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NATJA Gold winner for best travel video
Super excited to announce that I was awarded the Gold for Travel Video catagory by NATJA (North American Travel Journalist Association) in their 2017 content competition. This is a huge honor as NATJA is a very prestigious travel association, not to mention some stiff competition for the various awards. Have...
Read moreHeading to Germany soon…
My very first trip to Europe was in the mid-90s, and one of the countries I visited was Germany. Back then, Germany was not far removed from the fall of the Berlin Wall. I know a lot has changed since then and I'm really excited to see just how much....
Read moreHavasupai…A Hikers Paradise to Havasu Falls
Here is everything you need to know about visiting Havasupai. Havasupai is a hiker’s paradise. With an 8-mile trek into the village your sore feet are soothed in the blue-green waters of the natural spring. Occasionally you get the unique opportunity to experience not just the landscape, but cultural immersion!...
Read moreTop 7 Exploration Modes of the Bay of Somme
A Short Guide to The Bay of Somme in France What comes to mind when you hear the words 'The Bay of Somme' in France? How about the First World War and the infamous Battle of the Somme? Even for those of us who didn't excel in history class will...
Read moreHeading to Incredible India
Excited to announce that in a couple weeks I will be heading to Incredible India! I was one of 60 travel bloggers selected to participate in the 1st ever India tourism sponsored FAM trip entitled #IndiaBlogTrain. There were over 1000 travel bloggers who applied for the trip and I am...
Read moreArrived at South Lake Tahoe
Road Diary update from South Lake Tahoe I just arrived into South Lake Tahoe the other day and am loving it! Not as much snow as I would have hoped for, especially given the time of year (mid-January), but it's just as beautiful as I remember. I've actually never stayed...
Read moreChurch Rock an Arizona Roadside Attraction
Along highway 160 in northeast Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, the landscape is quite dynamic—rapidly changing from sandstone red rocks to a swath of odd mounds known as the Painted Desert. It's along this route about about 30 miles southeast of Monument Valley that the landscape turns flat. Then, out...
Read moreBeach, Bush and Desert – An Inspiring Africa Excursion
Are you planning a trip to Africa, but looking for somewhere more unusual, away from the jostling khaki-clad crowds? Whether you’re dreaming about azure waters with a dash of culture, a safari that will not cost the equivalent of an Ivy League education, or horizons that go on forever, we’ve...
Read moreMontezuma Castle – A Truly ‘Historic’ Home
Montezuma Castle is one of Arizona’s many historical treasures—it's a domicile that will captivate you with age old design that has stood the test of time. When one thinks of construction, longevity, or the home-flipping craze…few could withstand the ages of 900+ years. That is an investment unlike any other...
Read moreNew Brunswick Road Trip Guide to the Bay of Fundy
A New Brunswick road trip is one for the bucket list—one that will tease the senses, mystify the mind, sooth the soul and embolden the explorer in you. New Brunswick is located in Canada’s Maritime region, which also makes up Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (PEI). Bordering the state...
Read moreSpeaking at ITB Berlin in March
For the past two years I've been speaking at travel conferences around the world, mainly on the topic of video content. Today, I am excited to announce that I have been selected to speak at ITB Berlin, one of the largest travel conferences in the world. Hope to see you...
Read moreNow an Allianz travel ambassador
I'm so excited to announce that I am now a travel ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance. I have been an Allianz customer for many years, it is so great to now be working with them to create inspiring travel content. As a travel ambassador, my job is to showcase the...
Read moreMost Colorful Places in the World
Color is the characteristic of human visual perception and it not only comes in various shades, but it is also a language. Color is communicated quicker to the brain than words or shapes, as it works directly on our feelings and emotions. Typically when we see colorful objects or scenes,...
Read moreMaking the most of your experience at Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Interested in attending Brazil's Rio de Janeiro Carnival? Here are a few tips before you go. Brazil is known for its beaches and street parties, and the Rio de Janeiro Carnival is the grand daddy of all parties! It is essentially the country’s annual highlighted event. People from across the...
Read more5 American cities you’ll want to visit for the History
If you're visiting the United States and interested in her history, here are 5 cities you won't want to miss. The United States of America is considered to be the greatest nation on the planet according to its proud citizens. America embarked on a great endeavor some 240 years ago,...
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