorker Jennifer O’Brien, blogger and founder of the TheTravelWomen.com. She shares her favorite restaurants and the best secret spots in the city along with a few budget tips!
4 Tips for Surviving Tough Travel Days…and GIANT Australian Spiders
There are bad days on the road just like there are at home. The good days are glorious, and the bad days are, well, less than glorious. Read more about my travel mishaps and four ways to survive your own tough travel days:
How to Win a Battle with a Giant Australian Spider
It was midnight on a Wednesday. In typical horror movie fashion, I was home alone in Sydney, Australia.
As I was turning off the light in my room before crawling into bed, I noticed a dark spot on the ceiling directly above my bed, which turned out to be a GIANT spider.
Interview with Texas Monthly’s Travel Writer Jordan Breal
In this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, I chat with Texas Monthly’s senior editor Jordan Breal who is the ultimate Texas travel expert! The Fort Worth native shares her list of must-visit destinations, scenic drives, and most importantly, the best barbecue spots!
Travel Tips from a Flight Attendant
In this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, I chat with Delta flight attendant Madison Chase about life as a flight attendant, dealing with jet lag and his favorite places to visit. He also talks about his favorite adventures and things to pack! (Plus, his photos are amazing!)
Where to Go in Japan
There’s no place in the world as safe, bustling or as efficient as this tiny island nation of Japan. I spent three weeks zipping around on bullet trains, hiking through ancient forests and mountain-top shrines. Here is my photo guide to the top nine places to visit in Japan:
Travel Tuesday Interview: Tokyo Becky’s Guide to Living in Japan
For this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, Becky Gillespie, a Cincinnati, Ohio native who has been living in Japan for 12 years, dishes all the details about Japan including budget travel tips, how to find a job and off-the-beaten path destinations.
Sunrise in Kyoto
My alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. Determination masked my sleepiness. I was on the first train out of Kyoto Station bound for the Inari Station. The early bird gets the photo. Read more about my quest to photography Fushimi Inari shrine!
Lessons from a Year Abroad
I recently discovered an unpublished essay I wrote shortly after spending 13 months abroad. I was inspired by my own essay, which made me instantly want to share it! Consider yourself warned: This will make you want pack your bags!
Best of 2016
2016 was a never ending road trip for me. I wanted to wrap up the year with the most popular and helpful posts including Where to Go in Iceland, A Guide to Working Abroad, The REAL Cost of Travel and the Travel Tuesday Interview Series!
10 Great Travel Gifts
To help you prepare for the holiday season and your future travels, I’ve teamed up with Alfred, the globetrotting gnome, and his flamingo friend, Santiago, to share 10 useful travel gift ideas that are perfect for friends/family or your own Christmas list!
Meet a Couple Who Quit Their Jobs to Travel for a Year
Meet Marita Jansons & Matt Butt! The Australian couple quit their jobs and spent an entire YEAR traveling the globe! They spill all the details about their trip including quitting their jobs, budgets and good recipes to cook on the road!
Why You Should Travel After Graduation
Meet the Lacken Sisters! They coordinated their college graduation trips together and spent six months traveling in Latin America! Elizabeth and Katherine discuss their budget, trip highlights and why you should travel!
How to Find the Time to Travel
The great paradox of life is the relationship between time and money. An abundance of one usually leads to a shortage of the other. I’ve talked about money in previous posts. Now, let’s chat about TIME. Here’s four ways to carve out a few weeks or a year to travel!
The Real Cost of Iceland: Budget & Packing Tips
In the final part of my Iceland series, I breakdown the cost of my 10-day trip complete with a colorful graph! I discuss all the details of traveling in Iceland including when to go, what to pack, rental cars and budget tips!
Where to Go in Iceland
My country count hit 46 when I stepped off the plane in Iceland. And, it was by far the most beautiful place I’ve ever been–stunning waterfalls, glacier lagoons, fluffy horses and PUFFINS! Check out my full photo guide about where to go and what to avoid!
Interview with an Iceland Expert
Alabama native James McDaniel booked a flight to Iceland on a whim. He fell in love, moved to Reykjavik and has been living there for the past three years. The expat explains his journey, offers tips for traveling in Iceland and his favorite places to visit!
The Best Part of Travel
I spent the entire month of August on the road – Iceland, Cape Cod, New York City and Denver just to name a few. Every single trip revolved around a single goal – visiting friends, who are part of what I call the “Anna Network.” Read more about why the best part of travel is the people!
The Art of Couchsurfing
Couchsurfing expert Nishant Prasad has spent five of the past eight years couchsurfing around the world. In this week’s Travel Tuesday Interview, he gives us ALL the details about couchsurfing and even shares his travel budget for his current two-year long adventure!
A Photo Guide to Antelope Canyon
The next stop on my cross-country road trip was Upper Antelope Canyon, a stunning slot canyon in Page, Arizona. Check out my detailed guide for visiting Antelope Canyon including photography tips!
Life as a Location-Independent Entrepreneur
What if your office could be a beach in Thailand or a cafe in Nepal? Location-indepedent entrepreneur Michael Lythcott talks about pros and cons of working from the road. (There are more pros than cons!)
Road Trip Guide to Chaco Canyon
I started off the summer with a three-week cross-country road trip. A last minute (and slightly scary) detour took me to Chaco Canyon – one of the most amazing places of my trip. Check out my photo guide to the historical park!
How a Family Spent a Year Traveling
In 2014, Rob and Cath McGuinness sold their house and spent 10-months traveling with their teenage daughters. Cath discusses their trip and shares some advice that every traveler needs to hear.
A Photo Guide to Peru’s Sacred Valley
If Machu Picchu is on your bucket list, be sure to save a few days to explore the one of the most spectacular sights in Peru: the Sacred Valley. Check out my list of FIVE places you can’t miss!
Funding a RTW Trip by Teaching English in Korea
How can you travel AND still save money? Former English teacher Kaleena Quarles talks about working in Korea, traveling solo and her current round-the-world trip to four continents!
Peace Corps: Life in Madagascar
What is it like to be a Peace Corps volunteer? How much does it pay? How many vacation days? Former Peace Corps volunteer Jessie Beck gives all the details about the organization and her time in Madagascar!
Interview with the (solo) Traveling Granny
The Travel Tuesday Interview series starts with the Traveling Granny, Merrilee Davis. The 68-year-old has been traveling solo for four years. She talks about her recent adventures and solo travel.
Travel Tuesday Interview Series
Welcome to my Travel Tuesday Interview series! In this series, I interview a wide-vareity of inspiring travelers to deconstruct their journeys (both the highlights and struggles). They also share tips and advice from their experiences!
A Guide to Working Abroad
The easiest way to both fund and extend your travels is to WORK ABROAD. Whether you are 18, 68 or a family of four, there are options for YOU. Check out my detailed guide for options and plenty of resources to help you find the best option for you!
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