International

Important Things to Know When Visiting Turks and Caicos

When visiting Turks and Caicos, doing your homework ahead of time will make a much more enjoyable getaway. It’s not a complicated destination, but being a prepared traveler is always beneficial. Located just north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, this group of islands holds the key to a fantastic Caribbean vacation. Turks and Caicos […]

29 Authentic Ways to Immerse Yourself into Thailand Culture

Why did I fly solo, all the way to the other side of the world, to Thailand? Well, when certain situations align, it’s hard not to think it’s meant to be. That was the cadence for the time leading up to, and throughout, the entire two weeks I was gone. Afterwards, as I was reflecting […]

Niagara Falls in the Winter

Experiencing Niagara Falls in the winter was more breathtaking than we could have imagined. A pure, magical winter wonderland.

Inexpensively Enjoy the Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains can be explored on a budget and enjoyed over a course of several days.

Volunteering in the Dominican Republic

Volunteering in the Dominican Republic gives you an amazing opportunity to give to those in need. Building a house gives the family a basic need that so many of us take for granted. Imagine all of your personal items getting wet every time it rains. With teamwork and perseverance, a home can go up in less than two weeks.

7 Exhilarating Days Exploring and Experiencing Costa Rica

This post contains affiliate links – I may earn a small commission from qualifying sales. Walking through a rainforest has been on my bucket list ever since my student teaching days when my six week theme revolved around that particular ecosystem. A big anniversary was coming up so I wanted to plan something extra special. […]