Why I Decided to Live in Cape Town
byWhy I Decided to Live in Cape Town Big, fun, and exciting news people! I have decided to (temporarily) stop traveling and start living….
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My 1st Impression of Key West
byMy 1st Impression of Key West “The bridge is ouuuuttt!!!” This Arnold Schwarzenegger line from his 1994 film “True Lies” rang through my head…
What Does a 14 Month Around the World Trip Look Like Anyway?
byTravel Plans…So Far With all the awesome of 2014 behind me it is time to look ahead. 2015 will be the biggest year for…
This Life in Trips 2014 Travel Review
byThis Life in Trips 2014 Travel Review Goodbye 2014. A year that was wonderfully awesome and incredibly frustrating all at once. I’m so sad…
The Oddest Thing in Bangkok is…
byWith all the odd things to see and do in Bangkok, who would have thought the strangest would be a golf course? With…
My Second Class Train Trip in Thailand
byTaking a train in Thailand was something I have wanted to do since I heard how comfortable they can be. I also love trains…
Why the Night Markets in Chiang Mai are Not to be Missed
byWhy the Night Markets in Chiang Mai are Not to be Missed By the time we arrived in Chiang Mai we were over night…
That Day I Hung Out With A Monk
byThat Day I Hung Out With A Monk That day I hung out with a monk, an 83-year-old Thai lady, and the 20-something year-old…
5 Reasons Why Koh Tao is my Favorite Thailand Island
byWith so much to offer in ways of entertainment and relaxation in the Gulf of Thailand, how do you choose which is your favorite…
To Full Moon Party or not To Full Moon Party
byTo Full Moon Party or Not to Full Moon Party That was the question, and it was a tough one to answer. While visiting…
Strolling Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco’s Original Hippie Hangout
byAfter checking into our Priceline won hotel (JW Marriott Union Square for $90 dollars!) we headed out to try and catch the tail end…
7 Reasons Why I Will Return to Santa Barbara
by7 Reasons Why I Will Return to Santa Barbara On my recent visit to Santa Barbara I came to realize that it is a…
Los Angeles ZipCar – Zipping From Sight to Sight
byWith our last day of the #GreatCoastRoadTrip our itinerary was wide open. With so many world-famous sights to be seen in such little time,…
2 days in Santa Barbara – What to See, Do, Eat, & Drink
byWe arrived at the Coast West Beach Inn sleepy-eyed and ready for a nap. Our flight south had us up at the ungodly hour of…
California. Where my Travel Addiction Began.
byCalifornia. Where my Travel Addiction Began. I am an explorer. I crave adventure. I seek the unknown. This is what is in me….
Why I Dislike Dubai (& feel bad about it)
byFor those of you that have been following along, you may have noticed I’ve had less than encouraging things to say about my time…
Visiting The Burj Khalifa at Dusk
byVisiting the Burj Khalifa at Dusk was a highlight of my time in Dubai. Read on for my tips and takeaways from this amazing…
This Life in Trips is Going on a #GreatCoastRoadTrip !
byAwesome news friends! I have been selected to hit the road for the inaugural ‘#GreatCoastRoadTrip‘ thanks to Coast Hotels and Zipcar. I will be…
How to do Reykjavik in 3 Days – The Perfect Stopover to or from Europe
byHere it is. My favorite itinerary for my favorite volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic – How to do Reykjavik in 3…
My Sochi Fan Experience
byMy Sochi Fan Experience After traveling all night you would think I would have been exhausted. Thoughts of past Olympic experiences kept…
This Life in Bucket List Trips
byI know. I hear ya. Not another bucket list. But hey, this list is about my bucket list trips. Although it seems a bit…
9 New Year’s Resolutions for a Travel Blogger
byLike many people around this time of year, I am looking back at the past 12 months and thinking that its a good…
Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014
by2013 – The Year I Worked At the end of every year (or at the dawn of a new one) I look back at…
Why Newfoundland is One of my Favorite Places in Europe.
byI know, I know. Before you pop a vein and shout “Lord Tunderin Jesus! Someone get this b’y a map!” let me just say…
Eating a Steak the Size of a Toilet Seat in Fort Worth Texas
byOur Dallas experience left us feeling like we didn’t get to see the “real” Texas. We drank craft beer and chatted with hipsters that…